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.

Rewind, Fast-Forward, Reframe

Jamie Bell March 29, 2025

Uncover how strategic flashbacks and flash-forwards deepen intrigue, reveal character, and reshape time in powerful stories.

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation

Jamie Bell March 28, 2025

Short-term projects can spark change, but lasting impact requires careful planning and sustained resources. Discover the strategies...

Crispy Manitoba Trout with Charred Corn and Wild Greens For this week's AI Food Prompt series, Manitoba’s bounty shines with a beautifully crisp trout fillet, served with smoky charred corn and a touch of wild mustard. A perfect harmony of flavors!

For this week's AI Food Prompt series, Manitoba’s bounty shines with a beautifully crisp trout fillet, served with smoky charred corn and a touch of wild mustard. A perfect harmony of flavors!

Crispy Manitoba Trout with Charred Corn and Wild Greens

Jamie Bell March 28, 2025

This week's AI Food Prompt Fridays image and recipe is a flavourful Manitoba trout dish, served with...

Northern Art: Revolutionizing Preservation and Creation with LiDAR, 3D Photogrammetry, and Virtual Spaces This 3D photogrammetry scan of Qaumajuq, the Inuit art centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, brings the intricate design and cultural significance of the space to virtual life.

This 3D photogrammetry scan of Qaumajuq, the Inuit art centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, brings the intricate design and cultural significance of the space to virtual life.

Northern Art: Revolutionizing Preservation and Creation with LiDAR, 3D Photogrammetry, and Virtual Spaces

Jamie Bell March 25, 2025

Imagine walking through a museum, but instead of navigating crowded hallways or worrying about the next tour...

Vibe Coding with AI: How Artists Are Learning To Use Code We learned how to use audio visualizers using GPT 4 Turbo (GPT 4.5) and Javascript. It was lots of fun!

We learned how to use audio visualizers using GPT 4 Turbo (GPT 4.5) and Javascript. It was lots of fun!

Vibe Coding with AI: How Artists Are Learning To Use Code

Jamie Bell March 22, 2025

Vibe coding is simple at its core: You describe what you want to make. You give instructions...

Mastering the Linear Line

Jamie Bell March 22, 2025

The seemingly simple chronological narrative remains a foundational storytelling tool for captivating audiences and building suspense.

Creative Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Youth Driving Sustainable Arts & Community Futures Youth Driving Sustainable Futures: Lifelong learning culminates in creative leadership and entrepreneurship. See how youth innovation is shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for arts and communities.

Youth Driving Sustainable Futures: Lifelong learning culminates in creative leadership and entrepreneurship. See how youth innovation is shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for arts and communities.

Creative Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Youth Driving Sustainable Arts & Community Futures

Jamie Bell March 20, 2025

Youth Driving Sustainable Futures: Lifelong learning culminates in creative leadership and entrepreneurship. See how youth innovation...

Funding Without Hierarchy: Alternative Economic Models This week, we explore how alternative funding models like community-supported art and mutual aid are empowering independent artists. Moving beyond traditional grants, artists are finding new ways to sustain their work. Discover how decentralized financial support is changing the landscape of the Canadian arts scene.

This week, we explore how alternative funding models like community-supported art and mutual aid are empowering independent artists. Moving beyond traditional grants, artists are finding new ways to sustain their work. Discover how decentralized financial support is changing the landscape of the Canadian arts scene.

Funding Without Hierarchy: Alternative Economic Models

Jamie Bell March 18, 2025

Explore community-supported arts, mutual aid funding, and alternative economies reshaping decentralized funding models for independence.

Cultivating Future Leaders This article highlights the importance of mentorship programs, volunteer retention strategies, and creating meaningful leadership opportunities for youth.

This article highlights the importance of mentorship programs, volunteer retention strategies, and creating meaningful leadership opportunities for youth.

Cultivating Future Leaders

Jamie Bell March 17, 2025

Attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers is foundational to building strong leadership.

Pine Resin: Nature’s Timeless Gift for Art, Craft, and Healing Crystal-clear pine resin drips from the tree, rich with scent and history. A fleeting moment of nature’s alchemy, destined to solidify over time.