Viewpoint: Wrap your head around this — conceptual art lives in Chinatown
By Rupert Nuttle Four years ago, Danny Hussey started an art gallery in Chinatown — with the express purpose of not showing the work of local artists. Instead, he wanted…
‘Kings’ of rock head to NAC
By Sarah Kazak Two of the world’s best Elvis Presley tribute artists are coming to the National Arts Centre to celebrate 60 years since the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll”…
Syrian children painting for charity
By Valerie Molino Imagine a bird flying peacefully in the sky, with a flower hanging from its beak. This image comes from the mind of 14-year-old Sara Ali. She is…
Bytown Museum honours its founders
By Caroline O’Neill Artifacts and pictures tell 100 stories about Ottawa’s history at the Bytown Museum as part of a new exhibit celebrating the heritage hub’s centennial. “They all have…
Festival celebrates city’s poets
By Liam McPherson Ottawa’s 7th annual VERSeFest — an event showcasing poets from around the world — took place at Knox Presbyterian Church, on Lisgar Street, from March 21-26. Organized…
Indie rock band Said the Whale is coming to the Bronson Centre
By Anna Sophia Mark your calendars: Vancouver-based indie rock band Said the Whale is coming to the Bronson Centre on April 5. The trio — made up of guitarist/vocalist Ben…
National Arts Centre plans to release details this month on its selection process for the National Creation Fund
By Alicia Wachon The National Arts Centre is preparing to release more information this month regarding the submission process for its new $3-million-a-year National Creation Fund. Specific deadlines have yet…
Art exhibit features oil paintings of distinct Ottawa landmarks
By Katrina McNabb A new art exhibition in Little Italy features local landscapes that any Ottawa resident would recognize — but with an industrial twist. The exhibition in the Santini…
Canadian War Museum sends First World War art exhibit to Arras, France
By Jullian Paquin The Canadian War Museum is getting ready to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge by sharing its war art collection with a larger…
New exhibit features art and memorabilia reflecting the Canadian music scene
By Dustin Cook A Canadian music-themed exhibition — a prelude to next month’s Juno Awards — opened March 11 at the Canada Council for the Arts Âjagemô gallery on Elgin…