Office / Studio Assistant May 6 to August 21, 2024 (16 weeks) $17/hr for 30 hours a week (includes work on Saturdays) Deadline to apply: April 27, 2024 – 5pm   Martha Street Studio is offering a student the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of an artist-run centre, printmaking and arts education. The successful candidate will primarily work to assist Martha Street Studio (MSS) by reviewing our newly migrated shop system through the lens of usability and accessibility. It would be the task of the incumbent to review the presentation, content and processes, and to suggest changes or alterations of content or workflow. It is also important for the successful applicant to develop an understanding and confidence in the art of printmaking while working in the organization. There will be opportunity to become familiar with various printmaking techniques during their contract.   The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the visual and/or printmaking arts, arts education, artist-run centres, or the not-for-profit sector. Although academic or studio based studies in the visual arts may be given priority, students in education or arts education, design, social services, youth services will also be great candidates. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of community engagement and/or history of volunteerism, be outgoing, independent and responsible. They will be knowledgeable about arts and culture and have a willingness to become engaged in community building activities through the arts. This job is made possible by the Government of Canada and the Young Canada Works Program. The candidates must be under the age of 30 and returning to school in the fall of 2024.   Tasks and Responsibilities The Office/Studio Assistant will assist the office staff and studio technicians in a variety of tasks that include: – Assist in the review of a newly

Exhibition Dates: April 19 – May 31, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm Martha Street Studio is pleased to present Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover, a group exhibition by the University of Manitoba School of Art printmaking students. // Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover transforms Martha Street Studio into an exhilarating exploration of student artists and their creative visions in printmaking. Featuring new works from the School of Art’s printmaking students, Assorted Editions showcases the diverse practices of Winnipeg’s emerging printmakers, highlighting the skills and novel approaches developed under the guidance of accomplished educators and peers. Coming together at Martha Street Studio to amplify compelling new voices, these contemporary printmakers share exciting views of what it means to print. In Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover, Martha Street Studio is transformed into an overwhelming space filled with dynamic contemporary prints. Providing an intimate glimpse into the current landscape of the School of Art student printmakers, this exhibition bridges the gap between Winnipeg’s art and student communities. Opening a window into the School of Art’s industrious student printmaking community with emphasis on finesse and mastery of their craft, the works in this show range from intaglio to screen print and relief, each connected to the other by a boundless enthusiasm to create. Assorted Editions draws together the best of student work in a celebration of the Flat Land Print Studio’s new generation of printmakers. // Through a selection committee composed of various community members within the School of Art and faculty, the artworks showcased in this exhibition were carefully chosen with the intention of showing high quality works that fairly represent the School of Art and its printmaking community. Students included in this exhibition come from diverse range of backgrounds, uniting various undergraduate years and programs including the honours stream

Exhibition Dates: March 1 – April 5, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday March 1 @ 5 – 8 pm Artist talk: Saturday March 2 @ 1pmIn-person and livestream via Zoom
This talk is free to attend and open to the public. Exhibition Text by Blair Fornwald // Martha Street Studio is pleased to present Printed Flight, a solo exhibition by Lisa Matthias (AB). Printed Flight explores the worlds of songbirds, insects, and landscapes, through the media of woodcut printmaking, ecological soundscape, and stop-motion animation. Matthias not only highlights songbirds but also brings attention to insects in this exhibition. The fusion of printmaking and time-based intermedia is evident in an animated video piece that offers a unique depiction of moth-watching as a form of wildlife observation. The captivating soundscapes presented were recorded during two artist residencies undertaken by Matthias in 2023, providing an immersive auditory experience complemented by woodcut print landscapes. Printed Flight features Matthias’ largest work to date, The Ornithology Collection, a 15-foot woodblock print. This piece, part of a series depicting bird nests of various species, arose from the artist’s in-depth study of natural history specimens at the Royal Alberta Museum.  Matthias, who is also an ecologist, seamlessly integrates her scientific knowledge into her creative practice. The result is a collection of contemporary visual artworks that challenge and engage viewers, emphasizing the critical themes of biodiversity and our environment. // As an interdisciplinary artist and trained ecologist, my work revolves around natural history, conservation biology, and the environment. After working for over a decade as a botanist and wildlife biologist in western Canada, I switched career paths to pursue the visual arts full-time, completing a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking. The foundation of my creative exploration lies in observation and inquiry. I document and study nature and the environment through various

Reception and Communications Coordinator 6 month contract, 30 hours a weekWednesday-Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm$19.00 per hour Deadline to apply: September 18, 2024 Position Overview:Martha Street Studio is looking for a friendly individual to ensure efficient operations, effective communication and a welcoming environment for all visitors and members. The ideal candidate will be a team player, capable of handling a variety of tasks and responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of our studio.This position will play a key role in maintaining our work environment, supporting artists, coordinating events, and handling day-to-day administrative tasks. Reports to: Executive Director Qualifications:● Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with studio users.● Excellent communication skills and ability to work one on one with members / clients / artists.● Detail oriented.● Experience in office management, reception, or communications.● Proficiency in social media, InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress, and MailChimp.● Excellent written and spoken English. French skills are an asset!● Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.● Interest in the arts, particularly print and photography. Key Responsibilities:Reception● Maintain office supplies and liaise with vendors.● Keep communal spaces tidy and organized.● Welcome visitors, handle inquiries, and manage member services.● Track Memberships and assist with studio rentals● Encourage the involvement of members● Assist with billing, data entry, and other administrative tasks, including quarterly mail outs. Communications● Create and manage content for social media and update the website.● Develop and implement communication plans to promote Martha Street Studio activities and services.● Write and distribute newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials. Event Coordination:● Coordinate public events with appropriate staff● Support the coordination of visiting artists and sales events.● Assist with logistics for events, including occasional evening and weekend attendance. – Wage: $19.00 per hour.– Paid public holidays and 6% vacation pay– Access to workshops, and discounts

Exhibition Dates: September 6 – October 18 Opening Reception: Friday September 13 @ 5 – 8pmArtist Demo Workshop: Saturday September 14 @ 1pm at Martha Street Studio This workshop is free to attend and open to the public. Exhibition Text by Bronwyn Watson // Martha Street Studio is pleased to present Within the Wider Landscape, a solo exhibition by Cassandre Boucher (FRA). Having grown up in the forests of the St. Lawrence Lowlands, and now living in the heart of urban density in Paris, Cassandre Boucher reflects on the connections that unite human and nature. For the exhibition Within the Wider Landscape, she blends printed works and woven textiles to evoke contact with nature as a source of sensory and emotional experiences. Delicate, colored papers with diaphanous transparency sit alongside wide-meshed textiles that allow light to pass through. Folded and crumpled, sometimes torn, intertwined, and hand-woven in other places, they reveal fragments of photographic images. A wayward tree has fallen across the road; hands begin their weaving; the field of flowers has become a drape. Within the Wider Landscape calls for slow contemplation and introspection. It is an invitation to dive into our memories and consider the natural spaces that surround us in their entirety as places of interaction and interdependence, rather than simply as a resource to be controlled and exploited. // I am interested in the temporal and emotional relationships that link human beings to their environments. I pursue a protean approach to textile arts where weaving, etching, and the pictorial possibilities of screen printing are combined and utilized within both two-dimensional and installation-based works. Driven by an interest in nature as well as traditional methodologies of craft and labour, I draw inspiration from recent social histories and the rural Quebec surroundings in which I grew up, in