The Preston Street reconstruction project drew to a close last week with the ceremonial unveiling of Ottawa’s newest public art project called Postcards from the Piazza. 
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown News Cj fleury, Melissa Ramsden, Coun. Diane Holmes and Mariel Giannetti unveil one of 15 bronze, steel and granite sculptures along Preston Street.
Category: Arts
Viewpoint: Is local talent getting lost in Canada’s capital?
Living in the nation’s capital, there seems to be art and culture everywhere you look.
City approves creation of aboriginal subcommittee
Local aboriginal art work may soon be featured more prominently throughout the city, now that the artists have an official voice within the City of Ottawa. 
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown NewsMallory Whiteduck, Aboriginal cultural liaison officer for Carleton University's Equity Services, presents a traditional native drum created by artist Jaime Koebel. Her championing of aboriginal art helped to drum up support for the new subcommittee.
Local animation festival sees surge in new visitors
A recent change in venue has brought more locals to Ottawa’s International Animation Festival, a trend that’s been evident since the 1990s, says Chris Robinson, the OIAF’s artistic director.