Ribbons of green and purple aurora stretched across a star-filled night sky.
Northern Lights Paint the Sky in Vibrant Waves of Green and Purple
This week, Northwestern Ontario has been treated to a mesmerizing display of the northern lights. Against the crisp, dark winter skies, ribbons of green, violet, and pink shimmer and twist, illuminating the landscape below with a magical glow that feels both ancient and immediate.
Locals and visitors alike paused to witness the celestial performance, cameras raised and breath visible in the cold night air. Each flicker and swirl of the aurora reminds observers of the universe’s vastness and the enduring beauty of the North.
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 exhibitions and applied AI research, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.