Northern Ontario Arts

Northwestern Ontario Arts features arts and culture news, artist profiles, exhibitions, festivals, public art, and creative initiatives from across Northwestern Ontario. Explore visual arts, music, literature, film, Indigenous arts and culture. Discover the artists, organizations, events, and placemaking projects shaping arts and culture across Northwestern Ontario.

Getting Ready for the Canada Day Festival!

Community volunteers readied Dyment Park for summer events, including artist markets, live music, food vendors, and Canada Day.

Melgund Township

Art Borups Corners: Taking the Arts Outdoors

Art Borups Corners is bringing art outdoors with new flower gardens and apple trees at Dyment Recreation Hall and Park.

Northern Ontario Arts

Melgund Canada Day Arts and Crafts Market: Francine Higgins

Melgund Township Canada Day Market Showcases Dryden Textile Artist Francine Higgins.

Photos and Short Stories

Painted Paddle, Northern Spirit

From painted paddles and nature-inspired creations to a diverse collection of mixed-media artwork, visitors can explore an impressive display of local talent in the heart…

Exhibitions

Art on Display: Mixed Media Art by Leanne Nicholson

The artwork of Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson is on display at the Dyment Recreation Hall.

Borups Corners

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.

Tourism

Visit Melgund Township in Northwestern Ontario

Visit Melgund Township in Northwestern Ontario, just off Highway 17 on Highway 603, offering a welcoming rural stop with rest facilities and seasonal cultural exhibits.