It's Familiar
C2 Centre for Craft 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1T2
It's Familiar
September 5th - October 25th, 2025
Exhibition Opening: September 5th | 6 - 9pm
The MCC is excited to present It's Familiar, a group exhibition and programming featuring five artists who are first generation Canadians, curated by Alireza Bayat. Participating artists include Maryam Bagherti, Desa Kalem, Nasanet Shawl, Lourdes Still, and Giancarlo Vitor.
The title “It’s Familiar” was chosen for the exhibition, a reflection of the group’s desire to focus on the common ground and shared experience, even as they grapple with what it means to make a life in a place where so much is unfamiliar. Over the course of six weeks, Ali gathered the artists together weekly to share stories, discuss art and craft, and make plans for their group show.
This project was made possible through the generosity and vision of the Winnipeg Foundation, in honour of Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary in 2024. On-going support for the MCC is from the Manitoba Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and Winnipeg Arts Council.