Artist Allan André applies finishing touches to a mural during the NAC's "night of classical collisions." Chloé Fiancette, Centretown NewsHip hop culture had its moment in the spotlight at the National Arts Centre recently during the NAC’s Schumann and Beethoven Festival — bringing the classical composers together with a very modern form of music.
Month: November 2016
Gig-planning workshop helps girl bands rock
Non-profit organization Ottawa Rock Camp For Girls saw the live results of its first gig-planning workshop in the form of a benefit concert at Pressed café on Oct. 15.
Exhibit shows ghostly art from battlefield cave
Images were carved in a cave wall by Canadian soldiers in France near the scene of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a key victory in 1917. Courtesy of the Canadian War MuseumCold, tired and aching, the soldier decides to etch his name and battalion number into the chalky wall of a French cave in an effort to leave behind a small part of himself — should he never return from the battle.
Art program at Centre 507 gets new name, inspiration
Artists and volunteers create together at Studio 507 in Centretown United Church, a space providing a creative outlet for people facing difficult circumstances, such as mental illness or homelessness. Cassandra Wood, Centretown NewsAn adult drop-in art studio located in a Centretown church has not only changed its name, it's also improved how it helps artists reach their full potential.