Funding Without Hierarchy: Alternative Economic Models
Explore community-supported arts, mutual aid funding, and alternative economies reshaping decentralized funding models for independence.
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Manitoba
The Arts Incubator’s programs in Manitoba, anchored by its Winnipeg hub, provide essential support for Northern and rural artists across the province and into Northwestern Ontario. Established with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council, these initiatives offer mentorship, workshops, digital arts training, and land-based projects that highlight Indigenous creativity, rural innovation, and community-driven arts.
Through its Manitoba programs, the Arts Incubator connects emerging and established artists to networks, resources, and collaborative opportunities that strengthen cultural resilience and sustainability. By fostering place-based creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning, the Incubator ensures that local artists can develop their practices, showcase their work, and engage audiences regionally and nationally.
With a focus on Northern perspectives and Manitoba arts, the Incubator positions the province as a hub for transformative, community-rooted artistic projects that resonate across Canada’s cultural landscape.
Cultivating Future Leaders
Attracting and retaining dedicated volunteers is foundational to building strong leadership.
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What We’re Learning This Winter: Building from What’s Already Here
What happens when young artists stop focusing on what’s missing and start building with what’s already there? This blog explores how ABCD is helping youth…
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Pine Resin: Nature’s Timeless Gift for Art, Craft, and Healing
Pine resin has been used for centuries, from ancient art techniques to traditional medicine. For those looking to harvest it, late winter and early spring…
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Prairie Raspberry Lemon Muffins
A recipe for Manitoba-grown raspberries meet zesty lemon in these light, airy muffins—a perfect summer treat.
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Integrating the OpenAI API into Google Sheets
Supercharge Google Sheets with built-in AI for streamlined data analysis, dynamic text generation, and enhanced productivity—all in one place.
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Manitoba Venison Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
This week’s AI Food Art Friday Recipe features Manitoba venison tacos with crisp cabbage slaw, offering a rich, hearty meal with a local twist.
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Level Up: Why Artists Need Capacity Building
Artists make the world more alive, you know? They're full of talent and drive. But just having that spark isn't enough these days to actually…
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March Break
It's our March break. Time for fishing derbies, short vacations and a breath of fresh air as we wait out the end of winter and…
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Networks & Collectives: Decentralizing the Arts
Artist-led collectives and decentralized networks are challenging traditional systems, offering new pathways for independent artists and fostering collaborative, open-source art spaces.
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