Learning and Professional development
Community-Engaged Arts
Calling in Leadership on Cultural Spaces and Reimagining Downtown Through Arts and Culture
Enacting sustainable, meaningful change in communities is a complex and ongoing challenge. That’s why Arts Ottawa and the City of Ottawa have launched the Artist-in-Residence in Government (AIRG) program. This initiative connects artists with municipal government staff and the community to tackle unique civic challenges and reimagine traditional approaches. By embedding an artist within a city department, their creative perspectives and lived experiences help co-create transformative models of community engagement—addressing pressing local issues in innovative ways that push beyond the status quo.
Arts Correspondents act as community storytellers, attending Arts Ottawa programs and events to listen, reflect, and share the voices, experiences, and ideas that shape Ottawa’s arts community.
Arts Ottawa is introducing a new role: Artist in Residence in ARTicipate.
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We’ve reimagined governance at Arts Ottawa, centering collaboration, transparency, and community input in everything we do.
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The Arts Ottawa Awards celebrate Ottawa-based artists, creatives, educators, businesses, and organizations who help shape a vibrant, connected city.
Programs & Services
Arts Ottawa’s programming and services are designed to address critical gaps and challenges in Ottawa’s arts landscape.
Through a lens of mentorship and peer-support, we provide a range of opportunities to engage, build careers, expand networks, and access funding. At the forefront, we are committed to platforming the voices of artists in our community to inform and shape our programs and services - working together to achieve a vibrant and sustainable sector.
