PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts

PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts PLATFORM is an artist-run centre dedicated to considering the expanded role of photography in contemporary art, located on Treaty 1.

PLATFORM is an artist-run centre that fosters an environment of critical discourse for the exhibition, promotion, and production of photo-based and digital art. The Centre’s Director/Curator programs all exhibitions and related or adjunct events (performances, readings, lectures, projects) with the input of an Advisory Panel. One slot each year is reserved for exhibition proposals brought to the a

ttention of the Director/Curator through the Centre’s open submission policy. PLATFORM accepts exhibition and project proposals from artists and curators at any time. PLATFORM programming is usually scheduled 2–3 years in advance. PLATFORM will not return submission packages. Please include:

an artist statement and/or project proposal, CV, images or video (on CD or DVD), press materials or other related information (if applicable)

PLATFORM is excited to announce a solo exhibition, To Be a Flamingo, by Arjun Lal (NS). Please join us for an opening r...
06/12/2026

PLATFORM is excited to announce a solo exhibition, To Be a Flamingo, by Arjun Lal (NS). Please join us for an opening reception with Lal in attendance on 3 July from 7PM until 9PM. These works will be on view until 15 August, 2026. This exhibition is curated by Meganelizabeth Diamond (MB).

OPENING RECEPTION & READING | 3 July, 7PM - 9PM, reading @ 7:30 PM
EXHIBITION | 3 July - 15 August, 2026

Lal's first exhibition in the Prairies is marked by a new body of work that considers the lingering presence of colonial power within contemporary q***r culture and imagines possibilities for transformation beyond its reach. Through sculpture, installation, and performance, Lal draws on the language of ghosts, barriers, and escape to explore how inherited systems of control continue to shape spaces of refuge, desire, and belonging. Colonial figures emerge as haunting presences, while glass walls, locked passages, and imagined exits become recurring motifs in a search for other ways of being.

Moving between confrontation and play, the exhibition turns toward fantasies of change, self-discovery, and liberation. Fragments of dreams, memories, and cultural experience are assembled into a speculative landscape where identity remains fluid, transformation is possible, and freedom exists just beyond the boundaries of the known.

BIOGRAPHY
Arjun Lal is an interdisciplinary artist based between Kjipuktuk and Berlin. Through playful and otherworldly explorations of identity, experience, and cultural trajectory, Lal uses sculpture and performance to fuel cultural critique, shifts, and possibilities for new ways of being. In response to their experiences navigating contemporary q***r culture as a person from Indian ancestry, Lal’s works are confrontational. Driven by an ongoing desire for a q***rer world, his works equip audiences with symbols, colours, shapes, actions, perspective, gestures… fragments of conversations and dreams carefully assembled into social/cultural abstraction.

Lal is fascinated by the roles we inhabit—whether inherited, assigned, assumed, or chosen. They explore the choreography of expectation, sensation, and lib

𝘕𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘔𝘜𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘓𝘈𝘒 is currently on view until 20 June.This Manitoban-based group exhibition includes work by Ally Gonzalo, Amb...
06/10/2026

𝘕𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘔𝘜𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘓𝘈𝘒 is currently on view until 20 June.

This Manitoban-based group exhibition includes work by Ally Gonzalo, Amber Ramos, Ellina Q. Pe Benito, Leslie Supnet, Lourdes Still, Paul Robles, Ralph Gutierrez (SANTOCINO), Roan Barrion, Sharyn Guiterrez (Ryndrea), Pat Lazo, Nereo, Katrina Mendoza and Randy Ortiz.

𝘕𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘔𝘜𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘓𝘈𝘒 is a Filipinx group visual art exhibition that builds on the evolving exploration of Filipinx identity in Canada. Following the exhibitions 𝘒𝘈𝘛𝘈𝘜𝘏𝘈𝘕 (Personality, 2023) and 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘌𝘔𝘖𝘕𝘠𝘈 (Ceremony, 2024), which centered on self-definition and cultural practice, 𝘕𝘈𝘔𝘜𝘔𝘜𝘓𝘈𝘒𝘓𝘈𝘒 asks: What is blooming from this foundation within our diaspora? The exhibition invites established and emerging artists to reflect on what is emerging in their personal and collective experiences— creatively, spiritually, and politically—in the context of diasporic life.

This exhibition is curated by Antoinette Baquiran (MB) and Charles Venzon (MB). They would like to thank the Winnipeg Arts Council and Manitoba Arts Council for the generous support.

⏳Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11AM - 4PM

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📣 WE'RE HIRING — PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATORPLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts is seeking a passionate, fle...
05/11/2026

📣 WE'RE HIRING — PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts is seeking a passionate, flexible, and community-minded individual to join our team as a Public Programs Coordinator.

