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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!

Local Services Board of Melgund News

Local Services Board of Melgund News

The Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund held its monthly meeting on February 24th, 2025, bringing forth a variety of community updates and announcements.
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Want to know the secret to unlocking raw talent and building strong communities? It's informal learning! From workshops to cultural traditions, discover how "learning by doing" shapes the next generation of artists and leaders.

The Power of Informal Learning: Cultivating Art, Creativity & Community from the Ground Up

Want to know the secret to unlocking raw talent and building strong communities? It's informal learning! From workshops to traditional knowledge, explore how "learning by…
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Unlocking Creativity: Community recreation centers are often overlooked hubs of potential. Discover how integrating arts into these spaces, guided by the Framework for Recreation in Canada, can revitalize communities and spark unexpected creativity.

A Framework for Renewal: Recreation’s Untapped Arts Potential

Arts in community recreation presents a compelling strategy for community renewal. 
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Seeds are starting to sprout, and being placed into soil for planting this spring. These hopeful sprouts represent the beginning of a community-led effort to revitalize apple growing in Northwestern Ontario.
Volunteer Opportunities

From Pine to Pippins: Northwestern Ontario Youth Cultivate Apple Comeback

Forget towering pines and lumber futures, this spring in Northwestern Ontario, a different kind of seedling is taking root. Local youth and community members are…
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Fireworks light up the sky at the Dyment Recreation Hall February 23, capping off celebrations for Family Day and National Kindness Week 2025.
Arts & Creative Leadership

National Kindness Week ends with Fireworks

Fireworks marked the end of National Kindness Week this year as Dyment and Borups Corners residents gathered for a fire, food and fireworks.
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Janet Connor and Morris Robinson cook up a storm at the Dyment Recreation Hall's Cook Shack on February 23. The community hosted events and activities for Family Day in Ontario, which also coincided with National Kindness Week in Canada.
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Community and Food Comes Together at The Cook Shack

From flipping pancakes at community breakfasts to serving up burgers and fries at local events, The Cook Shack is more than just a kitchen—it’s a…
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Community members from Dyment and Borups Corners gathered for 2025 Family Day activities which also marked the end of National Kindness Week.

Food, Friends and Fireworks for 2025 Family Day and National Kindness Week

This year, Melgund's Family Day, which took place on Sunday, February 23rd, was a resounding success, drawing a large crowd with its exciting mix of…
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Beat the winter blues with spring just around the corner at the 2025 Winter Music and Arts Retreat in Borups Corners. This invigorating weekend event welcomes musicians from across the region to gather for jam sessions, sharing experiences, and savoring delightful local cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a passionate enthusiast, this retreat promises an open, collaborative environment where all musicians are welcome. For more details or to reserve your spot, please contact us at info@artsincubator.ca. Join us for a memorable escape filled with creativity and community!

Winter Music and Arts Retreat

Beat the winter blues with spring just around the corner at the 2025 Winter Music and Arts Retreat in Borups Corners.
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Young people are the heart of thriving communities! Lifelong learning is the key that unlocks their potential to lead in arts and beyond. Discover why continuous growth matters for our future leaders.

Pathways to Potential: Lifelong Learning for Youth Arts and Creative Community Leadership

Discover why continuous education is crucial for empowering young leaders in arts and community sectors. Experts emphasize its vital role in building vibrant futures.
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As we continue to shape the residency’s structure, we’re also prioritizing the need for capacity building with local and regional arts organizations, now just our own. Our focus is on equipping both individual artists and cultural organizations with the skills and leadership pipelines necessary to initiate and manage projects, build sustainable networks, and secure funding.

Strengthening Arts and Community Engagement: A Path Forward

This past month, we’ve been working diligently on developing the framework for our next summer artist residency and internship program, with a focus on expanding…
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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.

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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.

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