Winnipeg Art Gallery

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Located in the heart of Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Art Gallery has a variety of facilities available for rental. Click here for the facility rentals brochure.

Muriel Richardson Auditorium:

• 319 uniquely designed contour seats
• large backstage area with street-level loading doors, dressing and large green room
• a ten-foot Bösendorfer grand piano
• high-speed internet access
• equipped for a full range of audio/visual presentations, including: PA system with flown speakers and digital mixing board, sprung hardwood stage floor, full theatrical lighting system, 400-square foot projection screen computer 
• Ideally suited for keynote speakers, film screenings, lectures, 
• panel discussions, concerts or theatrical performances.
• Capacity: 319 theatre seating; 5 wheelchair spaces

Ferdinand Eckhardt Hall
With its 21-foot ceilings, Ferdinand Eckhardt Hall is and impressive 3,000 square foot Tyndall stone foyer that serves as a grand entry way to the Gallery:

• it is situated on the main floor, adjacent to the Muriel
• Richardson Auditorium
• the Hall typically features large format art works on its
• walls 
• the grand staircase leads to the Mezzanine Gallery level
• and an expansive balcony overlooking Eckhardt Hall
• features a nine-foot Baldwin grand piano
• Ideally suited for a sit-down dinner, for intermission space 
• following Auditorium events, or stand-up cocktail party.
• Capacity: 300 standing, 200 sit-down dinner

​Rooftop Sculpture Garden
This one-of-a-kind rooftop garden recently underwent a 
complete facelift, taking it back to its original Modernist 
design as a gallery space:

• located adjacent to Storm Restaurant on the Penthouse
• level
• situated on the point of the building facing north, it offers
• a unique vantage point of the city skyline
• features a reflecting pool and sculptures from the WAG’s
• collection
• rental of this space includes the Penthouse Lobby
• available only during summer months
• Ideally suited for stand-up receptions, weddings, ceremonies, 
• showcases, product launches, concerts, and cocktail 
• receptions.
• Capacity: 200 theatre style seated; 275 stand-up reception

Penthouse Lobby 
With floor to ceiling windows, this open area is perfect for 
mingling while admiring the expansive rooftop sculpture 
garden:

• located just outside the elevators on the Penthouse level
• adjacent to Storm Restaurant
• free with Rooftop Sculpture Garden rental
• Ideally suited for stand-up receptions or separate bar or 
• staging area when also renting Storm Hall.
• Capacity: 100 people (stand-up events only)

Skylight Gallery
A spectacular setting for an intimate gathering:

• Located at the top of the master staircase on the gallery level 
• Enjoy an exclusive and intimate dining experience
• Perfect for cocktail receptions
•  Capacity: 40 sit-down dinner; 75 stand-up reception

Board Room

• located on the Mezzanine floor adjacent to gallery space
• features a 7 meter board room table, chairs, and lighting
• fixture original to the building 
• built-in motorized projection screen
• high-speed internet access
• Ideally suited for planning meetings, break-out groups and 
• cocktail reception. 
• Capacity: 20 at board room table; 40 in lecture format; 50 for
• stand-up reception

 

Lecture Room
•     located on the main floor between the Muriel Richardson
Auditorium and Ferdinand Eckhardt Hall 
•     high-speed internet access (must be installed)
Ideally suited for informal lectures, classes, and break-out 
sessions.
Capacity: 60 in classroom-style