Churchill
Churchill is a small, remote community of 800 residents positioned along the shores of the Hudson Bay on Treaty 5 Territory (adhesion). As formal arts infrastructure and services are limited, Churchill’s creative energy is grassroots and community-driven, spearheaded by local committees and organizations.
The Churchill Creative Collective (CCC) is at the heart of that activity. Founded in 2016 as a volunteer initiative to produce community art shows, it incorporated in 2018. The CCC’s mission is to engage, showcase, and support local artists, crafters, and creative thinkers - whatever their medium - and to use art as a way to build community wellness.
They host and facilitate:
- Workshops & participatory events: including painting nights, beading workshops, and skill building sessions
- Art markets and craft shows: during peak tourism seasons, artist markets bring together dozens of local makers, who share their products with buyers from across the world
- Performance and storytelling events: the Churchill Creative Collective regularly partners with local businesses and initiatives to host performances and support community events.
- Community networking and artist support: giving members space to share skills, access materials, and get exposure.
Local artists and food makers often draw inspiration from the surrounding lands and waters including tundra flora and fauna, auroras, polar bears, beluga whales, and the north’s shifting seasons.
Driven by their executive committee and supported by imagiNorthern and the Manitoba Arts Council, the Churchill Creative Collective has become a Creative Hub, with a professional website and regular events.
In 2025, they have opened a dedicated creative space where they host regular workshops and drop-in sessions for creators.
Other Churchill initiatives and projects include the Rocket Greens hydroponic project, Winterruption Churchill festival, Seawalls mural project, Churchill Pride Week, Aurora Winterfest, and the Churchill Arts Council.
Churchill Creative Collective information:
Website: churchillcreativecollective.ca/
Facebook: @Churchill Creative Collective
Email: chill.create.collect@gmail.com