Bush Roads and Blueberries
Art Borups Corners connects food security and land-based learning with a favourite August tradition: blueberry picking.
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Northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario is a region defined by its vast landscapes, resilient communities, and growing creative movement. Projects like Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator are helping shape a new era of collaboration and artistic innovation across the North. Supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, these initiatives foster interdisciplinary creation, digital arts, and community-based projects that reflect the unique spirit of Northern Ontario. From Melgund Township to Borups Corners and Dyment, Northwestern Ontario is emerging as a vibrant hub where artists and residents work together to strengthen cultural identity and expand opportunities for creative growth across the region.
Understanding Leadership Pipelines and Succession Planning
Our newest project introduces succession planning and leadership pipelines for small Canadian arts nonprofits.
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On the Land: Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen and Labrador Tea
Nestled right beside the fuzzy leaves of Labrador Tea, Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen creates iconic ground cover across high latitudes.
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Youth Learning How To Make Handmade Ribbon Skirts
Discover how youth are learning sewing machine skills, garment design and contemporary fashion through ribbon skirt workshops in Northwestern Ontario.
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Bones, Skulls and Paint
Bones, skulls and paint came together during a unique Summer Arts Incubator workshop at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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Summer Arts Incubator Brings Creative Activity to Melgund
Summer arts, gardening and food production activities are underway at in Melgund Township.
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Ribbon Dresses and Needlework at Dyment Hall This Summer
Participants learned to make traditional ribbon dresses this summer at free drop-in sessions in Dyment Recreation Hall.
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Pest Control on Four Legs
Northern Leopard Frogs thrive in late summer garden beds, serving as vital bioindicators and pest controllers.
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Meeting the Fritillary
Spotting orange-and-black fritillary butterflies as they soak up heat along sunny forest trails in August.
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Pit Firing Update: Preparing for the Fire
One of our summer Living Lab projects is transforming local wild clays and forest materials into a ceramic research program.
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