Why are the artists leaving?

Why are the artists leaving?

This draft report examines the increasing trend of artists leaving the Northern Ontario arts sector, particularly those residing in Northern Local Services Boards communities and unorganized territories, for opportunities in other jurisdictions. 

25 Apr 2025 - Borups Corners - Art Borups Corners

This innovative Participatory Arts and Creative Entrepreneurship Internship & Mentorship Program is designed to empower emerging artists and entrepreneurs to turn their creative ideas into impactful ventures. Building on the highly successful @1860 Winnipeg, Manitoba Arts Incubator Program, and further enriched by the Art Borups Corners initiative, this program continues to bridge the gap between creativity and business. Seeded with support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and the Manitoba Arts Council, it is uniquely tailored to provide participants with real-world opportunities to build their skills, grow their networks, and shape the future of creative industries. In partnership with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, this program offers an immersive, hands-on experience where participants receive mentorship from leading professionals in the arts, design, and entrepreneurship fields. Participants will engage in collaborative projects, learn essential business skills, and develop the mindset needed to navigate the evolving world of creative industries. With a focus on creative entrepreneurship, participants will gain invaluable insights into how to turn their artistic passion into sustainable ventures, shaping their careers and futures on their own terms. This program emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and community building, ensuring that each participant not only gains technical skills but also the confidence to lead in a competitive, ever-changing landscape. By connecting with a wide network of industry leaders and peers, they will be equipped to become pioneers in the intersection of arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring artist, creator, or entrepreneur, this program offers the tools, support, and mentorship needed to turn your creative vision into a reality and make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this transformative experience! Programming has been funded by the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 programs.
Obstructing Creativity in Northern Ontario

Obstructing Creativity in Northern Ontario

25 Apr 2025 - Borups Corners - Art Borups Corners

Exploring Mass Culture

Exploring Mass Culture

24 Apr 2025 - Arts & Leadership - Tony Eetak

Schemas empower arts organizations. This connected network demonstrates how structured data amplifies voices, ensuring diverse art is seen and valued.

Schema as Story

24 Apr 2025 - Artificial Intelligence - Jamie Bell

OUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED BY
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Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs in 2024 were made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship and Master of Arts in Creative Leadership Programs.
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible in 2021 with support from Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Minneapolis and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs in 2024 were made possible with support from the University of the Arctic.
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were founded by members of the Arviat Film Society. Their incredible contributions over a decade made everything we do today possible.
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the Université Laval and the ArcticNet Inclusion in Northern Research Project.
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the University of Victoria Community Based Research Lab. We've learned so much from them!
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the ArcticNet Inclusion in Northern Research Project.
Art Borups Corners, and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible in 2021 with support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from the Labovitz School of Business and Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from LembasWorks.
Art Borups Corners, its land-based programming and Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator programs were made possible with support from Global Dignity Canada.
This innovative Participatory Arts and Creative Entrepreneurship Internship & Mentorship Program is designed to empower emerging artists and entrepreneurs to turn their creative ideas into impactful ventures. Building on the highly successful @1860 Winnipeg, Manitoba Arts Incubator Program, and further enriched by the Art Borups Corners initiative, this program continues to bridge the gap between creativity and business. Seeded with support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and the Manitoba Arts Council, it is uniquely tailored to provide participants with real-world opportunities to build their skills, grow their networks, and shape the future of creative industries. In partnership with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, this program offers an immersive, hands-on experience where participants receive mentorship from leading professionals in the arts, design, and entrepreneurship fields. Participants will engage in collaborative projects, learn essential business skills, and develop the mindset needed to navigate the evolving world of creative industries. With a focus on creative entrepreneurship, participants will gain invaluable insights into how to turn their artistic passion into sustainable ventures, shaping their careers and futures on their own terms. This program emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and community building, ensuring that each participant not only gains technical skills but also the confidence to lead in a competitive, ever-changing landscape. By connecting with a wide network of industry leaders and peers, they will be equipped to become pioneers in the intersection of arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're an aspiring artist, creator, or entrepreneur, this program offers the tools, support, and mentorship needed to turn your creative vision into a reality and make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this transformative experience! Programming has been funded by the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 programs.

Urban and Northern Arts Program

Growing a Community of Care and Practice for the arts

Art Borups Corners and the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Incubator for Digital Arts and Creative Entrepreneurship support a cutting-edge and grassroots creative nexus that champions digital innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transformative cross-sectoral community capacity building.

Operating from our vibrant Winnipeg hub, we empower visionary creators and tech-driven artists to experiment boldly and reimagine media arts through dynamic residencies, immersive workshops, and collaborative projects. Harnessing state-of-the-art technology and fostering a robust creative ecosystem, we bridge traditional artistic practices with digital entrepreneurship, fueling breakthrough ideas that inspire, engage, and elevate communities. 

Each session features a different theme. Programs serve as dynamic launchpads for participatory, arts and research experiences that span Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut, and Minnesota. We cultivate an inclusive environment where storytelling, music, digital design, food security and interactive media converge to redefine the boundaries of creative expression.