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Ontario Arts Council

The Arts Incubator, in partnership with the Art Borups Corners Collective, is proud to deliver innovative programming that strengthens Northern and Northwestern Ontario arts. With the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council, these initiatives bring mentorship, workshops, digital arts, and land-based practices to communities including Borups Corners, Dyment, Dryden, Ignace, Thunder Bay and Ottawa.

We are deeply grateful to the Ontario Arts Council for their ongoing investment in the creativity and resilience of artists across Northern Ontario. Their support makes it possible for the Arts Incubator to connect local and Indigenous voices, nurture emerging talent, and build sustainable opportunities that reflect the realities of rural and remote communities.

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.
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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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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!

Far North Ontario Music Statistics

Across Ontario’s Far North, musicians and small arts organizations are keeping the music alive — often with only modest but crucial support from the Ontario…
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Obstructing Creativity in Northern Ontario

Obstructing Creativity in Northern Ontario

This draft report critically examines the systemic, policy, and structural barriers within the Northern Ontario arts sector, with a specific focus on the impact of…
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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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