Welcome to Gateway To the Arts & Nick’s Place For Us Youth Center


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Artistry Hub: Diving into Creative Quests


Step into a world of boundless creativity and inspiration! Our blog is a vibrant hub celebrating the diverse expressions of art. Join us as we explore tips, stories, and insights that fuel the artistic journey, ignite passions, and spotlight the vibrant pulse of our community. Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into an inspiring realm where every stroke creates a brighter tomorrow!


What People Are Saying About Us:

First-hand testimonials speak volumes, offering genuine and relatable experiences that build trust and credibility, guiding decisions with their raw honesty. In a sea of information, these accounts stand as beacons of authenticity, shaping perceptions and fostering confidence.

Read What Folks Are Saying About Us!

Highly recommended!

There is a spot in downtown North Bay, called Nick’s Place for Us.  Karrie Emms is an amazing woman who has opened Nick’s Place for Us as a FREE spot for children to go and express their artistic abilities. It has become a truly amazing spot for 2 of my youth to go on Thursdays. She provides dinner, crafts, open art abilities, and so much more.  

This is exactly what North Bay needs, more FREE safe spaces for our children and community. There are so many other non-profit organization spaces that get donation after donation both monetary and supplies. All the while this space is left behind and is looking at closing the doors if there isn’t a miracle to happen.

I think that the community is so beautiful every time it comes together when one of our own needs help – and this wonderful woman needs our support now more than ever. A go fund me page has been set up  Go Fund Me link to help

Melanie H.

Mother of Homework and Art Club Youth

Acceptance, Care & Value

this center is a place where all youth and their families are accepted, cared about, heard and valued. Nick’s Place For Us has become a part of our family and watching it grow through the leadership of Karrie and Dani Lynn has been amazing. This is a center that is truly making a difference in the lives of the children and one where the creators truly care about the kids and develop programs based on what they need in order to thrive.

They are selfless in their pursuit to create the center and can often be found running the events, cleaning, renovating and planning 24 hours a day without much of a break. 

These two also run another business and have chosen to support downtown North Bay which is in and of itself, selfless. 

Alea M.

Mom of Two At Nick’s Place

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