Current Events

Temporary Exhibitions

With a variety of temporary exhibits on display throughout the year, there is always something new to see at the Sam Waller Museum. Hosting five to six temporary exhibits annually, our Susan MacCharles Gallery is the place in The Pas to see museum and visual arts displays. We host an annual local art show, student art show, in-house museum exhibits, and a variety of traveling exhibits from museums in other parts of the province and the country. We also partner with the local The Pas Arts Council to bring a stunning range of visual arts exhibits to the community.

  • Prairie Excellence the today and tomorrow of prairie fine craft - ON NOW!

    This exhibit is a ground breaking project of the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Craft Councils.  The exhibition gathers examples from each province of the best in contemporary fine craft.  The exhibition has selected Helen Delacretaz, Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts at The Winnipeg Art Gallery; Karen Schoonover, Director/curator of the Art Gallery of Regina; and Mary-Beth Laviolette, independent curator, critic and author from Canmore, Alberta.

    267 pieces by 163 artists were submitted to the selection process.  Using criteria such as conceptual, creative and technical excellence, 35 pieces were selected from a cross-section of emerging, mid-career and established professional craft artists. 

    The selection is fabulous, including:
    - terra-cotta golf shoes from the court of a French king by Mariko McCrae
    - a glass and steel sculptural critique of US imperialism by Tibor Bodi
    - deconstructed and reconstructed Ukrainian Pysanka by Dave Wasylyshen
    - a deviously un-wearable fashion statement by June Jacobs
    - an antler and dark-roast coffee vessel by Robert Wilson
    - an up-date on the vintage prairie craft of rug hooking by Nancy Hall.

    This wonderful exhibition is sponsored by the Manitoba Arts Branch, the Alberta Craft Council, the Saskatchewan Craft Council, the Manitoba Craft Council, The Pas Arts council and the Sam Waller Museum.   The Museum received a generous donation from the Winnipeg Foundation's Triple A Fund which covered the exhibition fee and the shipping for display at our Museum.

    Prairie Excellence will be displayed from February 1, 2012 to March 30, 2012. 

Programs & Events

Whether it's an exhibit opening, a fundraising event, or a volunteer reception, there is usually an exciting event on the horizon at the Museum. Find them here:

  • Home Routes Concert Series 2011-2012 - ON NOW!

    Hello everyone!  Home Routes has just entered its fifth season with routes right across Canada with the exception of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Newfoundland, though the Home Routes team is working on getting them on board! 

    The line-up for the 2011-2012 is unbelievable with country crooners, Brazilian rhythms, Celtic storytellers, old time banjo pickers and good old traditional music.  Of course, once again the season will be an absolute treat for the auditory senses!  The concert tickets will be $20 each and the entire proceeds go to each artist.  Concerts will take place at the Sam Waller Museum, 306 Fischer Avenue and they will start at 7:30 p.m. Finally, please call museum staff at 623-3802 if you have any questions.

    Wednesday, October 5th - Carolyn Mark
    www.carolynmark.com

    Thursday, November 3rd - Conjunto Roque Moreira
    www.myspace.com/conjuntoroquemoreira

    Friday, December 2nd - John Showman and Chris Coole
    www.chriscoole.com
    www.johnshowman.com

    Saturday, February 11th - The Once
    www.theonce.ca

    Sunday, March 11th - Martha Scanlan
    www.marthascanlan.com

    Tuesday, April 24th - Anne Lederman with Emilyn Stam
    www.annelederman.com

    Watch for specific concert announcements and get your tickets early!  These great performances are becoming increasingly popular!

  • Childrens Art Workshop

    Ages 6-10
    Saturday, February 11th, 2012
    Sam Waller Museum
    2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
    Cost $4.00
    Pre-registration required
    Maximum of 15 participants
    For more information or to register, please call Sharain at 623-3802 or email samwallermuseum@mts.net
    Sponsored by: The Pas Arts Council
    Moffat Family Fund
    The Pas Arts Guild
    Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
    Sam Waller Museum

  • Memory Night

    Come reminisce and learn about the colourful history of The Pas and area! 

    Monday, February 6th

    7:00 -8:30 p.m.

    Use the Museum's 3rd Street entrance.  This month's topic: Trapping and Trappers' Festival

    For more information, contact Laurel at the Museum at 623-3802.