Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator works closely with artists and communities in Northwestern Ontario, building opportunities for creative development rooted in the realities of the North. Through workshops, mentorship, and digital platforms, the Incubator supports projects that reflect the cultural strength and resilience of the region. With the backing of the Ontario Arts Council, its programming uplifts both emerging and established artists, ensuring that the voices of Northwestern Ontario are connected, celebrated, and recognized within the wider Canadian arts landscape.

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The Spring Arts Exhibition 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba is a premier Multi and Inter-Arts showcase featuring Northern Artists, Indigenous arts practitioners, and emerging and established creators. Presented through our Northern Arts Program and led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, this month-long exhibition highlights visual art, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and participatory community projects. Visitors can experience innovative artwork, live creative sessions, hands-on workshops, and cultural storytelling that celebrates Indigenous arts, land-based knowledge, northern traditions, and multi-disciplinary artistic practices. By connecting rural and urban northern communities, the Spring Arts Exhibition 2026 fosters cross-regional collaboration, supports local talent, and positions Northwestern Ontario as a vibrant hub for northern arts, creative innovation, and cultural engagement.

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Art Borups Corners 24 Mar 2026
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Art Borups Corners 23 Mar 2026
In the 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, Inuit artist and filmmaker Eva Suluk showcases her acclaimed work from Isuma TV’s Inuit Makers series. Her eight-part documentary films capture traditional land-based practices, including caribou harvesting, butchering, and meat preservation, highlighting the intergenerational transfer of Inuit knowledge, skills, and storytelling. Shot in a meditative “Slow TV” style, Eva’s films provide an immersive glimpse into Inuit culture, northern Canadian traditions, and Indigenous heritage. Visitors can explore her work alongside visual art, photography, and interactive exhibits, connecting local audiences with northern Indigenous perspectives. Watch the full series on Isuma TV and experience the continuity of Inuit land-based practices and cultural storytelling.

Spring Exhibition 2026 welcomes Eva Suluk

Art Borups Corners 23 Mar 2026