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Art Borups Corners

Art Borups Corners is a dynamic participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. The program was founded in 2014, with its arts incubator established in 2021 and 2022 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.
What a transformation! These aren't berries – they're spiky rose galls, caused by tiny gall wasps. The shift from duller tones to this brilliant red signals different stages of their development, offering a fascinating peek into the intricate ecosystem of wild roses. Have you spotted these near you?
Photos and Short Stories

From Green Leaf to Red Fortress

Curious about those odd, spiky bumps on wild roses? Understand the amazing secret behind rose galls! This guide explains these unique plant growths, their surprising…
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Tony Eetak, a founding member of our program, frames a shot outside the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film in Winnipeg. Photo: Jamie Bell
Artificial Intelligence

2025 Summer Arts Incubator Week One Update

AI, arts, climate entrepreneurship: MCAD-backed initiative builds community capacity, shaping future frameworks.
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Tiny stars of the wetland: a close-up of the distinctive seed clusters of a Starred Sedge (Carex species).
Photos and Short Stories

Starry Clusters in the Wetlands

Meet Starred Sedge (Carex species): a key wetland plant in Ontario. Its star-like clusters help stabilize soil & offer critical support for wildlife.
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A closer look at the Cream-colored Vetchling: more than just a pretty face! This plant's hidden talents include enriching the soil and supporting pollinators.
Photos and Short Stories

Cream-colored Vetchling

Learn about the Cream-colored Vetchling (Lathyrus ochroleucus), a vital native wildflower of Ontario. Discover its appearance, traditional uses, and key ecological contributions.
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Untamed beauty: a Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis) bloom, a testament to the resilience of the northern wilderness.
Photos and Short Stories

The Wild Rose

The Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis), an iconic Ontario native, offers beauty, key ecological benefits, and traditional uses. Insights into its appearance & vitamin-rich hips.
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Surrounded by boreal forest, boaters on Melgund Lake experience the quiet beauty of protected waters and rich fishing traditions.
Recreation

Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve

The Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve is a pristine protected area in Northwestern Ontario, dedicated to preserving significant natural and cultural features.
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The dedication of recreation professionals makes moments like these possible. New technologies, including AI, offer promising ways to support these practitioners, freeing up time for direct community engagement and enhancing their ability to deliver impactful programs.
Artificial Intelligence

Northern Recreation Capacity and AI

How can AI can enhance recreation capacity, address workforce shortages, and drive innovation in community programs, aligning with the Framework for Recreation in Canada (2024…
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The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.
Photos and Short Stories

June is Recreation and Parks Month

Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering, creating, and caring for one another. From land-based…
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Gathering around a crackling campfire, residents connect with nature and each other. These moments of shared experience on the land are vital for fostering well-being and exemplify how outdoor physical activity creates strong community bonds.
Recreation

Your Community, More Active

Get Moving, Live Better: Recreation's Power At the heart of what we do in recreation is something really simple but powerful: helping people get active…
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This spacious, yet currently somewhat bare, room presents a perfect opportunity for arts-based placemaking. Imagine this space transformed into a vibrant community hub through murals co-created by local youth, collaborative art installations, or even a flexible area for community theatre or dance workshops.
Recreation

What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is about more than just putting up a new playground or building a recreation center. It's about thoughtfully designing and activating our public spaces…
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In Music

Jukebox In Exile is the new country music album from Flin Flon singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak, blending classic country, honky-tonk, Americana and traditional storytelling into a collection of songs inspired by resilience, community and life in Northern Manitoba. Written during and after the 2025 Flin Flon wildfire evacuation, the album draws influence from country music legends including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Featuring the singles "Old Country Songs," "Being Rich" and the charting track "Outlaws Meditation," Jukebox In Exile showcases Trubiak's signature songwriting while celebrating small-town life, northern Canadian culture, queer country music and the enduring spirit of Flin Flon. The album is available now on major music streaming platforms.
Manitoba's own C.C. Trubiak's new album "Jukebox in Exile" dropped on June 5! Check it out!

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The Under $200 Art Show is coming to Calgary October 15-18. Art of all kinds- paintings, photography, textiles, mixed media, ceramics, handmade accessories, and so much more! Don’t miss your chance to discover amazing local art and one-of-a-kind finds!
The Under $200 Art Show is coming to Calgary October 15-18. Art of all kinds- paintings, photography, textiles, mixed media, ceramics, handmade accessories, and so much more! Don’t miss your chance to discover amazing local art and one-of-a-kind finds!

MANITOBA ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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