Micheline Berard

Micheline Berard (Mimi) is a multi media artist who is excited for life, always inspired and forever looking for beauty. Her interests include painting, pottery, photography and more recently dancing, specifically pow wow. She dances "Fancy Shawl" and the "butterfly" dance. Micheline believes to always give back to the community, to inspire, never crush. She is actively involved with the youth in her community, volunteering her time with the Portage Friendship Centre and local schools. Micheline is affiliated with the Aboriginal School of Dance located in Winnipeg and in Portage la Prairie, MB. The dance studio not only allows her to push her dancing to new levels, it gives her the opportunity to express herself in many ways, all the while exploring her culture. Life is good. Phone 204-857-7226

Chris Kitchen

2013 Executive: President - Christopher Kitchen Past President - Larry Lepla Vice-President - Reynald Gauthier Secretary - Paul Warthe Treasurer - Liz Driedger Prairie Players meets once a month (on the second Tuesday of each month) from September to May. There's usually a short meeting and windup in June. Meetings are held at 7pm at the William Glesby Centre, 11 2nd St. N.E., Portage la Prairie. Enter through green Stage Door on west side. Anyone interested in joining, or just seeing what Prairie Players is all about, is welcome to attend any of the meetings.

Johnny Dietrich

Throughout my life music has always taken me down many different roads, one of them being song-writing. Writing the lyrics and arranging them to the right melody a song then begins to take form. Sometimes it is based on actual events and other times wherever the moment takes you. These songs were written with the intention to capture most facets of life from love and heartaches, playing in a rock and roll band and real life situations.

Bryce Pallister

With a deep voice, soulful beyond his young years, Bryce Pallister at his core is a truly proud country boy; in mind, body, soul and of course, music! His instrumentation and song writing skills complement his deep vocals, captivating audiences with his “cowboy-esque” attire complete with boots, striking features and long locks. His lyrical storytelling defines his charismatic style, a musician drawn to traditional country-southern rock splendour. Bryce will release his new album Down Dusty Roads on June 4, 2013, and the first single “One Of These Days” was released to Canadian country music radio on April 16, 2013. - See more at: http://brycepallister.com/bio#sthash.EU4P8w1x.dpuf

Gabrielle Ogilvie

Jazz Singer, DJ

Ross Roteliuk

Ross Roteliuk is a Country Singer/Song-Writer from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Portage la Prairie seems to be a hot spot for country music, producing award winning bands like The Double Eagle Band and Doc Walker. "It's been a long road of playing to anyone who would listen and writing down every idea I had" says Roteliuk who is currently writing and recording his first album also co-written and produced by Dave Wasyliw of Doc Walker/Gomie. Ross recently took home the grand prize for being named the 2012 Radio Star National Talent Search Winner. Thousands of bands across Canada entered the contest with original material. Ross and co-writer Tori Doell wrote the winning country ballad "Still Love You" which was produced by Dave Wasyliw. Ross is releasing his first single called "I Will Love Again" Written by two of Canada's biggest country names, Johnny Reid and Doc Walker. The song was produced by Dave Wasyliw of Doc Walker/Gomie . Ross Roteliuk will be releasing his first full length album in 2013!

John Sushelintsky

Loves to sing and play the guitar

Ed Goertzen

Ed is now back in Portage La Prairie working as a music teacher at Ecole Arthur Meighen School. After studying with some of our countries great guitarists and working as a freelance musician for the past 20 years, Ed has forged his own musical voice. Having become an accomplished singer and songwriter, he is now recording his own music and is working it out around Southern Manitoba and the Winnipeg venues. He has recently played to sold out audiences as a headliner and with Walle Larson and Doc Walker. Having incorporated the styles from all his musical education, Ed's music has many elements of jazz, blues and the roots music he grew up with. Ed has been compared to many greats such as Martin Sexton and John Mayer.

