The walls of The Studio Café, located on Somerset Street near Little Italy, will be home to a celebration of the local creative community until Nov. 2. And it’s a community, says Centretown artist Kristina Corre, that’s changing for the better.
Month: October 2014
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Oscar Wilde revisits Ottawa in Earnest
As the National Arts Centre brings Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance of Being Earnest to the stage this month, the legendary 19th-century Irish playwright will be coming full circle, in a sense.
Viewpoint: Ottawa is a leader in artistic change
As the nation’s capital, Ottawa is home to some of Canada’s most prominent galleries and museums. In the past, this national focus has made it challenging and frustrating for developing local artists to find a place to express their talents or display their work. A quick look at the history of local art reveals why local artists might not feel supported. But as the level of creativity in Ottawa is rising, so is the support from the City.
New exhibit merges art communities
Elgin Street’s newest gallery, PDA Projects, opens a new exhibition on Oct. 24 aimed at bridging the Ottawa and Gatineau art scenes.