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Leanne Nicholson’s mixed-media art transforms wildlife imagery, bones, and antlers into powerful works at Dyment Recreation Hall.
Exhibitions

Wildlife, Memory & Bone Art by Leanne Nicholson

Wildlife and natural materials become storytelling tools in Leanne Nicholson’s mixed-media spring exhibition.
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Artists and community members gather from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Photos and Stories

Building Arts Infrastructure Through Curation and Exhibition

How placemaking, exhibition training, and community-led curation are transforming a rural recreation hall into a cultural hub Over the past few months, a lot of…
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Sewing and crafting brings people together in winter, building skills, creativity, and connection through simple, shared, hands-on recreation experiences. These beautiful works were created by Francine Higgins.
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Crafting as Community Recreation

How hands-on creativity brings connection, skill-building, and warmth to our winter programming Winter has a way of reshaping how we gather. When the weather keeps…
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Spring Exhibition: Francine Higgins
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Spring Exhibition: Francine Higgins

Annual Spring Exhibition features Northwestern Ontario crafts, visual arts and more As we begin final preparations for our Spring Exhibition, which runs from April 17-May…
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dryden artist Tanya McArthur to our 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition. A familiar face at music events across Melgund Township and the surrounding region, Tanya brings her creative energy from the stage into the gallery—sharing a vibrant selection of recent work for audiences to experience and enjoy.
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Tanya McArthur joins 2026 Spring Exhibition

The Spring Exhibition will run from April 17 - May 17, 2026.
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Northern Artist Leanne Nicholson is featured in the 2026 Spring Art Exhibition, a Multi and Inter-Arts showcase in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition celebrates visual art, multi-disciplinary practices, performance, and participatory projects, with an emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based knowledge, and northern storytelling. The event connects rural and urban northern communities, highlighting innovation, creative exchange, and the diversity of northern arts practices.
Exhibitions

Featured Artists: Leanne Nicholson

Local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson will be featured in this year's spring arts exhibition.
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The 2026 Spring Art Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba features Northern Artists including Tony Eetak in a dynamic Multi and Inter-Arts showcase presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition highlights visual art, music, and collaborative community projects, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based practices, and northern cultural traditions. Audiences can experience diverse works from emerging and established creators, connecting rural and urban northern communities, celebrating cross-disciplinary creativity, fostering cultural exchange, and reinforcing the region’s role as a vibrant hub for northern arts innovation and contemporary Indigenous expression.
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April 17: Tony Eetak Joins Spring Exhibition!

Hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the month-long event features Tony Eetak’s work and discussions on nuclear waste and climate change.
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Holiday Cheer in Melgund Township
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Holiday Cheer in Melgund Township

A massive round of applause to the organizers for orchestrating such a flawless holiday celebration!
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A huge thank you to the Local Services Board of Melgund for such a wonderful evening on December 20th. With over 20 community members gathered for games, laughter, and incredible food, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season.
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Christmas: Food is Belonging

A Heartfelt Thank You to the LSB of Melgund On behalf of the community, a huge thank you to the Local Services Board of Melgund…
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Today’s Short Stories to Read
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Today’s Short Stories to Read

A dataset collection of five experimental short stories exploring post-apocalyptic, mystery, family saga, adventure, and dark comedy.
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ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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