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.

The Voice: Shaping Perception

Jamie Bell June 18, 2025

The storyteller's voice isn't just a conduit; it's the filter that reshapes every event and character.

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Summer Focus Areas

Jamie Bell June 16, 2025

Actively shaping arts leadership, community engagement, and innovation in Manitoba, Ontario, Nunavut, Minnesota.

Chives: More Than Just an Herb A vibrant, purple chive blossom bursts forth in a delicate, globe-like cluster of tiny florets, a beautiful and edible jewel in the garden. Set against a dense backdrop of their slender, emerald-green, and onion-scented stalks, this blooming stage signifies a healthy, well-established plant.

A vibrant, purple chive blossom bursts forth in a delicate, globe-like cluster of tiny florets, a beautiful and edible jewel in the garden. Set against a dense backdrop of their slender, emerald-green, and onion-scented stalks, this blooming stage signifies a healthy, well-established plant.

Chives: More Than Just an Herb

Jamie Bell June 16, 2025

These pretty purple chive blooms defy expectations. They transform gardens, flavor dishes, spark creativity, and simplify home...

From Vision to Voice

Jamie Bell June 12, 2025

The perfect idea is a trap. Here's how to find the courage to simply begin.

The Story's Deeper Truth

Jamie Bell June 11, 2025

Uncover how profound themes imbue stories with lasting resonance, echoing truths without explicit declaration.

Whispers on the Wind A universe in miniature, each wispy parachute poised for flight, carrying the promise of new life. This macro photograph captures the breathtaking intricacy of a dandelion seed head, highlighting the delicate balance and extraordinary design within nature's unassuming wonders.

A universe in miniature, each wispy parachute poised for flight, carrying the promise of new life. This macro photograph captures the breathtaking intricacy of a dandelion seed head, highlighting the delicate balance and extraordinary design within nature's unassuming wonders.

Whispers on the Wind

Jamie Bell June 11, 2025

See the inherent beauty of dandelions, their intricate seed heads, and their crucial role in supporting pollinators...

The Purple Iris Behold the exquisite beauty of a purple iris in full bloom. Its velvety falls, adorned with intricate veining and a striking golden beard, unfurl gracefully, showcasing nature's meticulous artistry.

Behold the exquisite beauty of a purple iris in full bloom. Its velvety falls, adorned with intricate veining and a striking golden beard, unfurl gracefully, showcasing nature's meticulous artistry.

The Purple Iris

Jamie Bell June 10, 2025

Simply Stunning: Diving into the Beauty of the Purple Iris Bloom There’s something incredibly captivating about an...

Painted Saw Blade Artistry The jagged edges of a saw blade frame a tranquil landscape of mountains, forests, and rivers in this unique artwork by Tanya McArthur from Dryden.

The jagged edges of a saw blade frame a tranquil landscape of mountains, forests, and rivers in this unique artwork by Tanya McArthur from Dryden.

Painted Saw Blade Artistry

Jamie Bell June 7, 2025

See how Dryden artist Tanya McArthur reimagines discarded saw blades as captivating canvases for her serene paintings...

Capturing the shot Tony Eetak, a founding member of our program, frames a shot outside the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film in Winnipeg. Photo: Jamie Bell

Tony Eetak, a founding member of our program, frames a shot outside the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film in Winnipeg. Photo: Jamie Bell

Capturing the shot

Jamie Bell June 6, 2025

Tony Eetak, a founding member of our program, frames a shot outside the Asper Centre for Theatre...

Plants, People, and the Arts The Nodding Trillium was one of the many plants that truly fascinated us this year. We had walked past it countless times, never realizing it was quietly growing all around us—hiding its delicate white bloom beneath its leaves. Once we finally noticed it, we began to understand why so many traditional plants are described as humble teachers.