Inspiring Digital Creativity In Ontario’s North
DGTL CREATOR NORTH BAY
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3pm – 7pm
Our space is now open on Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm
Location: 108 Main Street East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1A9
Digital Creator North Bay operates as a free, drop-in learning environment for youth aged 11 – 19 to acquire digital media skills. Staffed by artist mentors, the space is equipped to support interest-driven creative activities like 3D Printing, coding, graphic design, animation, videography, digital photography, podcasting and audio recording. Teens can also come in to work on homework, read, paint, draw, collage, or just hang out and play video games with friends!
What is Dgtl Creator North?
Digital Creator North is a free, low-barrier program that supports youth and emerging artists in exploring digital and media arts. Through hands-on access to creative tools and mentorship, participants can develop digital skills at their own pace, collaborate with others, and pursue their own creative interests in a casual, welcoming space.
Since 2013, the program has expanded from community-based hubs to resources that help other communities build their own youth digital arts spaces using Digital Creator North as a model.
For a deeper look at the program’s journey, impact, and resources for creating similar initiatives, download our Final Report by clicking the button below.
Our Upcoming Programming
Sara Mayhew
Program Facilitator
Sara Mayhew is a Canadian manga artist, writer, and illustrator. She graduated Canadore College in 2005 and the same year created “Secrets of Sorcerers,” which won the International Manga and Anime Festival award and a Northern Arts grant. Mayhew also illustrated “The First Emperor,” self-published “Love Pet,” and created the “Legend of the Ztarr” series, which received another Northern Arts grant. Mayhew has written about her skeptical viewpoint in her art in various periodicals, podcasts, and conventions. Her work has also featured in Applied Arts Magazine and Scholastic’s ChickaDEE magazine.
Our News & Announcements
10 Years of Youth Creativity: Final Report on Digital Creator North now Available
News10 Years of Youth Creativity:Final Report on Digital Creator North now Available[North Bay, ON – May 13, 2025] – Near North Mobile Media Lab is proud to announce the release of “From Curiosity to Confidence Through Digital Creator North: A Decade of Creativity,...
Explore the Art of Stop Motion Animation This March Break!
NewsMarch Break Stop Motion Camp 2025!Join us at Digital Creator North Bay for an exciting March Break Camp focused on the enchanting world of stop motion animation! Our camp offers young artists aged 11-19 the unique opportunity to learn from our artist-in-residence,...
Come visit us at our new location!
NewsWe've officially moved! Come Visit Our New LocationWe’ve Moved! Come Check Out Our New Space! We’re so excited to share that Digital Creator North Bay is officially open at our ✨new✨ location! You can now find us at 108 Main Street East—just a few...
Digital Creator North Bay is Moving: Here’s What You Need to Know!
NewsDigital Creator North Bay is Moving: Here’s What You Need to Know! We’re so excited to announce that Digital Creator North Bay is moving to a brand-new, bigger space in the downtown core! Our new...
Digital Creator North Bay is hosting two incredible stop motion workshops!
NewsDigital Creator North Bay is hosting two incredible stop motion workshops with our amazing artist in residence, Lily Zhang!Basics in Claymation! November 30th, 1-4pmLocation: Digital Creator North Bay, located in lower level of The Capitol CentreCost: $10...
Introducing our newest Artist in Residence, Lily Zhang!
NewsIntroducing our Newest Artist In Residence, Lily ZhangCome and meet our new artist in residence, Lily Zhang (@zh.anggg), who will be working in the Digital Creator North Bay space until the end of January 2025! Lily Zhang is a stop motion animator and puppet...