Playwright Samah Sabawi could be confused for a babysitter lately, but even though the cast of her latest play consists of more than 20 children, she doesn’t feel like one.
Sarah Hartwick, Centretown News Children rehearse for Three Wishes, a play based on Deborah Ellis's novel addressing the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The play runs at the Gladstone until Dec. 13.
Category: Arts
Arts community condemns plans to cut funding
In a move deemed “unbelievable” and “demoralizing” by city artists, the Ottawa’s art community could lose $4.1 million in municipal funding if city council approves a series of budget cuts in the 2009 budget.
Artists abandon brush for technology
Technology nerds beware, art kids are stepping on your turf. They have abandoned their brushes and pencils, in favour of digital paint and wireless technology, and last week their art took over the city.
Kate Horodyski, Centretown News Alex Mattar deejayed at Club SAW recently as part of the Electric Fields Music and Media Arts Festival.
Public art contest takes edge off Preston Street construction
A Centretown art contest is nearing its end, with five teams of finalists competing for the Preston Street public art commission.
Ainslie Coghill, Centretown News Adrian Göllner and his wife Joanna Swim, playing with their son Grey in their living room which displays artwork by both of them.