About Our Program

An Innovative Arts Hub for Creativity and Community

Our arts incubator and its programming was seeded with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse.

About Us

At artsincubator.ca, we are a dynamic and evolving Winnipeg, Manitoba-based network of art incubators and collectives dedicated to advancing creativity, community arts programming, and cultural innovation. Seeded with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse, our digital arts and cultural entrepreneurship incubator cultivates a supportive community of practice and care, rooted in collaboration and shared purpose.

Building on a strong legacy of work across Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut, Manitoba, Minnesota, and beyond, our urban and northern arts program connects a diverse tapestry of emerging artists, researchers, and community members. We are deeply committed to exploring the intersection of art, culture, resilience, and digital innovation, creating a space where creative expression becomes a catalyst for individual and collective transformation.

Our incubator and its participating collectives are intentionally designed to support artist mentorship, media arts access, and community-driven collaboration. We facilitate spaces where ideas are exchanged, nurtured, and brought to life through participatory arts, grounded in both tradition and technology. With a strong focus on amplifying Indigenous artists and stories from northern communities, we help elevate underrepresented voices across the region.

Our Projects

Our projects span a broad range of artistic practices—from visual arts, music, and performance to digital storytelling, land-based programming, and AI-powered creative tools. We believe in making digital arts in Manitoba and beyond accessible, inclusive, and transformational.

Building on a strong legacy of work across Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut, Manitoba, Minnesota, and beyond, our urban and northern arts program connects a diverse tapestry of emerging artists, researchers, and community members. We are deeply committed to exploring the intersection of art, culture, resilience, and digital innovation, creating a space where creative expression becomes a catalyst for individual and collective transformation.

Our incubator and its participating collectives are intentionally designed to support artist mentorship, media arts access, and community-driven collaboration. We facilitate spaces where ideas are exchanged, nurtured, and brought to life through participatory arts, grounded in both tradition and technology. With a strong focus on amplifying Indigenous artists and stories from northern communities, we help elevate underrepresented voices across the region.

Our projects span a broad range of artistic practices—from visual arts, music, and performance to digital storytelling, land-based programming, and AI-powered creative tools. We believe in making digital arts in Manitoba and beyond accessible, inclusive, and transformational.

Members of the former Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, and the Our People Our Climate project held a knowledge sharing session with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

what makes us different

the codes we live by

Creativity & Innovation: We champion bold ideas and fresh perspectives, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to inspire new ways of thinking and creating.

Integrity & Trust: We are committed to building lasting relationships grounded in honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring every interaction reflects our values.

A Community of Care and Practice: Our focus is always on the artist—supporting their creative vision, growth, and well-being.

Tradition Meets Digital: We blend traditional knowledge with emerging tools, helping artists harness the power of media arts and artificial intelligence to expand their practice.

Going the Extra Mile: We’re dedicated to creating exceptional experiences and outcomes, ensuring our communities feel valued and supported every step of the way.

Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration—uniting diverse voices to co-create and amplify impact.

Last year, Tony Eetak, an emerging Inuk artist from Winnipeg, visited regional communities Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation as part of his study on artist residency programs, exploring community connections and creative opportunities in northwestern Ontario.