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2026 Spring Art Exhibition

The Spring Arts Exhibition 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba is a premier Multi and Inter-Arts showcase featuring Northern Artists, Indigenous arts practitioners, and emerging and established creators. Presented through our Northern Arts Program and led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, this month-long exhibition highlights visual art, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and participatory community projects. Visitors can experience innovative artwork, live creative sessions, hands-on workshops, and cultural storytelling that celebrates Indigenous arts, land-based knowledge, northern traditions, and multi-disciplinary artistic practices. By connecting rural and urban northern communities, the Spring Arts Exhibition 2026 fosters cross-regional collaboration, supports local talent, and positions Northwestern Ontario as a vibrant hub for northern arts, creative innovation, and cultural engagement.

2026 Spring Art Exhibition

Art Borups Corners 24 Mar 2026

This year's arts show and exhibition runs from April 17 - May 17 in Northwestern Ontario.

April 1: Apply for the Under $100 Art Show in Winnipeg Apply Now to the Under $100 Art Show in Winnipeg

April 1: Apply for the Under $100 Art Show in Winnipeg

Art Borups Corners 23 Mar 2026

Artist applications for Saskatoon & Winnipeg will open April 1, 2026.

Spring Exhibition 2026 welcomes Eva Suluk

In the 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, Inuit artist and filmmaker Eva Suluk showcases her acclaimed work from Isuma TV’s Inuit Makers series. Her eight-part documentary films capture traditional land-based practices, including caribou harvesting, butchering, and meat preservation, highlighting the intergenerational transfer of Inuit knowledge, skills, and storytelling. Shot in a meditative “Slow TV” style, Eva’s films provide an immersive glimpse into Inuit culture, northern Canadian traditions, and Indigenous heritage. Visitors can explore her work alongside visual art, photography, and interactive exhibits, connecting local audiences with northern Indigenous perspectives. Watch the full series on Isuma TV and experience the continuity of Inuit land-based practices and cultural storytelling.

Spring Exhibition 2026 welcomes Eva Suluk

Art Borups Corners 23 Mar 2026

Month-Long Exhibition To Showcase Eva Suluk’s Work With Isuma TV’s Inuit Makers Series As part of this...

2026 Spring Arts Exhibition: Leanne Nicholson

This year’s Spring Arts Exhibition at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario is proud to spotlight the powerful work of local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson. Deeply rooted in the landscapes of northwestern Ontario, Leanne’s striking mixed-media practice—ranging from intricately painted skulls and antlers to evocative wildlife imagery—brings the spirit of the land into the space in a way that is both raw and deeply moving. We are excited to welcome her work into this year’s exhibition and to share her unique voice, shaped by nature, resilience, and lived experience, with the community.

2026 Spring Arts Exhibition: Leanne Nicholson

Art Borups Corners 22 Mar 2026

We're excited to welcome Leanne Nicholson to this year's 2026 Arts Exhibition!

Launching Your Climate Focused Startup The Hook: Compel Your Reader

Launching Your Climate Focused Startup

Art Borups Corners 22 Mar 2026

A practical guide for aspiring climate founders on finding market fit, securing impact funding, and building a...

Leading Teams Through Creative Play This old Huey St. Aubin Lumber truck is likely a 1942 model Dodge Power Wagon. It tells the tough story of Northern Ontario hauling.

This old Huey St. Aubin Lumber truck is likely a 1942 model Dodge Power Wagon. It tells the tough story of Northern Ontario hauling.

Leading Teams Through Creative Play

Arts Incubator Winnipeg 21 Mar 2026

Harness the power of improv and community partnerships to develop leadership skills without breaking the bank.

Creative Consensus This beautiful, but heavily worn, Volvo P1800 sports coupe—famous for its elegant design and starring role in The Saint—now sits quietly, its original red paint fading to purple. The distinct curves and chrome details are still visible beneath the rust, suggesting a glamorous life that ended here among the trees.

This beautiful, but heavily worn, Volvo P1800 sports coupe—famous for its elegant design and starring role in The Saint—now sits quietly, its original red paint fading to purple. The distinct curves and chrome details are still visible beneath the rust, suggesting a glamorous life that ended here among the trees.

Creative Consensus

Arts Incubator Winnipeg 20 Mar 2026

Creative democracy is a psychological defense mechanism that prioritizes social harmony over creative excellence.

Hollywood Meets the Neural Network Where the Pavement Gives Up

Hollywood Meets the Neural Network

Jamie Bell 19 Mar 2026

From de-aging actors to creating impossible landscapes, AI is revolutionizing the film industry and making high-end VFX...

Building Genius on Tight Budgets wild-roses-natural-light-northern-flowers-ontario

Building Genius on Tight Budgets

Arts Incubator Winnipeg 18 Mar 2026

Learn how scrappy leadership and cross-departmental shadowing can turn a small team into a creative powerhouse.

The Myth of the Happy Client This little Winnipeg resident is braving the last gasp of winter. Spring is on the way, and even the squirrels in Winnipeg can feel it! Photo: Tony Eetak