The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

Aftermath of the Cut The intricate details of dried, splintered wood tell a story of clear-cutting and the environmental impact left behind. This photograph, captured in black and white, forces the viewer to confront the raw reality of the landscape and the fire hazard it represents. The image is a powerful tool for visual storytelling and a conversation about land stewardship. Photo: Terri Bell

The intricate details of dried, splintered wood tell a story of clear-cutting and the environmental impact left behind. This photograph, captured in black and white, forces the viewer to confront the raw reality of the landscape and the fire hazard it represents. The image is a powerful tool for visual storytelling and a conversation about land stewardship. Photo: Terri Bell

Aftermath of the Cut

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 6, 2025

Black and white photography documents the fire hazard from clear-cutting's environmental impact.

Black and White on the Land This stark, simple image of a tree against a bright sky captures the spirit of our black and white photography project. Without the distraction of color, we are able to focus on the strong lines and delicate branches that define its shape. It’s a powerful example of how much we can see when we are encouraged to look differently at the world around us. Photo: Jamie Bell

This stark, simple image of a tree against a bright sky captures the spirit of our black and white photography project. Without the distraction of color, we are able to focus on the strong lines and delicate branches that define its shape. It’s a powerful example of how much we can see when we are encouraged to look differently at the world around us. Photo: Jamie Bell

Black and White on the Land

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 5, 2025

Connecting with nature through black and white photography, leaving the digital world behind.

The Smooth Blue Aster A cluster of asters in full bloom. These stunning native wildflowers provide a final splash of color and a crucial food source for pollinators as the summer winds down.

A cluster of asters in full bloom. These stunning native wildflowers provide a final splash of color and a crucial food source for pollinators as the summer winds down.

The Smooth Blue Aster

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 4, 2025

Late-blooming asters signal autumn's arrival, adding stunning beauty to our landscapes.

The Golden Glow of August A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.

A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.

The Golden Glow of August

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 3, 2025

Goldenrod brightens Northern Ontario roadsides, offering a late-summer feast for pollinators and a touch of gold.

Art you can eat … Art you can eat: A taste of summer straight from the garden. This rhubarb and berry crisp is a perfect representation of the season's bounty.

Art you can eat …

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 2, 2025

Ready for "Art You can Eat"? This rhubarb and berry crisp recipe is a masterpiece of seasonal...

Black-eyed Susan A vibrant Black-eyed Susan stands tall, its golden petals reaching towards the sun. The deep, rich center of the flower provides a striking contrast, making it a beloved sight in Northern Ontario meadows.

Black-eyed Susan

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 2, 2025

A Sunny Staple of Our Landscape There is a cheerful radiance to the Black-eyed Susan, a flower...

Northern Exposure A detailed look at the intricate and delicate structure of Reindeer Lichen.

Northern Exposure

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 1, 2025

The Unseen Ecosystem: How Reindeer Lichen Feeds the North.

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Looking Forward

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 1, 2025

New grants support Manitoba arts groups exploring change, sustainability, partnerships, and new business models.

Blueberry Abundance A hand gently holds a cluster of ripe wild blueberries, showcasing the bounty of the Northwestern Ontario summer.

Blueberry Abundance

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 1, 2025

Wild blueberries are a sweet taste of summer in the Northern Ontario and Manitoba boreal forests.

Plant Walk: Our Living Landscape A vibrant Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in its natural habitat near Dryden, Ontario. This photograph, part of our summer project documenting local plants, captures the flower's distinctive red and yellow beauty.