Flash Forward Incubator 2025
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.
This year’s theme, Inside/Outside invited youth to explore the relationship between our internal and external realms. As we navigate a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, what does it mean to be present and aware within our surroundings? How do the structures around us reflect our society, and how do we feel as we move around and within them?
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.
The Magenta Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the RBC Foundation as our National Outreach and Online Sponsor
Kiera Gallcher - Perfectionist 
Argyle Secondary School
Highland Secondary and GP Vanier
University Hill
We would like to extend a special thank you to our program leaders and our team of instructors and educators for their effort in making Flash Forward Incubator a continuing success.
Flash Forward Incubator
Program Founder
MaryAnn Camilleri
National Education & Program Coordinator
Jenny-Anne McCowan
Online Mentor & British Columbia Program Coordinator
Jeri Engen
Community Outreach Coordinator
Thom Sokoloski
Community Workshop Facilitator
Nyaomi
Submission Project Review Team
Allen Agostino
Cassandra Ng
Ebti Nbag
Lisette Markiewicz
Partners
Printing Partners
Smokestack Printing
OLG Volunteers
Thom Sokoloski
Allen Agostino
Hardeep Bubbra
Chun Lam
Catalogue Design
Kristine Do
Printer
Flash Reproductions
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.
Agincourt Collegiate Institute
Bernie Custis Secondary School
Inglenook Community School
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
Sherwood Secondary School
William Lyon Mackenzie Secondary School
Woodgreen Community Services
We would like to extend a special thank you to our program leaders and our team of instructors and educators for their effort in making Flash Forward Incubator a continuing success.
Flash Forward Incubator
Program Founder
MaryAnn Camilleri
National Education & Program Coordinator
Jenny-Anne McCowan
Online Mentor & British Columbia Program Coordinator
Jeri Engen
Community Outreach Coordinator
Thom Sokoloski
Community Workshop Facilitator
Nyaomi
Submission Project Review Team
Allen Agostino
Cassandra Ng
Ebti Nbag
Lisette Markiewicz
Partners
Printing Partners
Smokestack Printing
OLG Volunteers
Thom Sokoloski
Allen Agostino
Hardeep Bubbra
Chun Lam
Catalogue Design
Kristine Do
Printer
Flash Reproductions
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.
About Flash Forward Incubator
The Flash Forward Incubator Program is dedicated to fostering future practitioners in Canada coast to coast by giving youth from diverse backgrounds the mentorship they need to create their work and a platform to amplify their voices through exhibitions and publications.
