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Borups Corners

Our Northwestern Ontario Arts Incubator, located in Melgund Township, is a vibrant hub for creativity and community connection, supporting the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners while frequently partnering with nearby towns like Dryden and Ignace. This innovative program empowers local artists, youth, and community members to engage in participatory and media arts, including music, climate change adaptation, storytelling, Indigenous art, and hands-on workshops. Designed to inspire and nurture creativity, the incubator offers special events, exhibitions, and activities for all ages, creating a welcoming space for cultural expression and collaboration. With a focus on celebrating the rich history and diverse talents of Northwestern Ontario, our incubator connects people through the power of art, storytelling, and shared experiences. Since May 2024 our programs have been supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program. Join us in transforming the region into a thriving arts and culture destination, where every creative voice is heard, and every community shines!

The intricate details of dried, splintered wood tell a story of clear-cutting and the environmental impact left behind. This photograph, captured in black and white, forces the viewer to confront the raw reality of the landscape and the fire hazard it represents. The image is a powerful tool for visual storytelling and a conversation about land stewardship. Photo: Terri Bell
Photos and Short Stories

Aftermath of the Cut

Black and white photography documents the fire hazard from clear-cutting's environmental impact.
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The changing seasons are starting to show themselves in the landscape, adding another layer of beauty to our blueberry picking. This photograph not only shows the full, ripe fruit but also hints at the yellows and reds on the leaves preparing for fall. It's a great example of the natural colors our artists and photographers are working to capture.
Photos and Short Stories

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas

Capturing nature's beauty through photography, art, and creative expression.
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A cluster of asters in full bloom. These stunning native wildflowers provide a final splash of color and a crucial food source for pollinators as the summer winds down.
Photos and Short Stories

The Smooth Blue Aster

Late-blooming asters signal autumn's arrival, adding stunning beauty to our landscapes.
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A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.
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The Golden Glow of August

Goldenrod brightens Northern Ontario roadsides, offering a late-summer feast for pollinators and a touch of gold.
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A hand gently holds a cluster of ripe wild blueberries, showcasing the bounty of the Northwestern Ontario summer.
Photos and Short Stories

Blueberry Abundance

Wild blueberries are a sweet taste of summer in the Northern Ontario and Manitoba boreal forests.
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Get ready for a fantastic day of community, music, and local flavour in beautiful Melgund Township on September 6, 2025! We're hosting a vibrant outdoor music event and "music jam" featuring talented local musicians, unique local vendors, and a feast of delicious food. This is your chance to support local businesses, enjoy lively entertainment, and connect with your neighbours.
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Music Jamboree in September

Get ready for a fantastic day of community, music, and local flavour in beautiful Melgund Township! We're hosting a vibrant outdoor music event and "music…
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The mysterious elegance of Spotted Coralroot on the forest floor of Ontario. Photo: Jamie Bell
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The Orchid’s Mystery

Behold the unique Spotted Coralroot, a fascinating, leafless orchid thriving in Ontario's shaded woodlands.
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Northwestern Ontario blueberries, just starting to turn. Soon they'll be perfectly ripe for picking!
Food Security and Innovation

Wild Blueberry Watch

The Promise of Blue: Northwestern Ontario's Berry Season Look at these little guys! You can just see them, nestled among the green leaves in Northwestern…
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The day's events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
Borups Corners

Melgund Rocks For Canada Day

Country Twist, with Gerry McArthur, Tanya McArthur, and Maurice Betournay, delighted a packed audience, making it a day to remember.
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Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.
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Celebrating Canada Day 2025

Canada Day concerts and celebration in Melgund Township were a resounding success!
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Upcoming Events

The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg August 13-16, 2026. Get your tickets now for this amazing event! The Art Spot Canada Under $100 Art Exhibition is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba this August! ART SPOT was created in 2008 in Calgary to support local emerging artists.  ART SPOT has curated and facilitated over 100 successful art events, including solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, workshops, concerts, body painting competitions, markets, community events and more.

WINNIPEG ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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