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Northwestern Ontario Arts

The Arts Incubator is dedicated to strengthening Northwestern Ontario arts, supporting community-driven projects that connect local artists, youth, and cultural leaders across the region. From Dryden and Ignace to Borups Corners, Dyment, and Thunder Bay, the Incubator delivers mentorship, workshops, and digital arts programs that reflect the creativity and resilience of the North. With funding from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, its initiatives highlight Indigenous voices, rural innovation, and the unique perspectives of Northwestern Ontario artists. By investing in sustainable opportunities and cultural exchange, the Arts Incubator ensures that Northwestern Ontario arts continue to thrive within Canada’s broader cultural landscape.

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
Arts & Creative Leadership

Black and White on the Land

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

Art you can eat …

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

Black-eyed Susan

A Sunny Staple of Our Landscape There is a cheerful radiance to the Black-eyed Susan, a flower that seems to capture the very essence of…
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A detailed look at the intricate and delicate structure of Reindeer Lichen.
Photos and Short Stories

Northern Exposure

The Unseen Ecosystem: How Reindeer Lichen Feeds the North.
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Looking Forward
Arts & Creative Leadership

Looking Forward

New grants support Manitoba arts groups exploring change, sustainability, partnerships, and new business models.
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A beautifully derelict 1948 Chevrolet truck, left to rust in the forests of Northwestern Ontario since the 1950s.
Photos and Short Stories

Rust in Peace

A vintage 1948 Chevrolet truck, rusting away since the 1950s, becomes a photography subject in Northwestern Ontario.
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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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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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