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.

In partnership with the Dyment Museum, the Local Services Board of Melgund and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, we’re working on a gallery and heritage space at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
September saw the return of structured events, pop-up exhibitions, and the highly successful artist and farmer’s market.
Our work with Global Dignity Canada got a shout out from the House of Commons in October!
Crowds filled new event tents.

Empowering the Next Generation

Tony Eetak hits the keys at the Dyment Recreation Hall, a venue for many local and regional music events.
Tony Eetak hits the keys at the Dyment Recreation Hall, a venue for many local and regional music events.

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

Users from more than 4,300 communities around the world visited our platforms this year.

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.

Daily AverageTotals

Month		FilesPagesVisitsVisitsPagesFiles
Dec 202536,85716,3756,158178,601474,8851,068,855
Nov 202527,98217,0545,153154,606511,644839,465
Oct 202526,61614,3753,510108,826445,636825,101
Sep 202524,47919,2313,334100,045576,932734,390
Aug 202513,3418,0892,08264,567250,775413,581
Jul 202516,96410,9612,16267,040339,793525,903
Jun 202524,15416,4172,51875,544492,526724,623
May 202517,2319,7151,78055,187301,171534,180
Apr 202522,67312,4241,98559,558372,747680,216
Mar 202514,6327,5031,57748,915232,613453,616
Feb 202517,25510,3011,67746,960288,432483,165
Jan 202513,6757,4611,01324,331179,081328,223
Totals


984,1804,466,2357,611,318

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.