Reporting to the Director and Board of Directors, the Public Programs Coordinator will assist with public programming, outreach initiatives, workshops, lectures, screenings, and special events. The role will support programming connected to the PLATFORM Photography Award, Curator-in-Residence Program, Digital Workspace, Darkroom facilities, and monthly Darkroom Drop-Ins.

✨ Part-time contract position (15 hours/week)
✨ 12-month term
✨ Hybrid flexible work environment
✨ $22/hour
✨ Some evenings and Saturdays required

PLATFORM is an artist-run centre dedicated to considering the expanded role of photography in contemporary art. Through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, production facilities, publications, and community programming, we aim to foster and sustain a critically engaged community of artists.

PLATFORM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, disabled, q***r, trans, and otherwise underrepresented individuals within the arts community. Please reach out about any barriers and/or access needs during this application process. We will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📅 Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 at 5PM CST
📧 Apply to: [email protected]
Subject line: Application – Public Programs Coordinator

Please submit: cover letter (2 pages max), resume (2 pages max), optional examples of relevant programming, design, or community work. All materials should be combined into a single PDF.

For full details, visit PLATFORM’s website or contact us directly with any questions.

NAMUMULAKLAK is currently on view until 20 June. This Manitoban-based group exhibition includes work by Ally Gonzalo, Am...
05/07/2026

NAMUMULAKLAK is currently on view until 20 June.

This Manitoban-based group exhibition includes work by Ally Gonzalo, Amber Ramos, Ellina Q. Pe Benito, Leslie Supnet, Lourdes Still, Paul Robles, Ralph Gutierrez (SANTOCINO), Roan Barrion, Sharyn Guiterrez (Ryndea), Pat Lazo, Nereo, Katrina Mendoza and Randy Ortiz.

Thank you everyone who joined us on Friday for the opening reception.

NAMUMULAKLAK is a Filipinx group visual art exhibition that builds on the evolving exploration of Filipinx identity in Canada. Following the exhibitions KATAUHAN (Personality, 2023) and SEREMONYA (Ceremony, 2024), which centered on self-definition and cultural practice, NAMUMULAKLAK asks: What is blooming from this foundation within our diaspora? The exhibition invites established and emerging artists to reflect on what is emerging in their personal and collective experiences— creatively, spiritually, and politically—in the context of diasporic life.

This exhibition is curated by Antoinette Baquiran (MB)  and Charles Venzon (MB). They would like to thank the Winnipeg Arts Council and Manitoba Arts Council for the generous support.

Join us on 15 May 5PM - 7PM @ the Black Lodge, for a screening of Roan Barrion's daydream (1995).

⏳Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11AM - 4PM

💫 CALLING ALL LENS-BASED PRAIRIE ARTISTS 💫PLATFORM centre is excited to announce the 2026 PLATFORM Photography Award. Th...
04/29/2026

💫 CALLING ALL LENS-BASED PRAIRIE ARTISTS 💫

PLATFORM centre is excited to announce the 2026 PLATFORM Photography Award. This yearly award aims to assist the recipient in their creation of new lens-based work (photography and video). To be eligible for this award you must be based in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Current students are not eligible. Please review our mandate before submitting.

🎉 THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF THE PLATFORM PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD! 🎉

The winner of this award will receive:

⭐ $3000 CAD

⭐ a one-year PLATFORM membership

⭐ one-year access to PLATFORM’s black and white darkrooms

⭐ feature on PLATFORM’s website

⭐ travel support for out of province applicants

⭐ a solo exhibition in PLATFORM’s Gallery 2

Applications are due 30 May, 2026 at midnight CST. Submissions must include a bio, CV, artist statement (500 words max), 10 images of work (if video, total duration of 10 minutes, screening links are preferred), and image list. Your submission must be one single PDF*. The winner will be chosen by a jury composed of community members, PLATFORM Board Members and PLATFORM staff.*

Submissions are accepted through the Google Form on our website.

*To ensure accessibility in our calls, we accept alternative forms of submission.*

Please contact [email protected] for assistance with the application process.

💫 CALLING ALL LENS-BASED PRAIRIE ARTISTS 💫PLATFORM centre is excited to announce the 2026 PLATFORM Photography Award. Th...
04/29/2026

💫 CALLING ALL LENS-BASED PRAIRIE ARTISTS 💫

PLATFORM centre is excited to announce the 2026 PLATFORM Photography Award. This yearly award aims to assist the recipient in their creation of new lens-based work (photography and video). To be eligible for this award you must be based in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Current students are not eligible. Please review our mandate before submitting.

The winner of this award will receive:
⭐ $3000 CAD
⭐ a one-year PLATFORM membership
⭐ one-year access to PLATFORM’s black and white darkrooms
⭐ feature on PLATFORM’s website
⭐ travel support for out of province applicants
⭐ a solo exhibition in PLATFORM’s Gallery 2

Applications are due 31 May, 2026 at midnight CST. Submissions must include a bio, CV, artist statement (500 words max), 10 images of work (if video, total duration of 10 minutes, screening links are preferred), and image list. Your submission must be one single PDF*. The winner will be chosen by a jury composed of community members, PLATFORM Board Members and PLATFORM staff.*

Submissions are accepted through the Google Form on our website.

