Arts & Creative Leadership

Here, we cultivate arts and creative leadership through participatory, arts-based community initiatives. We offer news, features and stories on developing essential skills such as collaboration, innovative thinking, and effective communication, empowering artists and communities to lead with creativity and purpose. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and community engagement, we provide opportunities to build confidence, foster resilience, and drive social impact. Connecting artistic practices with leadership development, we prepare individuals to inspire change and strengthen their communities through the transformative power of the arts.

Summer Program Training Artists From music to storytelling and skills for arts administration, this year's interdisciplinary arts incubator program is the biggest yet.

From music to storytelling and skills for arts administration, this year's interdisciplinary arts incubator program is the biggest yet.

Summer Program Training Artists

Eva Suluk August 19, 2025

This year's interdisciplinary program blends artistic creation with professional development, building grassroots cultural infrastructure from the ground...

Black and White on the Land This stark, simple image of a tree against a bright sky captures the spirit of our black and white photography project. Without the distraction of color, we are able to focus on the strong lines and delicate branches that define its shape. It’s a powerful example of how much we can see when we are encouraged to look differently at the world around us. Photo: Jamie Bell

This stark, simple image of a tree against a bright sky captures the spirit of our black and white photography project. Without the distraction of color, we are able to focus on the strong lines and delicate branches that define its shape. It’s a powerful example of how much we can see when we are encouraged to look differently at the world around us. Photo: Jamie Bell

Black and White on the Land

Jamie Bell August 5, 2025

Connecting with nature through black and white photography, leaving the digital world behind.

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Looking Forward

The Arts Incubator August 1, 2025

New grants support Manitoba arts groups exploring change, sustainability, partnerships, and new business models.

More Eyes On Content Our latest article reveals amazing website growth for The Arts Incubator in 2025. Discover how our digital presence is engaging more users than ever before, connecting with over 123,000 estimated unique visitors this year.

Our latest article reveals amazing website growth for The Arts Incubator in 2025. Discover how our digital presence is engaging more users than ever before, connecting with over 123,000 estimated unique visitors this year.

A summer of photos and stories

Jamie Bell July 17, 2025

Transforming travel into art: Winnipeg collective's "Summer of Stories" project.

The Drum’s Echo The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

The Drum’s Echo

Eva Suluk July 17, 2025

Fifteen years supporting arts, culture, resilience: encouraging careers, researching communities, building skills for thriving futures.

Making Arts Discoverable Online The Arts Incubator designs its own schema tools to elevate arts visibility and manage information.

Making Arts Discoverable Online

The Arts Incubator July 8, 2025

The Arts Incubator’s custom schema tools improve search rankings and highlight creative, climate-focused projects.

Powering Northern Arts Innovation in progress! We're crafting a new platform to connect and uplift artists.

Powering Northern Arts

Jamie Bell July 8, 2025

New platform is redefining what's possible for artists in Canada's northern, rural, and Indigenous communities.

Why Planning Matters! Planning is the most important step to ensure projects, programs, and community initiatives achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.