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.

Caribou Medallions with Wild Rice Pilaf and Black Currant Reduction For this week's AI Food Prompt series, we showcase a seared caribou loin resting atop fire-roasted wild rice, drizzled with smoked juniper reduction. Crisped cattail hearts and velvety sweetgrass butter bring texture and depth to this modern take on Northern Canadian flavors.

For this week's AI Food Prompt series, we showcase a seared caribou loin resting atop fire-roasted wild rice, drizzled with smoked juniper reduction. Crisped cattail hearts and velvety sweetgrass butter bring texture and depth to this modern take on Northern Canadian flavors.

Caribou Medallions with Wild Rice Pilaf and Black Currant Reduction

Jamie Bell February 22, 2025

Savor the rich flavors of Manitoba with this week's AI Food Prompt Fridays—fire-roasted wild rice and caribou...

The Erosion of Diversity: Arts Funding Under Conservative Siege $Against the backdrop of Executive Order 14168, the fractured paintbrush on a dark canvas symbolizes the National Endowment for the Arts' drastic shift away from supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The stark contrast between the vibrant potential of artistic expression and the encroaching darkness reflects the chilling impact of funding cuts under conservative mandates. As marginalized artists face unprecedented challenges, the arts community must rally to protect the transformative power of creative freedom.$

The Erosion of Diversity: Arts Funding Under Conservative Siege

Jamie Bell February 19, 2025

In a seismic upheaval under the re-elected Trump administration, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is...

No Tariffs on Kindness: National Kindness Week This week, amidst the frosty landscapes, acts of kindness weave through communities, turning simple gestures into moments of profound connection. Let's embrace this time to make kindness the norm, no matter the chill outside.

This week, amidst the frosty landscapes, acts of kindness weave through communities, turning simple gestures into moments of profound connection. Let's embrace this time to make kindness the norm, no matter the chill outside.

No Tariffs on Kindness: National Kindness Week

Jamie Bell February 16, 2025

As we embrace National Kindness Week in Canada, observed during the third week of February, it's important...

AI Food Prompt Friday: Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes Indulge in the perfect fall fusion: AI-crafted pumpkin spice latte pancakes topped with golden syrup, whipped cream, and a dash of cinnamon. This AI food photography masterpiece highlights the rich, creamy textures and vibrant autumn hues, capturing the essence of cozy mornings in every bite.

Indulge in the perfect fall fusion: AI-crafted pumpkin spice latte pancakes topped with golden syrup, whipped cream, and a dash of cinnamon. This AI food photography masterpiece highlights the rich, creamy textures and vibrant autumn hues, capturing the essence of cozy mornings in every bite.

AI Food Prompt Friday: Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes

Jamie Bell February 15, 2025

Explore our Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes recipe, a delicious fall fusion of pumpkin spice flavors and fluffy...

Building Stronger Non-Profits: Tackling Governance Challenges In a small northern community, non-profit board meetings are a microcosm of Canada's broader governance issues. From the struggle to recruit skilled members to the tightrope walk of funding and transparency, these gatherings highlight the challenges at hand. Here, the pursuit of mission-driven work meets the harsh realities of organizational management.

In a small northern community, non-profit board meetings are a microcosm of Canada's broader governance issues. From the struggle to recruit skilled members to the tightrope walk of funding and transparency, these gatherings highlight the challenges at hand. Here, the pursuit of mission-driven work meets the harsh realities of organizational management.

Building Stronger Non-Profits: Tackling Governance Challenges

Jamie Bell February 14, 2025

Running a non-profit in Canada isn’t just about doing good—it’s also about overcoming real challenges that can...

Bison and Wild Mushroom Pizza Pops with Elderberry Jam For this week's AI Food Prompt series, we reimagine a Canadian classic with bison, wild mushrooms, and a tangy elderberry-chili jam filling inside crispy, golden pizza pops. A flavorful and fun fusion dish!

For this week's AI Food Prompt series, we reimagine a Canadian classic with bison, wild mushrooms, and a tangy elderberry-chili jam filling inside crispy, golden pizza pops. A flavorful and fun fusion dish!

Bison and Wild Mushroom Pizza Pops with Elderberry Jam

Jamie Bell February 11, 2025

AI Food Prompt Fridays is back with a twist! Bison-filled pizza pops with wild mushrooms and elderberry...

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Is AI Set to Take Down the Elite Art Snobs?

Jamie Bell February 9, 2025

Talking about how AI is sneaking into the art world, you might wonder if it's all just...

Week 5: AI-Driven Storytelling for Virtual Art Spaces AI-driven storytelling is transforming virtual art spaces through interactive narratives, using OpenAI’s API and Text-to-Speech technology. This dynamic approach allows user input to shape evolving stories, enhancing immersion and fostering collaboration in digital art creation.

AI-driven storytelling is transforming virtual art spaces through interactive narratives, using OpenAI’s API and Text-to-Speech technology. This dynamic approach allows user input to shape evolving stories, enhancing immersion and fostering collaboration in digital art creation.

Week 5: AI-Driven Storytelling for Virtual Art Spaces

Jamie Bell February 6, 2025

AI-driven storytelling is transforming virtual art spaces through interactive narratives, using OpenAI’s API and Text-to-Speech technology. This...

Come Eat With Me: Food Security Aisle lights flicker like low-budget auroras. A cart drifts alone, existential, beneath a sky of suspended rollback signs. Somewhere between frozen peas and bulk ramen, time folds. The artist doesn't seek inspiration—they forage. The absurdity of price becomes performance. Meaning hides in markdowns. Surveillance watches, but never truly sees.

Aisle lights flicker like low-budget auroras. A cart drifts alone, existential, beneath a sky of suspended rollback signs. Somewhere between frozen peas and bulk ramen, time folds. The artist doesn't seek inspiration—they forage. The absurdity of price becomes performance. Meaning hides in markdowns. Surveillance watches, but never truly sees.

Come Eat With Me: Food Security

Jamie Bell February 5, 2025

Participatory Arts and Food Production in Manitoba 204,310. That’s the number of views as the algorithm watched...

Strengthening Arts and Community Engagement: A Path Forward As we continue to shape the residency’s structure, we’re also prioritizing the need for capacity building with local and regional arts organizations, now just our own. Our focus is on equipping both individual artists and cultural organizations with the skills and leadership pipelines necessary to initiate and manage projects, build sustainable networks, and secure funding.