Faces of Winkler: Stories of Our Neighbours
Jun 26 – Aug 29, 2025
by Artwork: Sally Dueck, Taylor Hildebrand, Olga Krahn, Lizzy Reimer, and Jane Unruh-Thiesen. Photography: Kevin Driedger, Walter Dueck, Jered Hildebrand, Lily Krushel, and Paulo Zarate

Winkler Arts and Culture is excited to announce this year’s “Faces of Winkler: Stories of Our Neighbours” exhibit! In partnership with Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership (PVLIP), this special project will highlight the meaningful relationships between newcomers and long-time residents, focusing on their connections through photography, art, and storytelling.
We need your help to make this exhibit a success!
Call for Nominations – Deadline May 5th! Submit your nomination
Do you know two people whose friendship/relationship tells an inspiring story of two cultures coming together? Nominate them—or even your own connection—to be featured in this exhibit!
Selected nominees will meet with the team at Winkler Arts and Culture to provide a short story about how they became connected in our community. From there, they will have a photographer take their portrait, and a local artist will create a rendition of the picture as well! These artworks, along with their unique story, will be shared in our gallery over the length of the exhibition.
Call for Artists & Photographers Sign up here
We are also looking for portrait photographers and artists to help bring these stories to life. If you’re interested in participating, we’d love to hear from you!
Photographers will meet the selected nominees at an agreed-upon date and location to take their portraits. Artists may meet with the nominees or base their artwork on the portrait or other supplied reference.
Questions? Give us a call at 204-312-7991 or email admin@winklerarts.com

Joyne & Casey by Lizzy Reimer

Joyne & Casey by Lili Krushel


Kossivi (John) & Chris by Olga Krahn

Kossivi (John) & Chris by Lili Krushel


Tanya & Lili by Lizzy Reimer

Tanya & Lili by Paulo Zarate


Tim & Binwa by Taylor Hildebrand

Tim & Binwa by Paulo Zarate


Luella & Lemlem by Jane Unruh-Thiesen

Luella & Lemlem by Jered Hildebrand


Shan & Sue by Salley Dueck

Shan & Sue by Kevin Driedger


Samuel & Wes by Olga Krahn

Samuel & Wes by Walter Dueck
