The Afri-North Creative Incubator (ACI) identifies, develops, and supports the careers of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour artists across Northern Manitoba — through funding access, mentorship, performance platforms, and cross-cultural collaboration.
To identify, develop, and support the careers of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour artists in Northern Manitoba — through professional development, grant access, performance platforms, and cross-cultural collaboration.
A Northern Manitoba where every BIPOC artist — regardless of cultural background or geography — has equal access to the tools and support needed to build a sustainable creative career.
Rehearsal time, recording support, and live performance platforms for musicians, actors, and performing artists.
Space and mentorship for visual artists, makers, and designers working across traditional and contemporary craft.
Support for writers, filmmakers, and media artists telling Indigenous, African, and diaspora stories from the North.
The unglamorous half of a creative career — budgeting, contracts, grant writing, and building a sustainable practice.
Application support for FACTOR, the Manitoba Arts Council, MFM, and CCA.
Ongoing workshops and one-on-one mentorship from working artists and industry professionals.
Real stages and platforms to showcase work in front of a live Northern Manitoba audience.
Structured space for Indigenous and African diaspora artists to create together.
Registration is open to BIPOC artists and creatives across Northern Manitoba.