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Arts Network Ottawa and the Ottawa Arts Council have merged to become Arts Ottawa — a vibrant new organization with a philosophy that puts artists and community at the forefront to shape its vision and future.
Claudia Salguero
Arts Ottawa is redefining what a not-for-profit can be. Through an innovative approach, we will amplify creativity, build connections and drive collective action to create a thriving, inclusive cultural landscape.
Anne-Marie Brugger
Arts Ottawa's shared conversations are an important reminder of the collective strength of our creative community and the value of coming together to shape the future of the arts.
Jennifer Prevost
Mission
Arts Ottawa mobilizes collective action to embed arts and culture within the civic foundations of our city. We cultivate shared leadership among artists, communities, and public institutions to strengthen belonging, creativity, and well-being across Ottawa.
Through advocacy, partnerships, and strategic initiatives, we ensure that culture is recognized as vital civic infrastructure, and is central to how the city plans, grows, and thrives
Vision - The future we're building
Ottawa flourishes when the arts are woven through daily life, nurturing connection, belonging, and collective well-being. Through shared sector leadership, the arts shape public life and strengthen how the city develops, collaborates, and thrives, guiding Ottawa toward a more connected and creative future.
What We Do
1. Mobilize collective action on sector-wide priorities and civic issues.
2. Convene and connect artists, organizations, residents, and institutions around shared goals.
3. Translate between community and policy, ensuring lived experience informs civic planning.
4. Equip the ecosystem with tools, coordination, and communications that turn ideas into action.
Our Approach
· Shared Leadership – Decisions are distributed and participatory.
· Equity & Belonging – Community voice guides every stage.
· Transparency & Learning – Plain language, open communication, and reflection shape progress.
· Cross-Sector Partnerships – Bridges between arts, community, and city-building unlock impact.
· Care & Practicality – We pair civic imagination with grounded, doable steps.
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