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.

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.

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.

Pine Resin: Nature’s Timeless Gift for Art, Craft, and Healing

Jamie Bell March 15, 2025

Pine resin has been used for centuries, from ancient art techniques to traditional medicine. For those looking...

Integrating the OpenAI API into Google Sheets Integrate OpenAI API into Google Sheets for Enhanced Productivity

Integrating the OpenAI API into Google Sheets

Jamie Bell March 13, 2025

Supercharge Google Sheets with built-in AI for streamlined data analysis, dynamic text generation, and enhanced productivity—all in...

Centering Indigenous Youth: Culturally Relevant Learning for Northern & Remote Communities Culture as Curriculum: Empowering Indigenous Youth: Understand the critical importance of culturally relevant learning for Indigenous youth in northern communities. Tradition and heritage are key to leadership.

Culture as Curriculum: Empowering Indigenous Youth: Understand the critical importance of culturally relevant learning for Indigenous youth in northern communities. Tradition and heritage are key to leadership.

Centering Indigenous Youth: Culturally Relevant Learning for Northern & Remote Communities

Jamie Bell March 13, 2025

Culture as Curriculum: Empowering Indigenous Youth: Understand the critical importance of culturally relevant learning for Indigenous youth...

Community Spirit Thrives Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.

Community Spirit Thrives

Jamie Bell March 12, 2025

Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together this week for their regular monthly gathering, held at...

Inclusion & Innovation: Arts Addressing Systemic Barriers in Recreation Leading the Way: The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article looks into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth, creating a vital pipeline for the next generation of community champions.

Leading the Way: The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article looks into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth, creating a vital pipeline for the next generation of community champions.

Inclusion & Innovation: Arts Addressing Systemic Barriers in Recreation

Jamie Bell March 12, 2025

Arts-based recreation programs offer innovative strategies to dismantle these barriers and create more equitable and welcoming community spaces.

Networks & Collectives: Decentralizing the Arts This week, we explore the power of decentralized networks in the arts. Artist-run collectives and open-source platforms are disrupting traditional structures, giving artists the freedom to collaborate without gatekeepers. Learn how these networks are empowering independent creators and reshaping the future of art.

This week, we explore the power of decentralized networks in the arts. Artist-run collectives and open-source platforms are disrupting traditional structures, giving artists the freedom to collaborate without gatekeepers. Learn how these networks are empowering independent creators and reshaping the future of art.

Networks & Collectives: Decentralizing the Arts

Jamie Bell March 11, 2025

Artist-led collectives and decentralized networks are challenging traditional systems, offering new pathways for independent artists and fostering...

Manitoba Summer Berry Salad with Smoked Salmon For this week's AI Food Prompt Art series image and recipe, we present a refreshing Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon, a perfect seasonal dish for warm days.

Manitoba Summer Berry Salad with Smoked Salmon

Jamie Bell March 11, 2025

This week’s AI Art and Food Prompt Friday recipe features a Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked...

Sustaining Community Programs Ensuring the longevity of community programs for small and grassroots programs hinges on strategic resource management and diverse funding sources. This article introduces concepts and best practices for sustaining initiatives, including effective financial planning, building strong partnerships, and empowering youth to maintain program continuity.