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A leading figure in the Ottawa arts scene says the cultural sector is underfunded by the city, and the issue is moving to centre stage during municipal budget-making this month — just ahead of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations next year.
Artist Cassandra Dickie recently completed this mural depicting a woman holding a light bulb that shines across her face at Snider Plaza as part of the Bank Street BIA's efforts for increasing public art. Kristine Lee, Centretown NewsAs the days get shorter and darkness falls earlier each night, local artist Cassandra Dickie’s latest mural will illuminate one corner of Centretown.
The Ottawa Public Library and the National Film Board recently collaborated on a unique, interactive project called GIFnTAKE at the OPL’s Main branch on Metcalfe Street.
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.