The Latest Arts Incubator News

The Latest News

Differentiation of Instruction: Cultivating Talent and Collaboration

We are always exploring and learning about different approaches to arts programming! Jamie Bell and the Art Borups Corners team are redefining collaboration by tailoring opportunities to align with each participant’s passions and skills—whether they’re emerging artists, seasoned creators, or behind-the-scenes supporters.

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Featured News and Stories

From all of us at Arts Borups Corners, Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

To everyone who has supported, participated in, or partnered with us—thank you. Your enthusiasm and dedication make everything we do possible. Whether you joined us in our studios, attended events, or followed along from afar, you’ve been an essential part of our journey.

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2023-2024 Activities, Impacts and Outcomes Report

We’re thrilled to share our 2023-2024 Activities, Impacts, and Outcomes Report! This year has been transformative, as we continued rebuilding our facilities, expanded our arts-based programming, and deepened our focus on climate entrepreneurship and creative leadership.

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Art Borups Corners and Winnipeg Arts Incubator founding member Tony Eetak is one of the emerging youth and artists using the OpenAI Researcher Access Program to support participatory arts, digital skills development and community-based research.

Transforming the Future With AI, Game Design and Participatory Arts Research

This year a small, grassroots arts hub in Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba is revolutionizing Northern arts and community research fusing art and AI. From skills to streamlining administrative tasks, empowering youth with gamified learning, and creating digital archives, this innovative program is building the next generation of leaders while addressing complex local issues with cutting-edge technology.

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Arts, Culture and Creative Leadership

Hard at work: We were so excited to be collaborating last year with biosystems students at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. It was inspiring to see Minnesota and Manitoba connecting through relationship development and engagement using the arts and experiential design. Photo: Kami Norland

How Learning About Experiential Design Can Transform Opportunities for Artists and Their Communities

Emerging artists in Winnipeg and Minneapolis have been stepping beyond traditional studios to address critical issues like food security and climate resilience through experiential learning. By combining hands-on practice with creative reflection, they’re using art as a powerful tool for community transformation while gaining invaluable real-world skills.

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This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.

Going nuclear with arts, culture and climate change

Last week, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the Ignace-Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation area as the selected site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel. This decision, following a rigorous site selection process spanning over a decade, represents a landmark moment for the region.

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Emerging youth artist and musician Tony Eetak explores a VR installation in summer 2024 at the Urban Shaman Contemporary Art Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

From Biophilic Design to VR: The Next Era of Artistic Storytelling?

Revolutionizing the arts in rural and northern communities, a Winnipeg-based program is merging UX/UI design, virtual reality, and biophilic principles to craft cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. By blending technology, storytelling, and nature-inspired design, the initiative empowers under-resourced arts organizations to thrive, adapt, and connect with global audiences—while staying deeply rooted in their local identities.

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Digital Arts and Artificial Intelligence

In this photo, emerging Inuk artist and musician Tony Eetak reflects on the visible vault during a workshop at Qaumajuq and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Since 2021, Art Borups Corners and the Winnipeg Arts Incubator program have been supporting artists and communities across Manitoba, northern Canada, and internationally, seeded with support from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Winnipeg Artists Using Storytelling, Events, and Curation to Inspire Change

Rooted in creativity and community, a Winnipeg-based program led by interdisciplinary artists Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak is blending participatory storytelling, innovative technologies, and mentorship, to inspire artists and organizations to amplify their voices, plan impactful events, and curate transformative exhibits—all while staying true to their cultural identities.

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Digital return systems are able to revolutionize how rural and remote communities share their stories and connect with global audiences. These innovative tools empower artists to showcase their work beyond geographic barriers, fostering new opportunities for collaboration and creative expression.

Building Bridges: The Growing Need for Digital Return Systems in the Arts

In remote and rural communities, artists are leveraging digital return systems to overcome isolation, preserve cultural heritage, and share their stories with the world. Today, artists and innovators are bridging the gaps between tradition and technology, creating opportunities for connection and creativity in the digital age.

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We’re thrilled to unveil one of our flagship projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. "Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling" is a hands-on program that pushes the boundaries of how we interpret and communicate complex data through artistic expression and cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs and Three.js.

Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling with OpenAI and Three.js!

We’re thrilled to unveil one of our flagship projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. “Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling” is a hands-on program that pushes the boundaries of how we interpret and communicate complex data through artistic expression and cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs and Three.js.

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Climate Change, Environment and Food Security

Local Services Board of Melgund – Dec. 24, 2024

The Local Service Board of Melgund held a meeting on December 16th, 2024, discussing several key updates and events. Highlights included the approval of the November Treasurer’s Report, a successful Community Christmas Supper with games and a gift exchange, and plans for upcoming activities such as Games Night on January 12th, 2025.

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Art Borups Corners founding member Tony Eetak is this year's youth artist-in-residence with the Winnipeg-based nonprofit.

Exploring Climate Diplomacy Through Art, Storytelling and Creative Leadership

How do we tackle the big questions about our planet’s future while making space for personal stories, shared laughter, and transformative ideas? This fall and winter, our program is turning to climate diplomacy, oral history, and creative leadership to find answers. It’s not just about policies or protests—it’s about conversations that bring people together, foster understanding, and inspire action through the power of storytelling.

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Our goal this year was to learn how to run our own advertising campaigns. the goal was to see 1,000,000 impressions and attract 100,000 visitors to our website.

Goal Achieved! 100,000 Visitors and 1,000,000 impressions!

We’re thrilled to announce that after ten months of hard work and dedication, we’ve achieved an incredible milestone: 1,000,000 impressions and 100,000 visitors to our website! This accomplishment is a testament to the enthusiasm and support of our amazing community, and we couldn’t be prouder.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Recent Reports and Program Updates

This project supported relationship development, consultation, and engagement activities with the University of the Arctic (UArctic). It explored participatory arts-based food security, northern supply chain research, and entrepreneurship training/mentorship opportunities. The youth-led initiative engaged the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, University of Victoria and the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-Scale Planning, Climate Change, and Resilience.

Relationship Development and Engagement Activities with the University of the Arctic

This project supported relationship development, consultation, and engagement activities with the University of the Arctic (UArctic). It explored participatory arts-based food security, northern supply chain research, and entrepreneurship training/mentorship opportunities. The youth-led initiative engaged the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, University of Victoria and the UArctic Thematic Network on Local-Scale Planning, Climate Change, and Resilience.

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Through OpenAI-powered tools and mentorship, we’re fostering creativity, leadership, and community-based research, helping artists innovate in the digital arts space.

The Digital Frontier: Exploring AI in Creative Arts with the OpenAI Researcher Access Program

We’re thrilled to announce that our arts incubator program is powered by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program this year! This groundbreaking partnership is helping us merge traditional Indigenous art with cutting-edge AI technologies, creating new pathways for creative expression and cultural storytelling. Through AI tools and hands-on mentorship, our participants are exploring new ways to innovate, collaborate, and share their stories with the world.

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