2025 Year in Review

Reflecting on a Transformative 2025

As the curtains close on 2025, we find ourselves looking back with immense gratitude. This has been a definitive year for our collective of creators. From the artistic heartbeat of Winnipeg to the visionary projects spanning Manitoba, Nunavut, Minnesota, and Ontario, we have been moved by the sheer talent and tenacity of the artists we are privileged to support.

Thanks to your belief in our mission, Our program has evolved into a more resilient and inclusive home for creative experimentation. These milestones belong to all of us, and we are honoured to have shared this journey with you.

Our Year in Review

Before we turn our focus to the horizon of a new year, let’s take a moment to celebrate the stories and successes that defined our last twelve months.

Building for the Future

Infrastructure was a major theme of our 2025 narrative. We saw the tangible impact of new event spaces in Northwestern Ontario, providing a home for music and community gatherings. Looking forward, we are excited to announce that a brand-new gallery and exhibition space is slated to open early in the coming year.

Empowering the Next Generation

Special thanks to youth Tony Eetak and Krish Agrawal for working with us this year. We learned so much working and learning with them and they made incredible contributions to our work.

This vital work was made possible through the support of the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Connecting with a Global Community

Our digital reach has expanded beyond our wildest expectations. This year, The Arts Incubator became a truly global destination, welcoming visitors from over 4,200 communities worldwide. We saw a staggering 984,180 visits and more than 4.4 million page views—a massive leap in engagement compared to previous years. December was particularly remarkable, as our community engagement peaked with nearly 179,000 visits in a single month.

Looking Forward: Our Hopes for 2026

As we cross the threshold into 2026, The Arts Incubator team sends you our warmest wishes for:

• Boundless Inspiration: May your creative sparks grow into roaring fires.
• Well-being: We wish you a year of balance, health, and peace.
• Deepened Ties: We look forward to building even stronger collaborations within our regional and international arts networks.

With Deep Gratitude

Our work is only possible through the generosity of our partners. We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

• The Manitoba Arts Council (Indigenous 360 Program)
• The Arts Incubator Winnipeg
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design
• The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (UMD)
• The OpenAI Researcher Access Program
• The Ontario Arts Council (Multi and Inter-Arts Projects)
• The Government of Ontario
• The Local Services Board of Melgund
• Art Borups Corners

Thank you for making 2025 a year to remember.

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Art Borups Corners

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Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive AI-powered exhibitions, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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