Ed Goertzen

Ed is now back in Portage La Prairie working as a music teacher at Ecole Arthur Meighen School. After studying with some of our countries great guitarists and working as a freelance musician for the past 20 years, Ed has forged his own musical voice. Having become an accomplished singer and songwriter, he is now recording his own music and is working it out around Southern Manitoba and the Winnipeg venues. He has recently played to sold out audiences as a headliner and with Walle Larson and Doc Walker. Having incorporated the styles from all his musical education, Ed's music has many elements of jazz, blues and the roots music he grew up with. Ed has been compared to many greats such as Martin Sexton and John Mayer.

Jeff Morris

Jeff has a passion for the exploration of non-traditional techniques applied to common materials such as concrete, wood, paints and Assiniboine clay. Phone 204-871-7113

Jeff Morris

Jeff has a passion for the exploration of non-traditional techniques applied to common materials such as concrete, wood, paints and Assiniboine clay. Phone 204-871-7113

Micheline Berard

Micheline Berard (Mimi) is a multi media artist who is excited for life, always inspired and forever looking for beauty. Her interests include painting, pottery, photography and more recently dancing, specifically pow wow. She dances "Fancy Shawl" and the "butterfly" dance. Micheline believes to always give back to the community, to inspire, never crush. She is actively involved with the youth in her community, volunteering her time with the Portage Friendship Centre and local schools. Micheline is affiliated with the Aboriginal School of Dance located in Winnipeg and in Portage la Prairie, MB. The dance studio not only allows her to push her dancing to new levels, it gives her the opportunity to express herself in many ways, all the while exploring her culture. Life is good. Phone 204-857-7226

Lee Beaton

Working with Pastels for portraiture has given Lee creative flexibility while maintaining a realistic appearance. She also enjoys painting with acrylics and uses several techniques to manipulate the paint creating unique and energized pieces. Lee is working towards a solo show titled “Self Expression” at the Portage and District Art Centre opening in November/December 2013. She also has a studio space at Cre8ery in Winnipeg. Current projects include The Roaming Gallery - a group project which encourages area artists to show their work in a collective, and the Artist to Artist events held at Island Park. Phone 204-239-1672

Sandi Storen

Watercolour paintings that glow with the colour and light of the prairie sun. Sandi's detailed paintings often include symbolism and her recent works explore the themes of water and generations. Phone 204-239-6165

John Nielsen

John has been creating art for over 20 years, experimenting with various media and subject matter. He enjoys finding new and interesting ways to view traditional subjects. Phone 204-857-3242

Connie Gretsinger

Connie's inspiration for painting comes from her rural roots, a love of nature, flowers and animals. Watercolour is her predominant media. Coloured pencil is a media she wants to explore. As well, Connie is moved by many social justice issues in our world. Recently she has started to put some of her thoughts of social justice on canvas, to cause people to think. Phone 204-243-2040

Carmen Hathaway

Since the mid-80s, Carmen Hathaway's visual arts practice has evolved through experiences of exhibition, teaching, operating a retail gallery, and creating works in acrylic painting, art glass, clay, and digital/new media. The recipient of several Manitoba Arts Council grants, her practice includes traditional methods in combination with digital/new media. Solo exhibitions Carte Blanche, (Abenaki Museum, Odanak, Quebec) and Self-Similarity (Portage Arts Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) were presented in 2011. A member of the Abenaki First Nation, Odanak, Quebec – the artist has made her home in Manitoba since the mid-70s. www.carmenhathaway.com

Lee Beaton

Working with Pastels for portraiture has given Lee creative flexibility while maintaining a realistic appearance. She also enjoys painting with acrylics and uses several techniques to manipulate the paint creating unique and energized pieces. Lee is working towards a solo show titled “Self Expression” at the Portage and District Art Centre opening in November/December 2013. She also has a studio space at Cre8ery in Winnipeg. Current projects include The Roaming Gallery - a group project which encourages area artists to show their work in a collective, and the Artist to Artist events held at Island Park. Phone 204-239-1672

Sandi Storen

Watercolour paintings that glow with the colour and light of the prairie sun. Sandi's detailed paintings often include symbolism and her recent works explore the themes of water and generations. Phone 204-239-6165

Michelle Lalancette

Watercolours are the medium Michelle enjoys the most and where she has found her niche and renewed her passion to create. She enjoys painting people as it adds a human interest touch. Phone 204-857-9808

