About Us

The Omineca Artist Run Centre Society

Traditional Territory Acknowledgement

We are grateful to operate on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh as we work with the local community and surrounding nations within the Omineca region, the Dakelh (Carrier) & Tsek'ehne (Sekani). We endeavour to ensure our work promotes, enhances and is respectful of the territory and the diversity of the regions Indigenous people and cultures. Nenachailhuya! 

What We Stand For

Vision Statement

A safe space for creativity to flourish.

Mission Statement

Omineca Arts Centre will create space and opportunity for innovative, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and marginalized art forms in North Central BC.

Core Values

Who We Are

The Omineca Arts Centre is an interdisciplinary, locally-led artist run centre that is grounded in arts-based community development.  Learn more about our Board that keeps the Centre going here.

Our organization was initiated through a collaborative effort between a passionate group of emerging artists, curators, and community organizers, in partnership with Living Labs at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Two Rivers Gallery following the Neighborhood Time Exchange project. 

With a commitment to fostering collaboration and expanding opportunities for both emerging and established visual, literary, musical, and performing artists, the Omineca Arts Centre creates an inclusive space for diverse artistic expression to flourish.

Why Omineca

The Omineca Arts Centre is nestled in the pedestrian core of downtown Prince George. Our mission is to foster impactful and collaborative artistic projects, experiences, and create a community that drives the arts and culture scene in the Omineca region. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and multi-disciplinary collaboration, we strive to create a vibrant hub that inspires and connects artists and art enthusiasts alike. 

Engagement Opportunities

At Omineca Arts Centre, we invite local, regional, and visiting artists, curators, musicians, performers, authors, and poets to connect and engage in projects that support and drive the arts in Central and Northern British Columbia. Our offerings include:

Join us in exploring and enhancing the arts scene, as we create a space for collaboration, creativity, and artistic expression.  

Check out our upcoming events here!

About Our Founding Sponsors

Living Labs

Living Labs supports creative projects, social venture and entrepreneurship driven by art and design. They build projects and partnership models that use art and design as a mechanism for innovation and community building as one of four research centres at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. 

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a world leader in education and research. Encouraging experimentation at the intersection of art, design, media, and technology, their learning community merges research, critical theory, and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment. Alumni and faculty are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have an enormous impact on both the cultural sector and economy. They engage students, industry, and society to continuously explore and think differently about creativity and how it shapes our world.