Non-profit organization Ottawa Rock Camp For Girls saw the live results of its first gig-planning workshop in the form of a benefit concert at Pressed café on Oct. 15.
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Category: Arts
Exhibit shows ghostly art from battlefield cave
Images were carved in a cave wall by Canadian soldiers in France near the scene of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a key victory in 1917. Courtesy of the Canadian War MuseumCold, tired and aching, the soldier decides to etch his name and battalion number into the chalky wall of a French cave in an effort to leave behind a small part of himself — should he never return from the battle.
Art program at Centre 507 gets new name, inspiration
Artists and volunteers create together at Studio 507 in Centretown United Church, a space providing a creative outlet for people facing difficult circumstances, such as mental illness or homelessness. Cassandra Wood, Centretown NewsAn adult drop-in art studio located in a Centretown church has not only changed its name, it's also improved how it helps artists reach their full potential.
Viewpoint: Smart firms know that arts partnerships strengthen business
From Nutella-infused treats at Tim Hortons to the historic alliance of Haunted Walks and Ottawa’s Jail Hostel on Nicholas Street, partnerships in business are everywhere. And the collaborative impulse makes sense.