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Artwork featuring a bridge over water, titled Nurture Future by artist Melanie Yugo.
Two performers on stage.

Arts Ottawa supports and advocates for artists and the arts in Ottawa.

Through our focus on collaboration and partnership, we mobilize collective action in Ottawa’s arts community with an emphasis on inclusive and participatory decision-making.

Artwork: Melanie Yugo, Nurture Future

Photo: Curtis Perry

What’s Happening Now

Register now: Open Office Hours - March 28
Register now: Learning Lab #3 - April 2nd
Call to Artists - Artist Takeovers
City of Ottawa Cultural Plan and Funding Framework Review
Ottawa Nightlife Council
City Budget 2025
On Our Radar
Report: Analysis of Cultural Workers in Ontario

Co-Creating Arts Ottawa
Q1 & Q2 of  2025

January

Launch of Open Office Hours

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January

Launch of Learning Labs

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January 31

Open Office Hours:
Welcome to Arts Ottawa

February 19

Learning Lab no.1 :
Governance Models and Advocacy in the Arts Sector  
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February 28

Open Office Hours:
Discussing Arts Awards and their importance

March 22

Laboratoire d'apprentissage 2 :
Les artistes en tant que leaders communautaires

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March 28

Open Office Hours:
Discussing Mentorship within the Arts
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April 2

Learning Lab no.3 :

Redefining Volunteerism in Governance

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April

Open Office Hours:

Date and topic to come

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May

Learning Lab Reports will be available

May

Launch of Co-Creation Labs

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To Come

Co-Creation Labs, Action Labs, Open Office Hours, AGM's, and more.

Core Leadership Circle

Mobilizes action, connects sectors, and guides collective vision

Advisory Circle

Amplifies arts voices and connects communities to action

Action Labs

Tackle urgent issues, driving sector-wide change

Membership

Obtain resources, connections, and support our advocacy efforts

Volunteer

Connect with local artists and give back to your community

Governance

Board ensures accountability and aligns collective action with strategic goals

Support Arts Ottawa

Your contributions fuel the growth of our local arts sector

Sponsorship

Sponsor the arts in our local community

Ways to Get Involved

Be part of shaping Ottawa’s arts community. Your involvement amplifies creativity, builds connections, and drives collective action. Together, we can create a thriving, inclusive cultural landscape.

Driving collective action to address the needs and priorities of Ottawa's arts sector.

A diverse audience applauding at an arts event.

Photo: Curtis Perry

Programs & Services

Subscribe to the Arts Ottawa newsletters

Arts Ottawa offers three newsletters that will keep you up to date on the Ottawa arts community. Learn about our newsletters here.

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