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Borups Corners

Step into the artistic heartbeat of Melgund Township. As the home of our living lab for land-based artistry, this section explores the creative narratives shaping Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario. From site-specific wilderness art to Indigenous-led AI storytelling labs we bridge traditional northern heritage with digital innovation.

Arts, Creativity and Emerging AI Technologies

Explore community-driven public art, seasonal photography walks, and immersive exhibitions that redefine the Highway 17 corridor. Our participatory arts research even transforms complex regional issues—like nuclear waste management and the Deep Geological Repository—into human-centric media stories, ensuring local voices resonate with creativity and care. Stay connected with the artists, mural projects, and pioneering creative spaces that make Art Borups Corners a beacon for rural arts in the North.

The Dyment Recreation Hall and complex greenspace just got a vibrant upgrade this weekend! We’ve officially planted these gorgeous red and white petunias to bring some bright, seasonal color to our community recreation park. Next time you're dropping by for an event or a walk, make sure to check out the fresh landscaping!
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Local Volunteers Transforming Community Park and Recreation Spaces

From young apple trees to colourful flowers, see how a team effort on Saturday turned a local park into a picture-perfect backdrop for summer recreation…
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From industrial relic to fine art: learn how Dryden's own Tanya McArthur transforms salvaged vintage sawblades into stunning local landscapes.
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Those Beautiful Painted Sawblades

Many visitors have asked about the striking painted sawblades on display—explore the artistry of Dryden artist Tanya McArthur.
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Let’s get creative while getting our hands dirty! Join local artists and green thumbs at Dyment Recreation Hall on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. for a fun Community Garden Gathering to beautify our park and greenspace in preparation for Canada Day events.
Community Garden

Calling All Artists & Green Thumbs: Let’s Get Creative and support the Community Garden!

Calling all artists and green thumbs!
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From Kids With Cups To You With A Smile: Don’t Miss The Dyment Park Lemonade Stand This Canada Day
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Kids. Lemonade. Chaos. Joy. Dyment Park.

Visit Dyment Park on July 1 from 12–5 p.m. for a kids-run lemonade stand at the Melgund Canada Day Festival. Fresh, fun, and refreshing!
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Celebrate Canada Day in Northwestern Ontario with local artists, vendors, live music and handmade crafts by Tanya McArthur at Dyment Recreation Hall. Vendor spaces are free and still available.
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Dryden Artist Tanya McArthur Bringing Handmade Creations to Canada Day Market

Artist Tanya McArthur’s colourful knitted creations join a growing lineup of vendors, music and community for upcoming Canada events Day in Dyment.
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Celebrate Canada Day in Northwestern Ontario
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Celebrate Canada Day in Northwestern Ontario

Northwestern Ontario celebrates Canada Day in Melgund Township with entertainment, food, arts and family-friendly fun on July 1 from 12-5 p.m.
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The Art Borups Corners Spring and Summer Arts Incubator Program in Melgund Township is a Northern Ontario arts incubator supporting creative entrepreneurship, arts-based research, and community-led cultural programming across rural communities including Dyment and Borups Corners.
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Art and Placemaking Revitalizes Dyment Recreation Hall

See how we turned an underutilized room at the Dyment Recreation Hall into a welcoming culture space for everyone in the area.
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Canada Day Celebration in Melgund Township Features Dryden Sewer and Craft Artisan Francine Higgins
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Canada Day Celebration in Melgund Township Features Dryden Sewer and Craft Artisan Francine Higgins

Visitors to Dyment Recreation Hall can discover handmade sewn creations, local artisans, vendors, and family-friendly Canada Day activities. This year's Canada Day festivities at the…
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Local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson led a thoughtful discussion on grief, memory, and healing through art during the June Speaker Series in Melgund Township. Participants gathered to reflect on loss, resilience, and the role creative expression can play in navigating life's most difficult experiences.
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Artist-Led Workshop Examines Grief and Memory

Community members gathered in Melgund Township for a thoughtful conversation on grief, loss and creative expression with artist Leanne Nicholson.
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Crowds filled the new event tents listening to music and enjoying food from the Cookshack.
Volunteer Opportunities

Canada Day: Summer Artist and Vendors Market

Join us for the Dyment Community Craft Sale this Canada Day, July 1st. Free vendor tables for local artisans, makers, and food growers.
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Opportunities for Artists

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!

ART BORUPS CORNERS SOCIETY

Art Borups Corners is a non-profit arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We bring artists, youth, and local residents together through hands-on creative projects, workshops, and storytelling rooted in everyday life in the North. Our focus is on making space for people to try things, share skills, and build confidence through art that grows out of where they live.


We’re also a place for testing ideas and working across different ways of making — from land-based practice to digital work and everything in between. Much of what we do happens through partnerships and shared projects, connecting local creative work with wider conversations while keeping things grounded, practical, and community-led.


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ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM

Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Logo

This program was seeded with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse program. This program allowed us to explore strategic arts innovation, capacity building and new technologies. Programming was also supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Province of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

PROGRAMMING SUPPORTED BY

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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