*To ensure accessibility in our calls, we accept alternative forms of submission.*

Please contact [email protected] for assistance with the application process.

New work 🆙 on the P121 Members’ Wall by Brenda Stuart!𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 32 and 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 33Archival inkjet prints from analogue pinhole ...
04/15/2026

New work 🆙 on the P121 Members’ Wall by Brenda Stuart!

𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 32 and 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 33
Archival inkjet prints from analogue pinhole negatives
2021

Artist Statement:
This project is an examination of time and place created during the summer of 2021, a time that saw very low water levels and drought conditions in Manitoba. This exploration was conducted using solargraphy, a lensless form of analogue photography that captures the path of the sun directly onto darkroom light-sensitive paper. These ultra-long exposures were created with basic homemade pinhole cameras that I made from recycled aluminium beverage containers. 

I planted the cameras directly into the riverbed clay near the middle of the river, a part of the river revealed by the very low water level. I used found driftwood and river rocks to secure the cameras in place. Over a period of nearly a month, the cameras recorded the movement of the sun from their positions on the riverbed. Mysterious interventions caused the cameras to move, creating unexpected sun trails. These interventions could be attributed to movement by the wind, water, and potential human or animal interactions
 
Read more about this series 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯; 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘺 on brendastuart.ca

Sunday April 26, 2026 is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.

If you are interested in displaying your work on the P121 Members’ Wall, contact [email protected].

Visit our website via the link 🔗 in our bio to become a PLATFORM member today!

   

PLATFORM centre is excited to present, Exposed, a group exhibition of recent new photographic works by Fan Xia, Malcolm ...
04/08/2026

PLATFORM centre is excited to present, Exposed, a group exhibition of recent new photographic works by Fan Xia, Malcolm Reimer, Nelson Rasmussen, Jasmin Reimer, Jayden Fallis, Zenna Weimer, Cole Osiowy, Ohaira Abacab, Mike Lau, Lauren Molinsky, UV Chawla, Brody Mcqueen, River Inan, Morenike Philip and Marie Nicolas. These 15 Manitoban-based, emerging artists are students at the University of Manitoba School of Art. This exhibition is organized and curated by SOFASA.  Join us this Friday, 10 April from 7PM until 9PM for the opening reception.

EXHIBITION | 10 April - 25 April, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION | 10 April, 7PM until 9PM 

‘Exposed’ is inspired by the idea of “Exposure”. These artists draw our attention to what is often hidden. These works explore a myriad of ideas; the self, the film, and what is often hidden to the naked eye. What comes to your mind when you think of the term exposure? What happens when what is ‘Exposed’ is fully under the control of the artist?

Today is the final day to view Dion Smith-Dokkie's solo exhibition Maison de santé. If you are unable to make it down in...
04/02/2026

Today is the final day to view Dion Smith-Dokkie's solo exhibition Maison de santé. If you are unable to make it down in-person, visit our website to read Julia Trojanowski's response.

"In one drawing from Cocteau’s folio, a hand made up of cross-
sections and cross-hatched with palm lines releases a sailing ship that appears over-whelmed with its own nautical lines. An echo of this sailing ship finds itself in Capsule and Breathway (2026). A brass model of such a ship once stood in a display cabinet that the artist remembers from childhood. Its metal edges melt and quiver in Smith-Dokkie’s drawing. His line is tensile. The ship floats beneath three stars, and it is counterposed against an embedded photograph of a windsock. In classical mythology, a psychopomp,
or an entity that guides transitions between states or realms, may move through wind or water. The strange incongruity of drawing and photograph allows for an otherwise contradictory sense of stasis and movement to exist in the work: the mythical ever-same
against the fleeting, hourly transformations of weather conditions up north. Both draw-ing and photograph are superimposed over the wide sky at Moberly Lake."

Julia Trojanowski is a PhD candidate in art history at the University
of British Columbia, located on unceded Musqueam territory. Her research interests include surrealism, psychoanalysis, labour history, and critical theory. Her dissertation project focuses on the relationship between surrealism and the work of avant-garde
filmmaker Maya Deren.

Dion Smith-Dokkie is the 2025 PLATFORM Photography Award Winner. The 2025 award is generously supported by the Manitoba Arts Council.

PLATFORM centre will be closed Friday, 3 April + Saturday, 4 April for the long weekend! 🌷 Join us for the opening recep...
04/01/2026

PLATFORM centre will be closed Friday, 3 April + Saturday, 4 April for the long weekend! 🌷

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, 10 April from 7PM untkl 10PM for Exposed, a School of Art student exhibition.

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