Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment

Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment We are a non-profit in Portage La Prairie that runs the William Glesby Centre and Portage Arts Centre
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Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment is centrally located in Portage la Prairie, MB our facility is also known as the William Glesby Centre Building, named after one of our very generous donors!

� PERFORMANCES We bring a variety of professional musicians from around Manitoba and Canada to perform concerts for you as part of our Performance Series.

� EXHIBITIONS: Our Galleries feature a new exhibi

tion or installation every few months and showcase a wide variety of exceptional art from Manitoba and across the country.

� GIFT SHOP: Our gift shop carries a selection of quality art supplies as well as unique giftware by local and regional artists.

� VISUAL ART CLASSES: We offer a variety art programming for all abilities and ages. A large classroom is available for visual art classes & workshops. The pottery studio is equipped with 8 pottery wheels and an electric kiln.

� FUSION PERFORMANCE & DANCE: Our dance studio provides a great space for Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet and Fusion Ensemble. Fusion Performance offers instruction in Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Acting

OUR MISSION: Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment is dedicated to teaching, sharing, and celebrating artistic expression for Portage and district through programs, performances, and exhibitions in a welcoming, supportive community environment.

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07/12/2024

Peer to Peer

Portage Mutual Gallery
July 2 to July 25,2024





Prairie Fusion is not open Fridays.
Please visit during regular business hours.

We are featuring one of our local artists today! Christopher Hourie has many beautiful pieces here at Prairie Fusions Gi...
07/12/2024

We are featuring one of our local artists today!

Christopher Hourie has many beautiful pieces here at Prairie Fusions Gift shop.

Chris is a Métis artist who is a direct descendant of Cuthbert Grant, one of the first Métis leaders.

He is very proud of his deep roots in Portage la Prairie and we are happy to showcase his amazing antler work as well as other unique hand crafted pieces.

If you’re in the neighbourhood stop by and purchase one of his beautiful creations during our regular business hours.

Our Gift Shop hours:
Mon -Wed 10 am -3pm
Thurs 10 am -7pm.

Be sure to visit us at regular business hours to help support our local artists.

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07/02/2024

Edge of Seventeen

Meet the artist
Kevin McKenzie
Thursday July 4
5:00 - 7:00pm

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06/28/2024

Sneak Peak of some of our Upcoming Programming!











06/27/2024

What a great time we had hosting the one and only George Canyon!






06/25/2024

This July!
Sign up now before all the seats are gone!

We are currently accepting school supplies, gently used kids clothes sizes M/L/XL and adult size S, paper towels tubes, ...
06/25/2024

We are currently accepting school supplies, gently used kids clothes sizes M/L/XL and adult size S, paper towels tubes, spray paint, ,yarn, sewing supplies, buttons, safety pins, crochet hooks, ribbon, material, PVC piping, wiring, fishing line, tools like wire cutters, needle nose pliers, sewing scissors, seam rippers, unused cupcake liners and coffee filters, silk flowers and greenery, wire clothes hangers, card stock (all colours), old CD's, records, working Christmas or fairy lights and baskets!

06/24/2024

Linus Woods is a Dakota/Ojibway artist from the Long Plain First Nation in Southern Manitoba where he was born June 3, 1967. His work is known for his spirit animals and Indigenous cultural themes, which express his spiritual journey.

His artwork has been and currently is featured in miscellaneous international galleries.

Learn more about Linus at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Woods

Individual Post cards also available

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06/20/2024

Thank you for your understanding

Thank you to all those who participated in this past weekends “Down the Rabbit Hole! “Our facility thrives with the supp...
06/17/2024

Thank you to all those who participated in this past weekends “Down the Rabbit Hole! “

Our facility thrives with the support of community participation!

Thank you!

06/14/2024

Out and about today!

Celebrating tomorrows big event!
Don’t miss it!

$10 a ticket! Buy them online at
Prairiefusion.ca/events

06/14/2024

Buy your tickets!
Prairiefusion.ca/events

06/14/2024

White Rabbit is reading up on versions of his story… Join him tomorrow!

06/14/2024

Address

11-2nd Street NE
Portage La Prairie, MB
R1N1R8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+12042396029

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Peer to Peer By: Central Region Artists Please note Prairie Fusion is not open to the public on Fridays.
Peer to Peer By: Central Region Artists Please note Prairie Fusion is not open to the public on Fridays.

