Art Beat TANISBROWNING-SHELP TANIS@BROWNING-SHELP.COM Experience “A Walk of Art 2026” on September 19th Year 7: The Old Ottawa East Community Art Tour hits its stride On the morning of Saturday, September 19th, Old Ottawa East’s streets will once again be teeming with artwork. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, many of our gifted artists and photographers…
Art Beat TIM HUNT’SMAIN STREETSKETCHES Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the stories behind his work. TIM HUNT Since 1933, this classic three-story brick schoolhouse has stood at the intersection of Main Street and…
Art Beat TANISBROWNING-SHELP TANIS@BROWNING-SHELP.COM A finger on the pulse of the arts in OOE OOE ARTIST FEATURE: 2026 CELEBRASIAN DANCE BRINGS DIVERSE ARTISTIC VOICES TO THE STAGE FOR ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH On May 20, the ODD Box theatre came to life with the dazzling costumes, movements, and music of Asian-Canadian artists. 2026 CelebrAsian Dance marked…
Art Beat TIM HUNT’SMAIN STREETSKETCHES Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the stories behind his work. TIM HUNT Approaching the Rideau River train bridge on a recent paddle I was reminded of a drawing…
Art Beat TIM HUNT’SMAIN STREETSKETCHES Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the stories behind his work. TIM HUNT It doesn’t seem like that long ago that we first set foot in Lady Evelyn Alternative…
Art Beat TANISBROWNING-SHELP TANIS@BROWNING-SHELP.COM A finger on the pulse of the arts in OOE OOE ARTIST FEATURE: AWARDS NIGHT ILLUMINATES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARTS TO OTTAWA With an electric vibe and a colourful succession of presenters and recipients, Arts Ottawa Award/Prix d’Arts Ottawa launched a new era at the Fourth Stage of the National…
Art Beat TANISBROWNING-SHELP TANIS@BROWNING-SHELP.COM A finger on the pulse of the arts in OOE OOE ARTIST FEATURE: Symphony of Colours: Portuguese-Canadian Perspectives: Behind the scenes with Joana Pimental at the Embassy of Portugal There are currently 131 embassies, high commissions and consulates in Ottawa that are dedicated to promoting the history, heritage and culture of…
Art Beat TIM HUNT’SMAIN STREETSKETCHES Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the stories behind his work. TIM HUNT The view looking north towards Immaculata High School at the end of Glenora Street looks much…
Art Beat TIM HUNT’SMAIN STREETSKETCHES Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the stories behind his work. Church of the Ascension My dad was a Baptist minister and an artist. His drawings of churches would…
Art Beat TANISBROWNING-SHELP TANIS@BROWNING-SHELP.COM A finger on the pulse of the arts in OOE OOE ARTIST FEATURE: TWO HOMEGROWN BOOKS FROM THE CAPITAL ARE PERFECT CANDIDATES FOR UNDER THE TREE Mystery writer Mike Martin, a 25-year resident of Old Ottawa East (OOE), has co-edited a new mystery anthology. A Capital Mystery launched on October 15 featuring…
