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
WE’RE HIRING! Program Lead – Kenora
NewsCall for Applications! Program Lead - KenoraDate Posted: October 16, 2019Application Deadline: November 27, 2019Start Date: January 6, 2019Wage: $35,000 for a 1 year contract. This full-time position is partially funded by FedNor's Northern Ontario Development...
Sioux Lookout Blooms in Time for Summer
NewsSioux Lookout Blooms in Time for SummerWhen a crew of regular High School Students left to grab some dinner & then came back with it, I knew they had settled into the Lounge! They often organize their own social every Wednesday, inviting different people over...
Hannah Ciacco: Sault Ste. Marie’s New Program Lead
NewsHannah Ciacco: Sault Ste. Marie's New Program LeadAfter graduating from Fanshawe College with a degree in General Arts and Science, Hannah Caicco quickly discovered her passion for literature and Indigenous history. She went on to complete an Honours Double Major...
WE’RE HIRING
NewsWe're Hiring - Digital Creator North Program CoordinatorSeeking: PROGRAM COORDINATOR Date Posted: June 10th, 2019Application Deadline: June 25th, 2019Start Date: July 15th 2019Salary: $35,000 + benefitsProvince: OntarioRegion: Near NorthCity: North BayTerm:...
Art Heals Too
NewsArt Heals TooBeing creative has always been a positive outlet of expression for me. At times it was the only way I knew how to express myself that made sense to me, especially during chronic depression. I discovered that art was more than pretty images, but a...
The Teens are Alright!
NewsThe Teens are Alright!In my past two years as Program Lead in Sault Ste. Marie I have had the opportunity to meet and work alongside the most incredible teen artists, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, scientists, computer geniuses, filmmaking pros, and more. It...