Winnipeg Arts

The Arts Incubator’s Winnipeg hub is a central platform for Winnipeg arts, connecting local artists with mentorship, workshops, internships, and collaborative projects. Seeded with support from the Manitoba Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, the hub provides resources and opportunities for Indigenous youth artists, rural creators, and emerging talent across the city and surrounding Northern communities.

Through programs in digital media, land-based arts, and community-driven projects, the Incubator strengthens Winnipeg’s cultural landscape while fostering connections to Northern Ontario, Manitoba, and broader Canadian arts networks. By prioritizing peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and skill-building, the Winnipeg hub ensures that local artists have the tools to grow their practice, share their work, and engage audiences regionally and nationally.

With a focus on community engagement, sustainable creative practice, and Indigenous cultural leadership, the Arts Incubator positions Winnipeg as a hub for vibrant, inclusive, and transformative arts in Manitoba.

The Jackfish Trail Challenge

The program is dedicated to fostering arts-focused skill development and digital literacy among participants. By supporting the creation and distribution of stories, it equips individuals with the tools needed to articulate their experiences and contribute to the cultural landscape. "The Jackfish Trail Challenge" stands as a prime example of how these skills translate into meaningful narratives that resonate with readers.

The Jackfish Trail Challenge

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg October 20, 2025

The Jackfish Trail is broken, and so are their bonds. Can three clashing friends rebuild the path,...

2025 Fall Exhibition Celebrating Our Cultural Community

2025 Fall Exhibition

Art Borups Corners September 4, 2025

Come out for the Melgund Township 2025 Fall Art Exhibition and Market.

Beyond Chatbots Research suggests AI isn’t replacing northern artists—it’s openinig up the potential for them go further.

Beyond Chatbots

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg September 2, 2025

AI agents are transforming work, moving beyond conversation to handle tasks, automate processes, and act intelligently.

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Reclaiming Culture

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 26, 2025

This year's summer program empowers local artists by merging traditional knowledge with contemporary digital tools for preservation.

Musicians to perform at Fall Fair Maurice, Tanya and Gerry are performing at the Dryden Fall Fair this afternoon! Come out and enjoy the show! And while you're waiting, hit the food stands! Photo: Terri Bell

Maurice, Tanya and Gerry are performing at the Dryden Fall Fair this afternoon! Come out and enjoy the show! And while you're waiting, hit the food stands! Photo: Terri Bell

Musicians to perform at Fall Fair

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg August 21, 2025

Catch musicians Maurice Betournay, Gerry McArthur, and Tanya McArthur performing live at the fair this afternoon!

Summer Program Training Artists From music to storytelling and skills for arts administration, this year's interdisciplinary arts incubator program is the biggest yet.

From music to storytelling and skills for arts administration, this year's interdisciplinary arts incubator program is the biggest yet.

Summer Program Training Artists

Eva Suluk August 19, 2025

This year's interdisciplinary program blends artistic creation with professional development, building grassroots cultural infrastructure from the ground...

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.