Thanking our Artists: Terri Bell

Our program is designed to build a more vibrant and sustainable arts ecosystem in Northwestern Ontario by empowering artists with both traditional knowledge and modern digital skills.

This summer, we’ve focused on providing hands-on training and professional development to address the unique challenges faced by local artists. The success of this initiative is a direct result of the incredible support we’ve received from our community, including our dedicated team of collaborating artists, educators, and creative entrepreneurs. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our work, helping us to nurture the next generation of arts leaders and sustain cultural practices in the region.

Today, we extend a sincere thank you to Terri Bell, a long-time crafter and dedicated arts administrator. As the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Services Board of Melgund, one of our key supporting organizations, Terri has been an invaluable asset. Her constant organizational skills and unwavering support have kept our program on track. From coordinating music events to our fall exhibition, craft fair, and music jamboree, she has been a constant presence, helping to set up and manage countless details. We are immensely grateful for her hard work and her commitment to making our community arts events and summer program a resounding success.

This year’s program would not have been possible without the incredible support and funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program. As well, we would not have been able to accomplish this program without the kind support of organizations like Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada, the Local Services Board of Melgund, The Arts Incubator and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program.

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Art Borups Corners

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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 AI-powered exhibitions, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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