The Viscount Cultural Council began as an outgrowth of the Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts. It was recognized that there was need for year-round cultural programming and in 1976 VCC was formed. For the first six years the arts council operated out of the old Viscount School.

In 1982 the Council moved to the basement of the Neepawa Building. The old Simpson home became the Manawaka Gallery, the VCC offices and the Margaret Laurence Home museum in December 1986. In 1993, VCC moved to 388 Mountain Avenue. In July of 2005, the Viscount Cultural Council purchased the former Baptist Church at 293 Mountain Avenue.  The move has provided the VCC with opportunity to have many classes and workshops happening at the same time.

Drop by to see the gallery and our gift shop.

Galery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm closed at noon.