Manitoba arts

Based in Winnipeg, The Arts Incubator is a hub for Manitoba arts, connecting local creators with Northern and Indigenous projects across the province and beyond. By supporting community-driven initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and digital innovation, the Incubator strengthens the arts sector while amplifying the unique voices of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. From emerging artists to established cultural leaders, the Incubator fosters collaboration and sustainability, ensuring that Winnipeg and Manitoba’s arts community continues to thrive as a center for creativity and cultural exchange.

Artists Explore Agentic Design We’ve had a blast building a scalable AI framework to shift focus from procedural tasks to creative execution and community impact.

We’ve had a blast building a scalable AI framework to shift focus from procedural tasks to creative execution and community impact.

Artists Explore Agentic Design

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 15, 2025

Agentic design and AI automation are empowering northern arts organizations, tackling administrative challenges and building capacity for...

Aftermath of the Cut 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

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

Aftermath of the Cut

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 6, 2025

Black and white photography documents the fire hazard from clear-cutting's environmental impact.

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

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 5, 2025

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

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas 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.

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.

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas

Jamie Bell August 5, 2025

Capturing nature's beauty through photography, art, and creative expression.

The Smooth Blue Aster 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.

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.

The Smooth Blue Aster

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 4, 2025

Late-blooming asters signal autumn's arrival, adding stunning beauty to our landscapes.

The Golden Glow of August A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.

A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.

The Golden Glow of August

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 3, 2025

Goldenrod brightens Northern Ontario roadsides, offering a late-summer feast for pollinators and a touch of gold.

Art you can eat … Art you can eat: A taste of summer straight from the garden. This rhubarb and berry crisp is a perfect representation of the season's bounty.

Art you can eat …

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 2, 2025

Ready for "Art You can Eat"? This rhubarb and berry crisp recipe is a masterpiece of seasonal...

Black-eyed Susan A vibrant Black-eyed Susan stands tall, its golden petals reaching towards the sun. The deep, rich center of the flower provides a striking contrast, making it a beloved sight in Northern Ontario meadows.