They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But it can also be worth thousands of dollars, and that has many people in Ottawa hesitating before they invest their hard-earned dollars in a new painting or sculpture. 
Wanda O'Brien, Centretown NewsBrian Gallup, president of Art Lending of Ottawa, showcases his paintings that can be borrowed through art lending sessions.
Month: March 2009
Workshops embrace diversity
The Portrait Gallery of Canada is providing free workshops to elementary school students to complement its two-month exhibit, Family Portraits: Immigration and Identity, a collection of portraits that reflect the immigrant experience in Canada.
Renowned chef brings new flavour to NAC café
The National Arts Centre is adding a fresh flavour for its artsy clientele with the appointment of “world-renowned” Michael Blackie as executive chef at Le Café, one of the city’s top restaurants.
Viewpoint: Dying for the spotlight: has reality TV finally crossed the line?
It all started with a bunch of scantily clad contestants duking it out Lord of The Flies-style on a desert island.