Pop Up Art in the Exchange is inspired by the Chicago Pop-Up Art Loop, which “transforms empty storefronts into a moveable feast of public art galleries and exhibits.”

Introduced in the Exchange District, Winnipeg, in 2011 – the initiative converts vacant retail estate into a temporary art space to create energy, excitement and additional foot traffic in the cultural Mecca of the city.

Winnipeg Exchange BIZ Pop Up Art program

Current Exhibitions:
270-280 Waterfront Drive:

Cindy Dyson

Sarah Hodges-Kolisnyk – “Landscapes of an Unusual Nature”

Richard Palanuk – “Maestro”

James Avenue Pump House 119 James Avenue

Graffiti Art Gallery – “Dogs”

How Pop-Up Art in the Exchange works:
The Exchange District BIZ identifies temporary exhibition sites inside vacant storefronts. Art work of a variety media forms are sought out by the BIZ including, 2D visual art and sculptures.
Property owners allow artists to display their work in windows of vacant spaces until a specified dates.
The artist is responsible for the installation.
Benefits to the Pop-Up Art Program:
Ability to showcase work in a prime location at no cost.
Receive marketing publicity via the Pop-Up Art Program and the Exchange District BIZ.
Are you a local artist and/or curator looking for some free exposure? Apply to the Pop-Up Art in the Exchange program today! Click here for a copy of the application form. For more information please contact the Exchange District BIZ at (204)942-6716 or info@exchangedistrict.org

Special thanks to the following for their support to the Pop-Up Art Program

CentreVenture – 119 James Avenue

Creswin Properties – 201 Portage Avenue

Sherwood Developments Ltd. – 270-280 Waterfront Drive

Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, is a fantastic place to get fine art digitally printed.

Martha Street Studio has a huge Epson ink jet printer which makes very high quality prints

Inside the empty room at the TD centre, Winnipeg

Let's put some art in these empty windows!