Who we are
The Flash Forward Incubator Program builds an inclusive arts community that fosters diversity in our future leaders and art stars. This dynamic, coast-to-coast program creates a vibrant and connected community, one that brings youth from diverse backgrounds together to share their art with each other and the rest of Canada. Through an online platform, hands-on mentorships and leadership opportunities, Flash Forward Incubator promotes specialized training in arts, culture, and new media, where unique voices are empowered and a sense of belonging and inclusiveness is cultivated.
The Flash Forward Incubator Program is a nationally recognized arts education initiative that nurtures creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in youth across Canada. This dynamic, coast-to-coast program creates a vibrant and connected community, one that brings youth from diverse backgrounds together to share their art with each other and the rest of Canada.
At its heart, Flash Forward is about access, equity, and representation. We are especially committed to uplifting youth who have been historically underrepresented in arts spaces, including Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, low-income, and newcomer youth. Through mentorship, collaborative learning, and guided artistic practice, students build creative skills and confidence—and are empowered to share their work with the public in ways that feel powerful and affirming.
Now in its thirteenth year, the Incubator Program has reached its goal of including youth from coast to coast. We are delighted to have championed the over 300 students from Ontario and BC in both school and community programs.
We would like to Thank our generous sponsors; RBC Foundation, OLG Delta Bingo, Smokestack Printing, and Flash Reproductions for working with us to deliver this amazing FREE arts education program across Canada. And, to all of our teachers and community leaders who have invested their time, care, energy and expertise in supporting our amazing youth towards success.
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