Organizations | Virden Community Arts Council
Mission Statement

To encourage the development of, an interest in, and appreciation for the visual, literary, performing and functional arts within the Fort la Bosse School Division by providing appropriate programming and facilities.

    1. Artists Mosaic
    2. VCAC's Reel Deal
    3. Costume Closet
    4. Performing Arts
    5. Exhibitions
    6. Workshops

Artists Mosaic

VCAC's Reel Deal

Quality films that appeal to the 30's and older crowd are screened at the Virden Derrick Theatre September to April.  VCAC has partnered with the Film Circuit, a subsidary of Toronto Film Festival.

Costume Closet

The Costume Closet facility is located at 484 6th Avenue South, Virden, MB.  This lending facility houses over 15,000 costumes.  These items are loaned out to schools, organizations and individuals.  Costumes are utilized for such events such as plays, concerts, weddings, club windups, family reunions and much more!

Costume Closet is open:  Mondays 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. or by appointment  (1-204-748-6108)

Performing Arts

The Virden Community Arts Council is pleased to present concerts of performers of high calibre.  Concert tickets are sold as a series or can be purchased for a single concert.

Virden Community Arts Council 2009-2010 Concert Series presents:   Everything Fitz - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (Individual tickets: $20.00); Lewis & Royal - Saturday, November 21, 2009 (Individual tickets: $20.00); Jaydee Bixby - Thursday, January 14, 2010 (Individual tickets: $25.00);  Quartango - Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (Individual tickets: $20.00); Manitoba Theatre Centre presents Tempting Providence by Robert Chafe - Saturday, February 13, 2010 (Individual tickets: $20.00);  Chuck & Albert  - Saturday, February 27, 2010 (Individual tickets: $20.00); Heather Bishop - Friday, March 19, 2010 (Individual tickets: $20.00).

ALL SHOWS START:  8:00 P.M.

Concert Series on sale  Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in the Virden C.P. Station or phone 1-204-748-3014.  and are now on sale until October 2, 2009.
Series Tickets:  $90.00 (for all 7 concerts)  


Individual concert tickets on sale:  Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased in person at VCAC office, 425 6th Avenue South, Virden, MB.   PHONE:  1-204-748-3014.   email:  vcaccp@mts.net.   VCAC accepts:  Mastercard, Visa, Interac, cheques and cash.  All Tickets are non-refundable.


If you wish to receive a brochure contact the VCAC office at 1-204-748-3014 or email:  vcaccp@mts.net

The Virden Community Arts Council is pleased to present Michelle Wright in concert on Thursday, April 8, 2010.  This is a single concert.  Rush seats only.  










Exhibitions

The exhibitions hosted by the Virden Community Arts Council are housed in the historical C.P. Station Galleries.

Workshops

Workshops and classes are offered throughout the year.  VCAC welcomes individuals who are interested in teaching art classes.  Suggestions for classes are also welcome.  






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