[2] The gallery has developed a permanent collection of artworks that focuses on provincial and national artists.

The FitzGerald Study Centre was established to promote the study of the life and works of early School of Art principal and member of Canada's Group of Seven, Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald.

The Gallery's exhibition program includes national and international shows and activities.

The gallery is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and Virtual Museum of Canada, as well as the University and College Art Galleries Association of Canada.

[3] Gallery One One One was established in 1965 as the professional exhibition centre of the University of Manitoba School of Art.