Ottawa Art Gallery to reopen with plan to ‘build back better’
The Ottawa Art Gallery is set to reopen its doors on July 21 and will introduce two new installations to the public as Ontario moves into Step 3 of its reopening plan.
Breaking down perspiration: Carleton professor spends some sweat equity on a book on a very human function
Carleton professor Sarah Evert has written a new book about the amazing science of sweat.
TikTok now wielding a huge influence over who rises to the top in today’s music industry
TikTok has a huge influence over the music industry. It has the power to make songs popular and push artists into fame.
It’s a real hoot: Live owls coming to Museum of Nature in new outdoor exhibit
Owls Rendez-vous, an exhibit featuring six live birds, will launch this summer, once the nature museum is permitted to reopen under Ontario’s pandemic plan.
Sobey shortlist: Removing age limit on 2021 award opens an important door for Lorna Bauer
Lorna Bauer says the lifting of an age limit on the 2021 Sobey Art Award better reflects the time it takes for an artist to find their place in the world.
Ontario artworks nominated for international award celebrating commissioned art and design
Several Ontario artworks are among those shortlisted for the prestigious CODA Awards, which celebrate commissioned art and design in interior and public spaces. The awards are given out every year by CODAworx, a global online community that provides a platform for interior designers, artists and architects. Alongside design prizes decided by a jury, two of the top 100 projects are...
Sobey shortlist: Gabi Dao says COVID crisis helped her realize the “healing” value of art
Vancouver’s Gabi Dao is one of the five finalists for the prestigious 2021 Sobey Art Award.
Powwow dancers showcase talents during virtual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Indigenous dancers celebrate their culture with a virtual powwow.
Sobey shortlist: For Rémi Belliveau, there is “honour” in representing Acadian culture
Sobey shortlisted artist brings Acadian culture to the fore
Magical mushrooms: Toadstool artist hides sculptures around Ottawa for followers to find
Olivia Wittenburg's handmade toadstool art has allowed locals to get outside and enjoy art. The mushrooms are free for followers to take home.
Struggling in the shadows: Pandemic leaves backstage workers facing financial, mental health crises
Backstage workers in the country’s live entertainment industry are struggling with mental health issues, but little research exists to highlight their predicament. Lydon Thorpe produced sound for live entertainment on a cruise ship starting almost every day at 9 a.m. and ending work around midnight for six months. After that, he would take his semi-annual vacation on land. That life...
Two pandemics later, Rosemount library reopens after major revitalization
The unveiling of the revitalized Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library took place on Zoom Tuesday.