About Moncton Creates
Moncton Creates is a creative innovation hub powered by The Mandate Development Centre (TMDC), dedicated to advancing the creative economy in Greater Moncton through talent development, infrastructure access, and cross-sector collaboration.
We support creators, cultural entrepreneurs, and creative-led businesses across film, photography, digital media, music, content creation, design, and emerging technologies. Our work bridges creativity, community, and economic opportunity, positioning Moncton as a vibrant, inclusive, and future-ready creative city.
Through curated training programs, creative cohorts, production access, mentorship, and partnerships with municipalities, schools, nonprofits, and industry leaders, Moncton Creates strengthens local talent pipelines, fosters innovation, and expands pathways to sustainable careers in the creative industries.
At our core, we believe creativity is not just culture, it is economic infrastructure.
Project Objectives
Moncton Creates aims to:
- Increase social and economic inclusion of underrepresented populations through creative skill-building and participation
- Support creative talent development among youth, newcomers, and community-based creatives
- Strengthen community connection and belonging through collaborative cultural spaces and storytelling
- Contribute to local economic development by supporting creative enterprises and employment pathways
- Position Moncton as an inclusive creative city with regional and national relevance
Focus Areas
Participants may work within or across creative disciplines such as:
- Digital media & content creation
- Film & TV
- Storytelling & documentary practices
- Music & audio production
- Fashion, visual arts & creative entrepreneurship
- Book & PublishingÂ
- Research & Development
The Showcase
A public‑facing event where participants:
- Present completed or in‑progress creative projects
- Gain exposure to community members, funders, and industry partners
- Build confidence and professional visibility
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Develop industry‑relevant creative skills
- Strengthen storytelling and production capacity
- Build collaborative and professional confidence
- Gain exposure to creative career pathways
- Produce portfolio‑ready work
Cohort Details
Cohorts Structure – Three (3) Cohorts in a Year
10 Weeks | 9 Sessions + The Showcase
Delivery Schedule:
- Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cohort Size:
- 50 Participants
Program Format:
Hybrid learning (instruction + hands-on labs + collaborative projects)
Physical Learning Location: TMDC Community Innovation Hub AND other locations across our region.
