Working Together to Build a Strong Creative Community —
By the North, For the North, In the North.
imagiNorthern Summit 2026
Flin Flon, MB.
February 21 - 22, 2026.
Across Northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, artists, makers, producers,
artisans, crafters, designers, food entrepreneurs, and arts organizations are making art and building creative work that strengthens communities and local economies — often with limited resources and support.
The imagiNorthern Summit 2026 brings people together to turn connection into action. This is where the imagiNorthern network takes its next big step: finalizing community-driven governance, strengthening local leadership through regional champions, sharing real tools for funding, markets, advocacy, and career growth, and building relationships that make creative work sustainable.
Whether you create, organize, produce, or support creative activity, this Summit is about practical solutions — not theory.
You’ll leave with new connections, clearer pathways to resources, stronger skills, and a direct role in shaping a Northern-led creative network built by and for the North. Come be part of building what’s next — together.
Some travel bursaries and free accommodations are available on a needs, and first-come-first-served basis. Simply email Fiona Rettie or Jacob Brodovsky below to enquire.
Come be part of building what’s next — together.
Register in advance for the imagiNorthern summit 2026. See details below.
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Free registration!
The Northern Arts Workshop is free to attend. Registration is required by Tuesday, February 17 to help us plan for space needs and catering services.
Travel bursaries
If you need help with travel expenses, and accommodations, please contact Fiona Rettie or Jacob Brodovsky! We may some funds to contribute to your travel costs on an as needed basis.
Accommodations
Contact us to inquire about accommodations - we have a limited number of rooms available in a shared house. Rooms are private, but showers and bathrooms are communal.
Food & Refreshments
The conference will provide food free of charge to all participants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner a well as snacks and refreshments throughout the conference. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you register.
Child Minding
The conference is planning to offer a child-minding service. This requires pre-registration to ensure that we have adequate service in place.
Contact:
Jacob Brodovsky, Northern Arts & Food Coordinator at: naf@creativemanitoba.ca
Fiona Rettie, imagiNorthern Project Manager at: projectmanager@imaginorthern.ca