Aboriginal artists agitate for space in the city
Sarah Raghubir, Centretown News
Jamie Koebel, who is fighting for an increase in gallery space for Aboriginal artwork, shows off one of her drums.Archive 1997-2016
In the late 19th century, Métis leader Louis Riel said “My people will sleep for 100 years, and when they awake, it will be the artists who give them back their spirit.” Sarah Raghubir, Centretown NewsJamie Koebel, who is fighting for an increase in gallery space for Aboriginal artwork, shows off one of her drums.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any of us that another attempt is being made to resuscitate Canadian television and its national content.
The City of Ottawa’s C4 mobile art gallery may be coming to Centretown and other Ottawa neighbourhoods after its pilot project ends in June.Sarah Raghubir, Centretown NewsThe C4 mobile art gallery uses a 24-drawer cabinet to present work from local and professional artists.
The closing of the Canadian Screen Training Centre has not only left a hole in the hearts of past workshop contributors, but also the careers of Ottawa’s up-and-coming filmmakers.