Inspiring Digital Creativity In Ontario’s North
DGTL CREATOR NORTH BAY
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3pm – 6pm
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 Coordinator
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.
Josh Floyd
Program Facilitator
Floyd is the mononymous moniker of the person pictured here. They graduated from Sheridan College’s film program, but their sights were always set on setting up shop in cyberspace. Floyd has edited videos for the YouTube channel Brew, and has helmed the creation of an animated web series, [SUBPARSE]. When screenless, Floyd volunteers at a queer-positive youth space and hopes to be a mentor to the next generation of artists. They’re a big believer in making art with others in the community, ensuring the creative process is accessible for everyone, and encouraging people to follow passions unabashedly.
Our News & Announcements
Apply Now: Digital Creator North Programming Research Facilitator in North Bay, Ontario!
NewsApply Now: Digital Creator North Programming Facilitator in North Bay, Ontario!Date Posted: June 1, 2022Application Deadline: June 15, 2022Positions: 2Start Date: July 15, 2022Hours/Wage: 16 hrs/wk @ $23/hrProvince: OntarioRegion: Northern OntarioLocation: Capitol...
New Opportunity for a Virtual Resident Artist/Intern for DGTL Creator North. Apply now!
NewsNew Opportunity for a Virtual Resident Artist/Intern for DGTL Creator North. Apply Now!Application Deadline: October 13th at 11:59pm ET Overview: DGTL Creator North is launching an online, media-arts-focused creativity space supported by programming facilitators...
WE’RE HIRING A PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR – NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. APPLY NOW!
NewsWe're Hiring a Programming Research Facilitator - Northwestern Ontario. Apply Now!PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR - NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Date Posted: April 22, 2021Application Deadline: May 1, 2021Start Date: May 17, 2021Salary: $35,000Province: OntarioRegion:...
WE’RE HIRING A PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR – NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO. APPLY NOW!
NewsWe're Hiring a Programming Research Facilitator - Northeastern Ontario. Apply Now!PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR - NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO Date Posted: April 22, 2021Application Deadline: May 1, 2021Start Date: May 17, 2021Salary: $35,000Province: OntarioRegion:...
What is Media Arts?
NewsWhat is Media Arts?What is Media Arts? 🤔🤔🤔 'Media Arts' refers to time-related artworks created through the use of new media and technology. Numerous disciplines have fallen under the umbrella of 'Media Art' over the years, including works...
Creator Spaces Closed Temporarily
NewsCreator Spaces Closed TemporarilyDue to the temporary closure of several of our host libraries across Northern Ontario, our Digital Creator Spaces will be suspending all programming and closing down until further notice. During this time, our talented Program...