This short and fun course invites participants to explore the intersection of land-based programming, creative arts, and sustainability. Through hands-on learning and arts-based approaches, students will gain practical insights into designing programs that connect deeply with the land, integrate cultural practices, and promote environmental stewardship. Emphasizing experiential learning, the course provides real-world examples and encourages participants to develop innovative solutions that are both creative and sustainable, using the arts as a bridge between nature and community.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Program for their generous support in piloting this course. Their commitment to fostering creative innovation has made this educational experience possible, and we appreciate their investment in the future of arts-based programming and sustainability.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Introducing Land-Based Programming and Land LabsExplore land-based learning, arts integration, and sustainable program design practices.6
- 1.1An Introduction to Land-Based Programming
- 1.2Understanding the Role of Land Labs in Experiential Learning and Creative Expression
- 1.3Understanding Land Stewardship and Arts in Program Design
- 1.4Integrating Arts and Cultural Practices in Land-Based Learning
- 1.5Applying Land-Based Programming and Arts to Real-World Projects
- 1.6Test Your Knowledge: Land Labs and Living Labs13 Questions
Instructor
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.