Peer to Peer Portage Mutual Gallery July 2 to July 25,2024 #centralregion #portagelaprairie #artexhibit Prairie Fusion is not open Fridays. Please visit during regular business hours.

Throw Back Thursday with Prairie Fusion
Throw Back Thursday with Prairie Fusion

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New exhibit Edge of Seventeen Kevin McKenzie
New exhibit Edge of Seventeen Kevin McKenzie

Edge of Seventeen Meet the artist Kevin McKenzie Thursday July 4 5:00 - 7:00pm

Did you know…We have a free art gallery!
Did you know…We have a free art gallery!

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Sneak Peak….
Sneak Peak….

Sneak Peak of some of our Upcoming Programming! #prairiefusion #programming #pilates #yoga #kidssteamclasses #sewingclasses #bellydancing #eatwell #dancing #toddlers #portagelaprairie

Throw Back Thursday!
Throw Back Thursday!

What a great time we had hosting the one and only George Canyon! #prairiefusion #glesby #portagelaprairie #concerts #georgecanyon #throwbackthursday

This July! Sign up now before all the seats are gone!

Gift shop Featured Artist Linus Woods Gift shop hours Mon-Wed 10am-3pm Thurs- 10 am - 7pm
Gift shop Featured Artist Linus Woods Gift shop hours Mon-Wed 10am-3pm Thurs- 10 am - 7pm

Linus Woods is a Dakota/Ojibway artist from the Long Plain First Nation in Southern Manitoba where he was born June 3, 1967. His work is known for his spirit animals and Indigenous cultural themes, which express his spiritual journey. His artwork has been and currently is featured in miscellaneous international galleries. Learn more about Linus at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Woods Individual Post cards also available

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Did you know?

#glesby #portageanddistrictartscentre #prairiefusion #events #concerts #danceclasses #pottery #artclasses #freeartgallery #portagelaprairie

Private function today Doors will be closed at 3:00 pm
Private function today Doors will be closed at 3:00 pm

Thank you for your understanding

Out and about today! Celebrating tomorrows big event! Don’t miss it! $10 a ticket! Buy them online at Prairiefusion.ca/events

Part time is tmrw!
Part time is tmrw!

Buy your tickets! Prairiefusion.ca/events

June15 Down the Rabbit Hole Tickets available at Prairiefusion.ca/tickets
June15 Down the Rabbit Hole Tickets available at Prairiefusion.ca/tickets

White Rabbit is reading up on versions of his story… Join him tomorrow!

#prairiefusion #downtherabbithole #portagelaprairie
#prairiefusion #downtherabbithole #portagelaprairie

Alice in Wonderland “Down the rabbit Hole”
Alice in Wonderland “Down the rabbit Hole”

The white rabbit is getting ready! Tomorrow Saturday June 15! Get your tickets online! Prairie fusion.ca/events #Whiterabbit #portagelaprairie #downtherabbithole

Join us this Saturday for our Alice in Wonderland interactive tea party. Tickets are available at www.prairiefusion.ca/current-events Fun activity for the whole family!

Don't be like the White Rabbit! Get your tickets now for our Alice and Wonderland Tea Party! Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with fun activities, movie characters, refreshments and Alice themed treats! www.prairiefusion.ca/current-events

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The William Glesby Centre is a 418 seat performing arts facility centrally located in Portage la Prairie’s Heritage Square. The Glesby presents a five performance MainStage Concert Series as well as a more intimate four performance CoffeeHouse Series, a Family Series in our yearly performance package.

We also hold a number of special audience building performances.

We are a multi-purpose facility designed with retractable seating. Our theatre can be configured for numerous other uses, such as business meetings, small trade shows and weddings. It has a state of the art sound system, large retractable projection screen, excellent acoustics, theatre performance lighting, sprung stage suitable for dance troupes and is wi-fi system equipped.

The complex is also home to Prairie Players, an in-house community theatre group and The Portage and District Arts Center, which hosts numerous visual arts and dance programs throughout the year. Centrally located and close to downtown restaurants. Wheelchair access and lots of free parking.

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