Winnipeg Art Gallery’s (WAG) mission is to enable people to see more of life and society through the experience of art and artistic innovation. It aims to play a vital role in the community by enriching, inspiring and engaging people with the world of art. Established in 1912, WAG celebrated its Centennial anniversary in 2012.

In F2012, WAG organized a total of 21 exhibitions, including two major exhibitions. The American Chronicles exhibition recorded an attendance of 30,000 including 3,500 students. Five exhibitions were organized nationally with an attendance of 75,000. It published three publications on the research and scholarship surrounding exhibitions and collections in F2012. WAG recorded an increase of 300 percent in new memberships over the year. It offered more than 30 School Programs, new educational tours and workshops. WAG developed a website for the William Kurelek exhibition which received an Educational Award from the Ontario Association of Art Galleries.

Ci has consolidated the balance sheets of the WAG and the WAG foundation. In F2012, WAG’s funding primarily came from government grants (53% of total revenues). WAG’s administrative costs were 34% of revenues and its fundraising costs were 27% of donations. It has $1.0m in funding reserves covering 40% of annual program costs.