60 Years – Memories Photo Gallery

We've called 8 locations "home" in our 60 years!

Since first opening in 1964, Forum Art Centre (formerly known as Forum Art Institute), has had 8 different locations! The first location at 675 Berry Street, was in an old airplane hanger.

Invite to the Official Opening of Forum Art Institute on September 20th, 1964. Located at 675 Berry Street, St. James.

Image of the first location on Berry Street

Nikola Bjelajac (left) and Steve Repa (right), 1965 at 675 Berry St., preparing for the first annual exhibition

Programming during the first term in the fall of 1964. Drawing and Painting, Pottery and Ceramics, and Children's Classes (ages 9 to 15).

Art Shows and Exhibitions at FAC

Forum Art Centre has a long history of hosting art shows! To celebrate 60 years, we will be having a60th Anniversary Art Show and Fundraiser showcasing the works of past instructors, students and members. This anniversary event and art show will be held at The Forks.

June 1965, First Annual Exhibition at 675 Berry St. From left to right, Valerie Hough, Betty Rothwell, Marj Eaton

December 1970 Semi-Annual Art Show at 500 Shaftsbury Blvd

June 1979 Art Show at CPR Station, 181 Higgins Ave

Spring 1984 Art Show at CPR Station, 181 Higgins Ave

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Land Acknowledgement

Forum Art Centre is in Treaty 1 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory, and much of our hydro-electricity comes from Treaty 5 territory in northern Manitoba. We are committed to learning and engaging in reconciliation and decolonization.