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.

Northwestern Ontario Nonprofits Face Significant Challenges Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario? This report digs into it – from the tough recovery after the pandemic to dealing with all the online noise and keeping communities connected. It’s a look at what these vital organizations are up against.

Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario? This report digs into it – from the tough recovery after the pandemic to dealing with all the online noise and keeping communities connected. It’s a look at what these vital organizations are up against.

Northwestern Ontario Nonprofits Face Significant Challenges

Art Borups Corners May 14, 2025

Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario?...

Qauruti: Wearing Our Culture with Dignity and Pride Arviat Artist Eva Suluk has been working to preserve the art of making qauruti - a traditional headband worn by Kivalliq Inuit.

Arviat Artist Eva Suluk has been working to preserve the art of making qauruti - a traditional headband worn by Kivalliq Inuit.

Qauruti: Wearing Our Culture with Dignity and Pride

Eva Suluk May 10, 2025

In our culture, the Qauruti is more than a headband—it’s a symbol of who we are and...

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Exploring Mass Culture

Tony Eetak April 24, 2025

This week, we're spotlighting Mass Culture, a national arts service organization that harnesses the power of research to...

Winnipeg in Black and White Winnipeg in Black and White is a short virtual exhibit by youth artist Tony Eetak.

Winnipeg in Black and White

Digital Salvage April 23, 2025

WINNIPEG, MB — A striking new photography exhibition titled Winnipeg in Black and White is now on view, showcasing the...

From Skin to Stitch With the steady curve of the ulu, generations of Inuit women have transformed the gifts of the land and sea into warmth, sustenance, and art. Here, the careful work of preparing sealskin connects us to ancient traditions and a profound respect for the animal.

With the steady curve of the ulu, generations of Inuit women have transformed the gifts of the land and sea into warmth, sustenance, and art. Here, the careful work of preparing sealskin connects us to ancient traditions and a profound respect for the animal.

From Skin to Stitch

Eva Suluk April 21, 2025

Ah, the ulu. Just holding it in my hand connects me to generations of Inuit who have...

Artists scheme over schemas Making art discoverable for everyone. Our community-built schema tool levels the playing field, helping artists and arts organizations showcase even non-traditional creative work on Google. Say goodbye to costly plugins!

Making art discoverable for everyone. Our community-built schema tool levels the playing field, helping artists and arts organizations showcase even non-traditional creative work on Google. Say goodbye to costly plugins!

Artists scheme over schemas

Digital Salvage April 20, 2025

Making art discoverable for everyone. Our community-built schema tool levels the playing field, helping artists and arts...

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Testing out our new tools

Tony Eetak April 14, 2025

Over the past few months, we’ve been having an incredible time exploring and experimenting as part of...

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What’s Next for PR?

Jamie Bell April 14, 2025

The latest ICCO World PR Report for 2024-2025 paints a picture of an industry that's holding steady—even...

Showcasing the Impact of Self-Initiated Community Projects Self-initiated projects, from grassroots zines to cultural festivals, have the power to reshape communities. These bottom-up efforts address local needs, foster creativity, and build stronger bonds. Discover the role of micro-grants and community incubators in turning passion into lasting impact.

Self-initiated projects, from grassroots zines to cultural festivals, have the power to reshape communities. These bottom-up efforts address local needs, foster creativity, and build stronger bonds. Discover the role of micro-grants and community incubators in turning passion into lasting impact.

Showcasing the Impact of Self-Initiated Community Projects

Jamie Bell April 10, 2025

From independent zines to local festivals and skill-sharing workshops, grassroots community projects fuel connection and creativity.

Art, the Power of Third Places and Informal Economies Behind every thriving creative space is an unseen web of exchange. Whether it’s bartering mural work for studio time or musicians sharing gear, informal economies power the arts in ways that grants and galleries can’t. Dive into the grassroots systems keeping creativity alive.