Manitoba Opera

Congratulations to Larry Desrochers, winner of the 2026 Manitoba Arts Council Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction! This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba. Bravo Larry!

We're pleased to announce that Larry Desrochers is the winner of the 2026 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction!

Beyond his impressive 25-year tenure as CEO & General Director of Manitoba Opera, Larry has also worked as a producer and administrator in theatre, festivals, film, and large-scale cultural events, often at the forefront of significant change in Canada's arts and culture sector.

This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba.

Read more about Larry and the Award of Distinction on the MAC website: https://artscouncil.mb.ca/2026/05/larry-desrochers-2026-manitoba-arts-award-of-distinction/
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Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que Larry Desrochers est le lauréat du Prix de distinction en arts du Manitoba 2026 !

En plus de son mandat impressionnant de 25 ans au poste de PDG de Manitoba Opera, Larry a également été producteur et administrateur de théâtre, de festivals, de cinéma et d'événements culturels à grand déploiement; souvent à l'avant-garde de changements importants dans le secteur des arts et de la culture au Canada.

Ce prix de 30 000 $ est décerné chaque année à un artiste professionnel ou à un professionnel des arts/de la culture en reconnaissance du plus haut niveau d'excellence artistique et de contribution au développement des arts au Manitoba.

Apprenez-en plus sur Larry et le Prix de distinction sur le blog du CAM : https://conseildesarts.mb.ca/2026/05/larry-desrochers-prix-de-distinction-en-arts-du-manitoba-2026/

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers play a vital role at Manitoba Opera – from sitting on our Board of Trustees to greeting patrons and working at the Boutique during productions, to collecting donations for education programs through our Pass the Hat initiative or assisting with a number of box office duties throughout the season. Their dedication as volunteers play a vital role in helping bring music, storytelling, and community together.

This week we celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers who make Manitoba Opera stronger. Thank you for all you do! 💙🎭

Interested in volunteering? Visit mbopera.ca/about/volunteer to learn more or apply.