Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell is a Winnipeg-based interdisciplinary artist and strategist working at the intersection of media arts, community engagement, and public affairs. Among others, his work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, with a focus on participatory media, strategic communications, and arts-based collaboration across northern and urban contexts.

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

Jamie Bell August 5, 2025

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

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas The changing seasons are starting to show themselves in the landscape, adding another layer of beauty to our blueberry picking. This photograph not only shows the full, ripe fruit but also hints at the yellows and reds on the leaves preparing for fall. It's a great example of the natural colors our artists and photographers are working to capture.

The changing seasons are starting to show themselves in the landscape, adding another layer of beauty to our blueberry picking. This photograph not only shows the full, ripe fruit but also hints at the yellows and reds on the leaves preparing for fall. It's a great example of the natural colors our artists and photographers are working to capture.

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas

Jamie Bell August 5, 2025

Capturing nature's beauty through photography, art, and creative expression.

Rust in Peace A beautifully derelict 1948 Chevrolet truck, left to rust in the forests of Northwestern Ontario since the 1950s.

Rust in Peace

Jamie Bell August 1, 2025

A vintage 1948 Chevrolet truck, rusting away since the 1950s, becomes a photography subject in Northwestern Ontario.

Eight Legs, One Purpose A female wolf spider in Northwestern Ontario carries her large, round egg sac. This mother keeps her future spiderlings safe by attaching the sac directly to her body, a clear example of maternal care.

A female wolf spider in Northwestern Ontario carries her large, round egg sac. This mother keeps her future spiderlings safe by attaching the sac directly to her body, a clear example of maternal care.

Eight Legs, One Purpose

Jamie Bell July 29, 2025

Observe a Northwestern Ontario wolf spider as she transports her developing young, a fascinating example of spider...

It's Your Story! Amplify It!

Jamie Bell July 28, 2025

Forget waiting to be discovered. This is your guide to grassroots art promotion on a budget.

Get to Know Bouncing Bet A detailed view of Bouncing Bet's five-petaled bloom and its characteristic tubular calyx. These features are key for accurate identification in the field.

A detailed view of Bouncing Bet's five-petaled bloom and its characteristic tubular calyx. These features are key for accurate identification in the field.

Get to Know Bouncing Bet

Jamie Bell July 22, 2025

Bouncing Bet. A beautiful wildflower of Northwestern Ontario.

Forest Crisis: Northern Ontario Clearcutting The visible expanse of cut timber in Northwestern Ontario illustrates the practice of clearcutting. While some trees remain standing on the horizon, this scene underscores the extensive removal of forest cover and its immediate impact on the ecosystem. Photo: Terri Bell

The visible expanse of cut timber in Northwestern Ontario illustrates the practice of clearcutting. While some trees remain standing on the horizon, this scene underscores the extensive removal of forest cover and its immediate impact on the ecosystem. Photo: Terri Bell

Forest Crisis: Northern Ontario Clearcutting

Jamie Bell July 21, 2025

Ontario clearcutting degrades boreal forests, harming caribou habitat. Urgent change needed for sustainable management

Build Your Support System

Jamie Bell July 21, 2025

Your greatest resource isn't supplies; it's your neighbors. Let's build your creative support system together.

A summer of photos and stories Inuk youth photographer and musician Tony Eetak is one of the many members of The Arts Incubator capturing plants across regions this summer.