Walking into the Karsh Masson Gallery, visitors are struck by the array of portrait subjects captured by Centretown photographer Tony Fouhse. They see the steely eyes of Stephen Harper, the seductive smirk of a porn star, the vulnerable lover in a warm embrace. Different people placed side by side, from drug dealers to waitresses to politicians.
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsPhotographer Tony Fouhse has won the 2010 Karsh Award for his perspective of addicts in downtown Ottawa.
Category: Arts
Interactive craft collective looks to expand
Spins & Needles, a not-for-profit arts organization based in Ottawa, is expanding its artistic influence by offering local internships and contemplating a future franchise, says co-founder and craft guru, Melanie Yugo.
Local rivals face off at spoken word showdown
It’s not the first time Ottawa has sent a local team to compete in the annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word – but it’s the first time the city has sent two. 
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsMarcus Jameel lights up the stage at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, held at the Univeristy of Ottawa this week.
Viewpoint: Mayoral frontrunners need to focus more on the arts
Ottawa’s mayoral candidates have been making a lot of promises for changes around the city if they’re elected, but the issue of arts and culture funding seems to be at the bottom of the list.