DIGITAL SALVAGE

Beneath the Code

New Spaces

By Tony Eetak
A new space. Not yet complete. It is dark. There is nothing on the walls. But people are meeting here again.
Filed Under: 2024-5782, Manitoba, Winnipeg
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Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.

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Beneath the Code

This was an experiment in system collision. Thanks to the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, we embedded participatory art and Indigenous-led storytelling inside processes usually reserved for optimization and prediction. And it was an adventure.

artsincubator.ca

This urban and northern arts program connects artists and communities across Winnipeg, Manitoba, Minnesota and Northwestern Ontario. Focused on cultural innovation, participatory arts, and community-driven creativity, the program supports artist residencies, workshops, and collaborative projects that foster resilience, inclusivity, and bold artistic expression. By bridging urban and remote regions through mentorship and media arts access, the incubator empowers emerging and community-based artists to shape the future of arts in Manitoba and beyond.

DIGITAL SALVAGE

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This program was made possible with support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Program