The Arts Incubator

The Arts Incubator 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.

Local Food Production Activities Flourish in Northwestern Ontario Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Local Food Production Activities Flourish in Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator May 13, 2025

Exciting progress in Northwestern Ontario! Our sustainable agriculture pilot project, supported by Manitoba Agriculture and Sustainable Canadian...

Celebrating the International Day of Plant Health On this International Day of Plant Health, our raspberry bushes are sprouting strong — a small but powerful reminder that healthy plants are the foundation of healthy communities, ecosystems, and futures.

On this International Day of Plant Health, our raspberry bushes are sprouting strong — a small but powerful reminder that healthy plants are the foundation of healthy communities, ecosystems, and futures.

Celebrating the International Day of Plant Health

The Arts Incubator May 12, 2025

Growing Food Security from the Ground Up Today marks the International Day of Plant Health, a global reminder...

Apple Orchard Project Blossoms in the Northwest

Seedlings for a northern apple orchard are thriving as spring arrives, marking the next phase of a community-led food sovereignty project. Seeded with support from the Manitoba Agriculture Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture program and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, last year’s five pilot trees survived the winter. This season, 30 more apple trees will be planted—laying deep roots for a resilient, local food future.

Apple Orchard Project Blossoms in the Northwest

The Arts Incubator May 12, 2025

After a long winter and months of patient tending, a promising apple orchard project in Northern Ontario...

Sowing Sustainability: Early Growth in Our Strawberry Patches Strawberries are waking up in our northern garden, part of a project building community resilience through fresh food.

Strawberries are waking up in our northern garden, part of a project building community resilience through fresh food.

Sowing Sustainability: Early Growth in Our Strawberry Patches

The Arts Incubator May 10, 2025

After months of dormancy, the plants are pushing up healthy green leaves, showing us just how much...

A New Season Begins with Raspberries This tiny raspberry plant is part of something much bigger—community food security and sustainability.

A New Season Begins with Raspberries

The Arts Incubator May 10, 2025

This raspberry shoot marks the beginning of our food production and sustainable agriculture pilot project—planted last year...

Small Farms, Big Impact: Agriculture in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario Small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are helping to strengthen local food systems, create rural jobs, and boost Ontario’s economy. From direct-to-consumer sales and CSA programs to renewable energy and women-led operations, agriculture in Northern Ontario is growing with resilience and purpose.

Small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are helping to strengthen local food systems, create rural jobs, and boost Ontario’s economy. From direct-to-consumer sales and CSA programs to renewable energy and women-led operations, agriculture in Northern Ontario is growing with resilience and purpose.

Small Farms, Big Impact: Agriculture in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator May 8, 2025

Learn how small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are boosting food security, creating jobs,...

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Weekend Workshop with Jamie Bell Join us for a hybrid presentation on this year's upcoming Food Security, Food Production, and Sustainable Agriculture program, hosted by interdisciplinary artist and community-based researcher, Jamie Bell.

Join us for a hybrid presentation on this year's upcoming Food Security, Food Production, and Sustainable Agriculture program, hosted by interdisciplinary artist and community-based researcher, Jamie Bell.

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Weekend Workshop with Jamie Bell

The Arts Incubator May 5, 2025

Join us for a hybrid presentation on this year's upcoming Food Security, Food Production, and Sustainable Agriculture...

Far North Ontario Music Statistics

Beat the winter blues with spring just around the corner at the 2025 Winter Music and Arts Retreat in Borups Corners. This invigorating weekend event welcomes musicians from across the region to gather for jam sessions, sharing experiences, and savoring delightful local cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a passionate enthusiast, this retreat promises an open, collaborative environment where all musicians are welcome. For more details or to reserve your spot, please contact us at info@artsincubator.ca. Join us for a memorable escape filled with creativity and community!

Far North Ontario Music Statistics

The Arts Incubator April 27, 2025

Across Ontario’s Far North, musicians and small arts organizations are keeping the music alive — often with...

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Winter’s End

The Arts Incubator April 13, 2025

Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario -- A new virtual exhibition titled Winter’s End invites audiences into an atmospheric journey through...

Adventures with Dill This year as part of our pilot food security and sustainable food systems program, we're being introduced to a lot of new foods - like Dill!