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Songs, Sets, and Summer Vibes

Summer Artists Retreat begins with jamming, shared meals, and 79 songs prepared for the Melgund Township Canada Day stage.
The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg 14 Jun 2025
Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Summer Artists Retreat Kicks Off with Music, Meals, and Momentum

This weekend’s Summer Artists Retreat with Art Borups Corners is off to a fantastic start! The energy was high on Friday evening as artists and musicians gathered for an informal night of rehearsals, jamming, and collaborative repertoire development. Laughter filled the room as musicians traded stories, shared songs, and began laying the groundwork for what promises to be a powerful performance season.

Saturday morning began with a hearty breakfast—coffee brewing, instruments nearby, and conversations flowing easily between participants. It was a chance not just to fuel up, but to connect and set the tone for a weekend of focused creativity and planning.

The rest of Saturday morning and early afternoon was dedicated to organizing seven full performance sets and finalizing the list of 79 songs to rehearse. From old-time classics like “Silver Wings” to favourites like “Swinging Doors” the mix is as dynamic as the artists themselves. The excitement is already building for the upcoming Melgund Township Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st, where these carefully crafted sets will take centre stage.

With collaboration, community, and creativity leading the way, this year’s retreat is already proving to be more than just a weekend of practice—it’s a celebration of shared passion and preparation for an unforgettable week of music kicking off July 1st.

Upcoming Events:

Join us for a night of great local talent at the Dryden Go-Getters Centre! Whether you're performing or just there to enjoy the show, it's a relaxed, fun evening full of music and community spirit. Doors open at 7:00 PM — come early to grab a good seat!
Join us for a night of great local talent at the Dryden Go-Getters Centre with Gerry McArthur, Tanya McArthur and Maurice Betournay! Whether you’re performing or just there to enjoy the show, it’s a relaxed, fun evening full of music and community spirit. Doors open at 7:00 PM — come early to grab a good seat!
Join the Local Services Board of Melgund for a day brimming with music, games, captivating performances, and joyful celebration. This signature event is designed for everyone, with activities for all ages and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion for every community member.
Join Art Borups Corners, Country Twist and the Local Services Board of Melgund for a day brimming with music, games, captivating performances, and joyful celebration. This signature event is designed for everyone, with activities for all ages and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion for every community member.

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The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg

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The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 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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This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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