Mayberry Fine Art, a family-owned gallery in Winnipeg, is relocating after 23 years at 212 McDermot Ave. to a larger warehouse-style space at 661 Wall St. next month. The move is driven by the gallery's growth and the need for improved exhibition space, as the current building was originally an office and posed logistical challenges like parking and lost loading zones. To mark the transition, the gallery is hosting its Spring Fine Art Auction, running online until May 28, featuring 89 paintings and sculptures expected to fetch between $1.1 million and $1.5 million, with works by notable Canadian artists such as Alfred Casson, Arthur Lismer, and Norval Morrisseau.
This move matters because it reflects the resilience and evolution of a long-standing family business within Winnipeg's arts community, adapting to urban changes while expanding its services. The auction highlights the ongoing transfer of art collections across generations, underscoring broader trends in the secondary art market. The new location positions Mayberry Fine Art to better serve its artists and clients, reinforcing the gallery's role as a cultural anchor in the region.