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.

Funding Without Hierarchy: Alternative Economic Models

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

Cultivating Future Leaders

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

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

Pine resin has been used for centuries, from ancient art techniques to traditional medicine. For those looking to harvest it, late winter and early spring…

Integrating the OpenAI API into Google Sheets

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

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…

Community Spirit Thrives

Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together this week for their regular monthly gathering, held at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The event provided a…

Inclusion & Innovation: Arts Addressing Systemic Barriers in Recreation

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

Networks & Collectives: Decentralizing the Arts

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Manitoba Summer Berry Salad with Smoked Salmon

This week’s AI Art and Food Prompt Friday recipe features a Manitoba summer berry salad with smoked salmon, showcasing fresh local flavors in every bite.