Artisans love to call the Interlake home, rich in history and culture the region is food for the souls of these talented residents. Fine art & craft of all mediums are found here, pottery to painting, sculpting to photography & everything in between. The Interlake is a haven as well as an inspiration for these creative individuals.

Dunnottar Station Project is part museum and part artists gallery. Found in the tiny village of Ponemah the refurbished train station is another stop on The WAVE Studio Artists Tour, featuring some of the surrounding areas fine artisans works on display. So whether you stop to catch up on history or view and buy that treasured artwork the folks at this train station always have time for a friendly visit.

Nestled along the lakeshore and marina in Gimli you will be amazed by the quality, quantity and vast array of the unique offerings of the 50+ members of the Gimli Art Club & Gallery that will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2009. A stop on the The WAVE Studio Artists Tour, make sure you take time to walk along the sea wall that not only protects the town of Gimli from the waters of Lake Winnipeg but provides a unique wall of artworks with more to come.

H. Rogue Raiders Studios Gallery in Winnipeg Beach is a part of the The WAVE Studio Artists Tour. The gallery is open for The WAVE tour in mid June, then opening weekends the last Sunday of June for the summer season and closing Labour Day weekend. Open weekends & by chance and by appointment. Featured Gallery Artists:

H.Rogue Raiders - original paintings, drawings, prints of birds and lake

Marianne Gopalkrishna- decorative ceramic objects
Renate Gravert- original photography
Gabriele Neuschwander- country pottery
Jolanta Sokalska- glass art and jewellery

Fine Art Studios such as The Mermaid’s Kiss in Gimli feature all mediums from a variety of unique artisans. Owner, Linda Vermeulen, uses only the finest glass from Murino, Italy in her one of a kind speciality,Lampwork Glass Jewellery.

Photography is another of Linda’s loves with her images used in travel brochures,newspapers, A&M Records and by Bryan Adams. She now spends her free time finding those intriguing images around the Interlake region. The Mermaid's Kiss features additional artisans & is a favorite stop along “The WAVE” . Gallery open year roundThursday to Monday & by appointment also.

The Selkirk Community Arts Centre Inc., the home of the Gwen Fox Gallery resides in the Old Post Office on Main St. in Selkirk.Featuring exhibits of member artisans work, they also have a unique Gift Boutique that offers that special gift. (you will find a list of exhibitors on the ITAwebsite)

Art combines with Heritage at the Selkirk Arts Centre– reviving the life of the Old Post Office built in 1907. Come for the Art or come because you love Heritage buildings.

Workshops and art classes also available. Drop by for a visit from February to December.

“South of the Lakes Art Tour” features over a dozen artisans from the Prairie Oak Regional Arts Council. Members exhibit in their studios or in Stonewall, living and working in the south and southwest area of the Interlake.

Many of these artisans take their inspiration from the beautiful vastness of the prairies.

Look forward to visiting these artists, talking with them and taking some “special piece” home with you during the mid September tour. Maps available in July.

The Interlake with its Inland Oceans inspires many of the artisan members of" The WAVE Artists Studio Tour". Starting its 7th year of bi-annual Artists Studio Tours, "The WAVE" brings a multitude of Fine Arts forms and mediums with over 30 artisans flying blue& white flags.

This self guided tour takes you along the western shoreline of Lake Winnipeg,encompasses the vastness of the marshes & entices you down some charming country lanes. Coming to you in spring and fall of 2009 these artisans invite you into their studios- speak with them about their work, their inspiration or just wander thru. Watch for those flags flying so you can find a special treasure, inspired by the Interlake, to remember your visit to our special haven with its Infinite Possibilities!

V. Gross Doll Museum & Gift Shop , just north east of Warren, lets you step back in time and remember days of dolls and toys, trucks & dollhouses. With over 3,500 dolls on display in two separate buildings & gift shop with over 250 dolls for sale you have an opportunity to remember the toys of your childhood.

Fred Gross is also an artisan wood carver, creating birds and animals as well as turning pieces of an ordinary log into a work of art as he breathes life into the faces he carves.
Drop by for a walk down memory lane in the museum and pick up that unique carved wood item for someone special in your life. Fred is one of the featured artisans during the "South of the Lakes Art Tour" as a member of the Prairie Oak Regional ArtsCouncil.
Call for appointment to have a guided tour and learn the history of the displays.

Some of the Village Artists draw inspiration from the west side of the Interlake, the rugged beauty of Lake Manitoba and Steep Rock, the abundance of wildlife showing their influence on the artists work. Others create beauty wherever they find it.

Artisans from Lundar north to Gypsumville and west to The Narrows and Steep Rock produce a vast multitude of paintings in mediums of Water color, Pencil & Inks & Acryllics, Jewellery , Leather work and Pottery. These artisans are featured in the new Visitor Centre / Museum in Moosehorn " The Gallery" [open summer only] and on their website.

For a change of pace the Whytewold Emporium features an eclectic offering of the arts & cuisine with a smattering of their own freshly grown greenhouse products to tempt your palate. With specialities of Wood Fired Pizza and Crepes from Brittany you will dine on excellent foods while you hear a variety of home grown Manitoba artists singing for their supper. In early spring they offer a greenhouse full of wonderful flowers, herbs & vegetables.

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