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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. 

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Obstructing Creativity in Northern Ontario

This draft report critically examines the systemic, policy, and structural barriers within the Northern Ontario arts sector, with a specific focus on the impact of policies enacted by the 45 Local Services Boards (LSBs) under the significant influence of the Ministry of Northern Development.

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Exploring Mass Culture

This week, we’re spotlighting Mass Culture, a national arts service organization that harnesses the power of research to support a more strategic, focused, and adaptive arts sector in Canada.

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

Schema as Story

In the art sector, terms like “structured data,” “metadata,” and “linked open data” are often met with confusion—or worse, dismissal.

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Winnipeg in Black and White is a short virtual exhibit by youth artist Tony Eetak.

Winnipeg in Black and White

WINNIPEG, MB — A striking new photography exhibition titled Winnipeg in Black and White is now on view, showcasing the work of emerging Indigenous artist and curator Tony Eetak.

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This captured stillness – this frame of functional solitude in a downtown Winnipeg food court – has so far flickered and scrolled across 88,208 screens.

Virtual Exhibit: 177 Weeks

Winnipeg, MB — A new exhibit, 177 Weeks: Art, Belonging, and the Life In-Between, has launched, showcasing a curated collection of photos that have been viewed over 2.7 million times across various platforms.

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Making art discoverable for everyone. Our community-built schema tool levels the playing field, helping artists and arts organizations showcase even non-traditional creative work on Google. Say goodbye to costly plugins!

Artists scheme over schemas

Making art discoverable for everyone. Our community-built schema tool levels the playing field, helping artists and arts organizations showcase even non-traditional creative work on Google. Say goodbye to costly plugins!

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Research suggests AI isn’t replacing northern artists—it’s openinig up the potential for them go further.

Empowering Northern Arts Through AI

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries around the world—and now, it’s opening new possibilities for the northern arts sector, offering a path to enhanced creativity, collaboration, and resilience.

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Digital Literacy Is the New Studio Practice

Artists today aren’t just painting on canvas—they’re coding, curating digital spaces, and negotiating algorithms. In a world shaped by pixels and platforms, digital literacy isn’t optional—it’s survival.

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