Collaborators

The Art Borups Corners Arts Collective and our Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator is a vibrant, collaborative community of artists, mentors, and supporters united by a shared passion for creativity, cultural preservation, and social impact. Rooted in the heart of northern Indigenous communities, our collective serves as a platform for artists of all backgrounds to come together, share their work, and build meaningful connections.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where emerging and established artists alike can thrive, learn, and create. Through a combination of mentorship, workshops, exhibitions, and community-driven projects, our collective strives to amplify the voices of Indigenous youth and elevate their stories through art. We believe that the power of art can bridge generations, strengthen communities, and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.

Remi Lemieux is a sustainable Innovation practitioner with a passion for inventing transformative intersections between the Creative and Cultural industry, sustainable business, ethical technology and community engagement towards social & environmental responsibility.

Remi Lemieux

Interdisciplinary Arts and Arts AdministrationCo-Founder, LembasWorks Remi Lemieux is a sustainable Innovation practitioner with a passion for inventing transformative intersections between the

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Tara Baswani is an internationally acclaimed creator and sustainability designer. Social entrepreneur, trans media writer, director, composer and producer. She is an award winning interdsciplinary artist and regenerative design practitioner.

Tara Baswani

Tara Baswani is an internationally acclaimed creator and sustainability designer. Social entrepreneur, trans media writer, director, composer and producer. She is an award winning interdsciplinary artist and regenerative design practitioner.

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Dr. Wenqing Zhang, PhD is Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth.

Wenqing Zhang, PhD

Dr. Wenqing Zhang, PhD is Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth.

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Lucy Eetak is an Inuk artist and crafter hailing from the vibrant community of Arviat, Nunavut and a founding member of Art Borups Corners.

Lucy Eetak

Lucy Eetak is an Inuk artist and crafter hailing from the vibrant community of Arviat, Nunavut.

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A long-time advocate for community-based arts and research, Jamie Bell's work has focused on fostering stronger relationships through outreach and engagement.

Jamie Bell

A long-time advocate for community-based arts and research, Jamie’s work has focused on fostering stronger relationships through outreach and engagement.

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Tony Eetak is an emerging youth artist and culture connector originally from Arviat, Nunavut and a founding member of the @1860 Winnipeg Arts collective. With a growing interest in photography, music and visual arts, Tony has been a dedicated volunteer for participatory arts events in his community, working for more than five years with organizations and projects including the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, Our People, Our Climate and Niriqatiginnga. In 2021 he completed his first Creativity for Entrepreneurship online college course through University of Minnesota Duluth Continuing Education and with support from the UMD Cultural Entrepreneurship program. In June 2022 Tony presented some of his creative photography and experiences for the Auviqsaqtut Inuit Studies Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba with the Our People, Our Climate project and support from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In 2023, Tony was a founding member of Niriqatiginnga, a Winnipeg-based non-profit program that explores arts-based and participatory approaches to addressing food security. Also, in 2023 Tony was named a National Role Model by the non-profit organization Global Dignity Canada.

Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging youth artist and culture connector originally from Arviat, Nunavut and a founding member of Art Borups Corners and the @1860 Winnipeg Arts collective. 

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Dr. Olaf Kuhlke is the Chair of Arts Entrepreneurship at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Olaf Kuhlke, PhD

Dr. Olaf Kuhlke is the Chair of Arts Entrepreneurship at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

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Kami Norland, MA, ATR, is a visionary force in the realm of human-centered leadership and workplace culture transformation.

Kami Norland, MA, ATR

Kami Norland, MA, ATR, is a visionary force in the realm of human-centered leadership and workplace culture transformation.

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