Inspiring Digital Creativity In Ontario’s North
DGTL CREATOR NORTH BAY
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3pm – 7pm
Location: Capitol Centre, lower level, 150 Main Street East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1A8
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 for youth and emerging artists with a focus on using digital and media arts tools to support creativity in a casual atmosphere. It is a welcoming program that offers participants the freedom to gain digital skills at their own pace, collaborate with others, and learn from experienced mentors. In 2020 we launched a virtual version of the Digital Creator, using the Gather.town platform. We are also currently working on creating a network to support communities in northern Ontario that want to create their own spaces using Digital Creator as a model.
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
A Summer to Remember
NewsA Summer To RememberThis summer, Digital Creator Sault Ste. Marie was able to partner with the local Arts Council in Sault Ste. Marie (the Arts Council of Algoma) to produce a video work that highlighted community arts events. This was a paid opportunity for a...
We’re Hiring!
NewsWe're Hiring!Date Posted: November 19th, 2018Application Deadline: November 30th, 2018Start Date: December, 11th 2018Hours/Wage: $22.85, 35 hours weekly, 6 month contract ending May 31st, 2019 with possibility for renewal of a one year...
Embrace The Cringe!
NewsEmbrace The Cringe!When I was young, I used to feel embarrassed and uneasy heading onto a stage. I loved the acting, the music, and whatever activity I was doing up there, but I felt hundreds of eyes staring up at me, judging my movements. Some people call it...
Not so far away.
NewsNot So Far AwayAs a Program Lead for DGTL Creator North, I have had the chance to attend many digital arts events/conferences and have noticed a new trend in regional arts and culture. The distance between the North and the world is shrinking. We are not so far...
Digital Creator In Bearskin Lake
NewsDigital Creator in Bearskin LakeHey Folks. Laine from Digital Creator Sioux Lookout here! I recently travelled to Bearskin Lake First Nation to do digital photography workshops with the gr 7 and 8’s at Michikan Lake School. This trip was made possible through a...
Ontario Library Service Award of Excellence and Innovation in Technology
NewsOntario Library Service Award of Excellence and Innovation in TechnologyWow, what an exciting month we’ve had this September! Digital Creator North continues to grow and we’ve had some incredible new staff members join our team as of late – welcome Dom and Shane!...