Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

Looking up at the trees The chill is finally easing up, making it the perfect time to get outside and capture the beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Soon, these branches will be bursting with life, offering endless inspiration for art and photography. Photo: Tony Eetak

The chill is finally easing up, making it the perfect time to get outside and capture the beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Soon, these branches will be bursting with life, offering endless inspiration for art and photography. Photo: Tony Eetak

Looking up at the trees

Tony Eetak February 26, 2025

Capture the stark beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba this winter! From snow-covered landscapes to the city's unique charm,...

Statistics Canada: Remoteness Persists as Major Barrier to Indigenous High School Graduation Far From Home, Far From Opportunity? For First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Canada's remote communities, geographic isolation translates into stark educational inequalities, with significantly reduced chances of completing high school and accessing further education and employment pathways. We must ask: are we truly providing equitable opportunities for all?

Far From Home, Far From Opportunity? For First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Canada's remote communities, geographic isolation translates into stark educational inequalities, with significantly reduced chances of completing high school and accessing further education and employment pathways. We must ask: are we truly providing equitable opportunities for all?

Statistics Canada: Remoteness Persists as Major Barrier to Indigenous High School Graduation

Jamie Bell February 26, 2025

Geographic remoteness remains a significant barrier to high school completion for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Canada,...

A Framework for Renewal: Recreation’s Untapped Arts Potential Unlocking Creativity: Community recreation centers are often overlooked hubs of potential. Discover how integrating arts into these spaces, guided by the Framework for Recreation in Canada, can revitalize communities and spark unexpected creativity.

Unlocking Creativity: Community recreation centers are often overlooked hubs of potential. Discover how integrating arts into these spaces, guided by the Framework for Recreation in Canada, can revitalize communities and spark unexpected creativity.

A Framework for Renewal: Recreation’s Untapped Arts Potential

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg February 26, 2025

Arts in community recreation presents a compelling strategy for community renewal.

From Pine to Pippins: Northwestern Ontario Youth Cultivate Apple Comeback Seeds are starting to sprout, and being placed into soil for planting this spring. These hopeful sprouts represent the beginning of a community-led effort to revitalize apple growing in Northwestern Ontario.

Seeds are starting to sprout, and being placed into soil for planting this spring. These hopeful sprouts represent the beginning of a community-led effort to revitalize apple growing in Northwestern Ontario.

From Pine to Pippins: Northwestern Ontario Youth Cultivate Apple Comeback

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg February 26, 2025

Forget towering pines and lumber futures, this spring in Northwestern Ontario, a different kind of seedling is...

Spring is almost here! 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

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

Spring is almost here!

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg February 26, 2025

Winnipeg's winter is almost over! Get ready for spring recreation in Manitoba. Warmer days are...

Level Up Art & Tech: Try Google Gemini Code Assist Artists & students: Gemini Code Assist offers FREE AI for creative coding projects! Boost your tech skills & code smarter.

Artists & students: Gemini Code Assist offers FREE AI for creative coding projects! Boost your tech skills & code smarter.

Level Up Art & Tech: Try Google Gemini Code Assist

Jamie Bell February 26, 2025

Artists & students: Gemini Code Assist offers FREE AI for creative coding projects! Boost your...

Manitoba Honey and Lavender Panna Cotta For this week's AI Food Prompt Art series image and recipe, we showcase a Manitoba honey and lavender panna cotta, a sweet floral treat perfect for a summer dessert.

Manitoba Honey and Lavender Panna Cotta

Jamie Bell February 26, 2025

This week’s AI Food Prompt Friday recipe features a Manitoba honey and lavender panna cotta, bringing a...

Arts Council Cash? Know Your Agreement! Funding Facts for Artists Your art, your vision, your funding! Don't feel overwhelmed by Funding Agreements. This article provides essential tips for Indigenous youth artists to understand and manage their Arts Council support, helping your creative dreams take flight.

Your art, your vision, your funding! Don't feel overwhelmed by Funding Agreements. This article provides essential tips for Indigenous youth artists to understand and manage their Arts Council support, helping your creative dreams take flight.

Arts Council Cash? Know Your Agreement! Funding Facts for Artists

Jamie Bell February 25, 2025

Arts Council funding is vital, but know your agreement! Clarity protects you, ensures responsible spending, and lets...

Open Mic vs. Jam Session: Know the Difference Explore the world of live music! This article clarifies the difference between open mics and jam sessions, offering insights for musicians looking to perform or collaborate. Plus, tips for organizers.

Explore the world of live music! This article clarifies the difference between open mics and jam sessions, offering insights for musicians looking to perform or collaborate. Plus, tips for organizers.

Open Mic vs. Jam Session: Know the Difference

Jamie Bell February 25, 2025

Confused about open mics vs. jams? Learn the key differences between these popular music events, from showcasing...

Art Without Bosses: The Case for Non-Hierarchical Arts A new wave of artist-led spaces is challenging traditional hierarchies, embracing collaboration, autonomy, and creative freedom. These self-managed collectives are reshaping the future of the arts across Canada. Discover how non-hierarchical models are empowering artists in our five-part series.