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The Under $100 Art Show Winnipeg is coming to Winnipeg this August as a four-day celebration of affordable, original, and locally made art, featuring thousands of artworks priced under $100 and showcasing a dynamic mix of emerging and established Winnipeg artists. This highly anticipated Winnipeg art event offers a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with live music throughout the weekend, making it one of the most exciting cultural events in the city for summer 2026. With convenient timed-entry tickets designed to ensure a smooth and flexible visitor experience, guests can enter during their selected arrival window and explore the show at their own pace during opening night (5:00 PM–10:00 PM) and weekend hours (Friday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM). Perfect for collectors, art lovers, and casual visitors alike, the Under $100 Art Show Winnipeg is a must-visit destination for discovering affordable art in Winnipeg, supporting local artists, and enjoying a lively, accessible creative experience—plus kids 16 and under attend free.
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Celebrating Canada Day 2025

Canada Day concerts and celebration in Melgund Township were a resounding success!
Art Borups Corners 1 Jul 2025
Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Communities celebrate Canada Day 2025 in Northwestern Ontario

The Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township was buzzing for a fantastic Canada Day celebration, pulling in close to 100 folks from all around Northwestern Ontario. The air was alive with the sound of the band Country Twist playing popular tunes, and plenty of people were out on the dance floor, showing off their moves and just soaking up the fun.

The food was a huge hit, too! The busy cookshack was cranking out delicious hotdogs, French fries, smokies, and cheeseburgers all day long. And what a lifesaver the new pavilion was – it just got finished this week and offered some much-needed shade from the sun. Plus, there were new event tents set up, so everyone had a cool spot to hang out and enjoy this great community get-together.

The day's events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
The day’s events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.
Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.

It was a great event filled with community spirit, music and vibrant celebrations, and the joyous coming together that defines our region. We are incredibly proud to have supported this year’s events and are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a memorable occasion for everyone.

This year's first Silent Auction raised $523 to support recreation programs in the township.
This year’s first Silent Auction and Art Sale raised $523 to support recreation programs in the township.
Jamie Bell from The Arts Incubator presents a signed print to Michelle Robinson from the Local Services Board of Melgund for their upcoming Market and Silent Auction to be held during Canada Day activities.
Artwork was on display and available for sale. Jamie Bell from The Arts Incubator presents a signed print to Michelle Robinson from the Local Services Board of Melgund for their upcoming Silent Auction to be held during Canada Day activities.

Extending thanks for our program to be part of such a special celebration

These fantastic celebrations wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity and dedication of local businesses and organizations. A huge thank you to all our cherished sponsors, whose support truly made the difference.

We thank The Local Services Board of Melgund, Downtown Dollar, Schmidt’s Greenhouse, James’ No Frills, Tim Hortons, PI Family Restaurant, Tupperware (Ruby Smith), Art Borups Corners, Home Hardware, CKDR, Safeway, Solomon’s & Sons, Skene’s Transfer and Supply, Dingwall Ford, Ella Lynne’s, Fifth Avenue Jewellery (Michelle Robinson), Soulless Tattoo and Vape, Renew Construction and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. Special thanks to the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter Arts program.

Their commitment helped create lasting memories and build stronger, more connected communities. Thank you for making Canada Day 2025 a spectacular success!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Projects and Programs for The Arts Incubator are made possible with support and funding from the Ontario Arts Council.
Thank you to Ruby Smith at Tupperware Dryden for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations!
Thank you to Skene's Transfer for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township!
Thank you to Solomon & Sons in Dryden for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township!
Thank you to CKDR Radio in Dryden for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township, Dyment and Borups Corners.
Thank you to the Dryden Patricia Inn for supporting the 2025 Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township!
Thank you to the Downtown Dollar in Dryden for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario!
Thank you to Schmidt Greenhouses in Dryden, Northwestern Ontario for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township!
Thank you to Home Hardware in Dryden, Northwestern Ontario for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebrations and music events in Melgund Township!
Thank you to Safeway Dryden for supporting this year's Canada Day Celebration activities and musical events in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario!
Thank you very much to James' No Frills in Dryden, Northwestern Ontario for their support of this year's Canada Day Celebrations in Melgund Township! We greatly appreciate their support!

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Art Borups Corners

Art Borups Corners

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Art Borups Corners is a dynamic participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. The program was founded in 2014, with its arts incubator established in 2021 and 2022 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

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