John Nielsen

John has been creating art for over 20 years, experimenting with various media and subject matter. He enjoys finding new and interesting ways to view traditional subjects. Phone 204-857-3242

Sean Rodd

I'm just a young 20 year old local artist who has only recently discovered the art community in and around my hometown of Portage la Prairie. I dabble in many art forms, but have always found a stronger draw towards pencils (pun intended). Art is beyond words, and no less its artists; suffice to say sometimes it is easier to let our creativity represent us, rather than struggle to find arbitrary words to do justice to ourselves. Phone 204-857-9671

Jeff Morris

Jeff has a passion for the exploration of non-traditional techniques applied to common materials such as concrete, wood, paints and Assiniboine clay. Phone 204-871-7113

Let Owens

From a studio loft, Leta's stained glass creations are made using fused, sandblasted, copperfoiled, leaded glass, and mosaic techniques. Phone 204-428-3992

Carmen Hathaway

Since the mid-80s, Carmen Hathaway's visual arts practice has evolved through experiences of exhibition, teaching, operating a retail gallery, and creating works in acrylic painting, art glass, clay, and digital/new media. The recipient of several Manitoba Arts Council grants, her practice includes traditional methods in combination with digital/new media. Solo exhibitions Carte Blanche, (Abenaki Museum, Odanak, Quebec) and Self-Similarity (Portage Arts Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) were presented in 2011. A member of the Abenaki First Nation, Odanak, Quebec – the artist has made her home in Manitoba since the mid-70s. www.carmenhathaway.com

Jeff Morris

Jeff has a passion for the exploration of non-traditional techniques applied to common materials such as concrete, wood, paints and Assiniboine clay. Phone 204-871-7113

Gabreile Neuschwander

Hand thrown with loving enthusiasm, each piece is both decorative and functional. Gabe's pottery is influenced by her European background, and she is always working on something new and exciting. Amongst her favourite pieces are the ever popular "Everything-Bowl", the old fashioned "French Butter Keeper" and "Detail Carved Fruit Bowl". Phone 204-857-4236

Todd

Photograher, Film Maker

William Plenty

Film Maker

Dennis Weins

Photography of all kinds including wildlife, landscapes, nature and some cool 3-D Stereo photography. Phone 204-857-8956

John Nielsen

John has been creating art for over 20 years, experimenting with various media and subject matter. He enjoys finding new and interesting ways to view traditional subjects. Phone 204-857-3242

Carmen Hathaway

Since the mid-80s, Carmen Hathaway's visual arts practice has evolved through experiences of exhibition, teaching, operating a retail gallery, and creating works in acrylic painting, art glass, clay, and digital/new media. The recipient of several Manitoba Arts Council grants, her practice includes traditional methods in combination with digital/new media. Solo exhibitions Carte Blanche, (Abenaki Museum, Odanak, Quebec) and Self-Similarity (Portage Arts Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) were presented in 2011. A member of the Abenaki First Nation, Odanak, Quebec – the artist has made her home in Manitoba since the mid-70s. www.carmenhathaway.com

Pat Crandel

Quilting She started out with decorative painting. In the last few years she has moved on to the art of quilting. She also dabbles in many forms of needlework and threadpainting. Phone 204-252-2702

Leta Owens

From a studio loft, Leta's stained glass creations are made using fused, sandblasted, copperfoiled, leaded glass, and mosaic techniques. Phone 204-428-3992

Ruth Brownridge

Stain Glass artist

Carmen Hathaway

Since the mid-80s, Carmen Hathaway's visual arts practice has evolved through experiences of exhibition, teaching, operating a retail gallery, and creating works in acrylic painting, art glass, clay, and digital/new media. The recipient of several Manitoba Arts Council grants, her practice includes traditional methods in combination with digital/new media. Solo exhibitions Carte Blanche, (Abenaki Museum, Odanak, Quebec) and Self-Similarity (Portage Arts Centre, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) were presented in 2011. A member of the Abenaki First Nation, Odanak, Quebec – the artist has made her home in Manitoba since the mid-70s. www.carmenhathaway.com