Art is Never Far: The Artistic Side of Ottawa

 By Edwin Smith When people hear Canadian art, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver immediately come to mind. This is hardly surprising given their size and rich array of galleries, studios, and fine arts organizations that provide a thriving ecosystem for artists in these cities to flourish. However, Ottawa is no shrinking

BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Murals and street art

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

The Ottawa Art Gallery’s annual art auction fundraiser goes virtual

 GIVE TO GET ART VIRTUAL AUCTION Visit the OAG to see the exhibited art: December 5 to the 18, Alma Duncan Salon (OAG), 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa Bidding Dates: December 12 to 18 through Bid Beacon Tickets: $35 to access the Bid Beacon mobile auction app oaggao.ca/give-get-art For more than

The West End Studio Tour (WEST) celebrates 25 years

 ABOVE: Works by WEST artists Manju Sah and (RIGHT) Alison Fowler The artists of the West End Studio Tour (WEST) invite you to celebrate 25 years of community art with a safe and socially distant art show and sale on two consecutive weekends: September19-20 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m and September

Head to Bank Street to check out Ottawa’s new mural

 The Bank Street BIA, in partnership with Wallak’s Art Supplies and the City of Ottawa, is proud to announce that artists Kalkidan Assefa, Allan André and Jimmy Baptise have completed a new mural in Ottawa. Located at the intersection of Bank Street and Lisgar Street, the mural depicts a positive

Art in Fashion 613 Shines Bright

 Photo courtesy of Art in Fashion 613 Art in Fashion 613 is bringing something new to the capital. Taking place on Saturday October 17 at Library and Archives Canada, the event is an inspired fashion and night market created by Kym Brown, the designer and owner behind Bombshell Revival Designs. Brown is an