Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

Local Services Board of Melgund – Dec. 24, 2024 Food security and community recreation programs go hand in hand at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Northwestern Ontario. Programs in the community build on work piloted and supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Food security and community recreation programs go hand in hand at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Northwestern Ontario. Programs in the community build on work piloted and supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Local Services Board of Melgund – Dec. 24, 2024

Terri Bell December 23, 2024

The Local Service Board of Melgund held a meeting on December 16th, 2024, discussing several key updates...

Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, public engagement is at the heart of the incubator, with curated exhibitions, performances, and interdisciplinary showcases that highlight emerging talent and foster dialogue between artists and audiences. Music programs provide space for composition, experimentation, and live performance, while digital art and AI-driven projects push the boundaries of creative expression. The incubator also serves as a gathering place for critical discussions, hosting artist talks, panel discussions, and collaborative labs that address the evolving needs of the arts sector.

2021-2024 Far North and Northwestern Ontario Art Statistics

Jamie Bell December 20, 2024

How equitable is arts funding in Northwestern Ontario and the Far North? Our latest report, 2021-2024 Far North...

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

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

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg December 17, 2024

Emerging artists in Winnipeg and Minneapolis have been stepping beyond traditional studios to address critical issues like...

Going nuclear with arts, culture and climate change 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.

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

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg December 14, 2024

Last week, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced the Ignace-Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation area as the...

Virtual Reality for All: Artists and Non-Coders Explore VR Design with AI Artists who don't know how to code, learned some basic introductory skills this fall and winter, like how to design a simple splash screen and preloader using html and javascript.

Artists who don't know how to code, learned some basic introductory skills this fall and winter, like how to design a simple splash screen and preloader using html and javascript.

Virtual Reality for All: Artists and Non-Coders Explore VR Design with AI

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg December 14, 2024

Winnipeg, MB – This fall and winter, the Winnipeg Arts Incubator and Art Borups Corners are bringing...

From Biophilic Design to VR: The Next Era of Artistic Storytelling? Emerging youth artist and musician Tony Eetak explores a VR installation in summer 2024 at the Urban Shaman Contemporary Art Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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?

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg December 13, 2024

Revolutionizing the arts in rural and northern communities, a Winnipeg-based program is merging UX/UI design, virtual reality,...

Dyment and Borups Corners Celebrate Christmas with Feast and Games Night at Dyment Recreation Hall Supporting community and food security: Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together for a heartwarming celebration at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The evening was filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a sense of unity as community members enjoyed a special Christmas feast and games night.

Supporting community and food security: Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together for a heartwarming celebration at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The evening was filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a sense of unity as community members enjoyed a special Christmas feast and games night.

Dyment and Borups Corners Celebrate Christmas with Feast and Games Night at Dyment Recreation Hall

Jamie Bell December 11, 2024

This week, residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together for a heartwarming celebration at the Dyment...

Exploring Climate Diplomacy Through Art, Storytelling and Creative Leadership Art Borups Corners founding member Tony Eetak is this year's youth artist-in-residence with the Winnipeg-based nonprofit.

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

Tony Eetak December 11, 2024

How do we tackle the big questions about our planet's future while making space for personal stories,...

At Art Borups Corners, music is at the core of our community. We offer a year-round calendar of music-related activities, workshops, performances, and special events that bring people together. Whether it’s intimate gatherings, large festivals, or hands-on music workshops, we are dedicated to fostering creativity and celebrating the power of music. Join us in exploring the many ways we support local musicians, build community, and create vibrant musical experiences that resonate far beyond the stage. Stay updated on all our exciting music initiatives and events throughout the year!

Holiday Cheer and Music in Dryden: Go-Getters Christmas Dinner Draws a Crowd

Jamie Bell December 8, 2024

More than 150 people gathered at the Dryden Go-Getters Community Center for their highly anticipated annual Christmas...

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