Reports

Explore our collection of insightful reports, articles, and studies that reflect the pulse of Ottawa’s vibrant arts community. From in-depth research on cultural trends to practical guides for artists and arts organizations, our publications provide valuable resources to support and inspire the local arts ecosystem. Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates and initiatives shaping Ottawa's creative landscape.

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Arts Awards Co-Design Process Report, 2025

Co-Create Arts Ottawa Report: Governance, Inclusion, and Volunteer Engagement, 2025

Shaping the Volunteer experience together, 2025

Arts Correspondent, Ava Margueritte - Arts Ottawa’s Collaborative Strategy Session, 2025

Transforming together: Systemic change for community benefit. The merger of Ottawa Arts Council and Arts Network Ottawa,2024

Arts Leaders Breakfast : Feedback Analysis Report, 2024

Co-Creation Lab Report, 2024

Community Conversations Report, 2023 – 2024

Arts Ottawa Impact Report, ONLINE, 2025

Arts Ottawa Impact Report, 2025

Arts Network Ottawa Annual Report, 2024

Ottawa Arts Council Annual Report, 2024

Arts Network Ottawa Annual Report, 2023

Ottawa Arts Council Annual Report, 2023

Arts Ottawa Governance Model

Annual Reports

Ottawa Has Culture. What It Doesn’t Have Is a Cultural Economy Strategy - and Downtown Will Pay the Price, Article by Kwende Kefentse, 2026

Why Arts Spaces Matters in the Future of the ByWard Market, Article by Cassandra Olsthoorn, 2026

Shared Ground Inaugural Learning Day, 2025

(Un)Common Grounds and Community Living Rooms Event, 2025

Newly formed Arts Ottawa wants artists to be involved in office conversion discussions, Article by By Mia Jensen, OBJ

New Shared Ground event explores who will lead the transformation of Ottawa’s empty spaces, Article By Willemijn Bunskoek

Shared Ground Action Lab Launch Report, 2025

Shared Ground: A Framework for Cultural Co-Design in Downtown Ottawa, Article by Kelly Wilhelm, 2025

Strengthening the case for the arts with Kadija De Paula, 2026

Decolonizing Evaluation with Dr. Gladys Rowe, 2026

Get.Together with Shanice Bernicky, 2025

Arts Correspondent, Meral Tan- Get.Together Event, 2025

Impact Calculator feasibility study, Third Angle, Arts Ottawa, Ottawa Community Foundation, 2024

Shared Ground

Social Impact Evaluation in the Arts

Arts Correspondent, Murray Dineen - Community Forum: Turning Priorities into Action, 2025

Arts Correspondent, Dillon Orr - Community Forum: Turning Priorities into Action, 2025

Arts Correspondent, Meral Tan - Get.Together Event, 2025

Arts Correspondent, Ava Margueritte - Arts Ottawa’s Collaborative Strategy Session, 2025

ARTicipate Endowment Fund: Community Consultation Summary, 2026

Arts Correspondents

Artist in Residence in Articipate

CWB - Pillars 4 & 5: Progressive Procurement & Fair Work Practices, 2026

CWB - Pillar 3: Just Use of Land and Property, 2026

CWB - Pillar 2: Locally Rooted Finance, 2026

CWB - Pillar 1: Pluralistic Ownership, 2026

An introduction to Community Wealth Building (CWB), 2026

Getting vocal about local: A case for local procurement in the arts, Article by Valerie Stam, 2026

Learning Lab 3: Redefining Volunteerism in Governance, 2025

Learning Lab 2: Artists as Community Leaders, 2025

Learning Lab 1: Governance Models and Advocacy in the Arts Sector, 2025

Community Conversations Report, 2023 – 2024

Get.Together: Jordan and Olivia in Conversation, 2024

What Olivia has been up to, 2024

Learning Labs

Artist in Residence in Government

A Liveable City for All: A New Cultural Roadmap for Ottawa 2019-22, OCA

Arm’s Length Cultural Sector Development Feasibility Study Final Report, OCA, 2019

A Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Heritage and Culture in Ottawa, 2013-2018

Community Wealth Building Learning Labs, 2026

Arts Ottawa Community Forum, 2026

Shared Ground Learning Day, 2025

Interview with Artist in Residence in Government, Olivia Onuk, 2025

Learning Labs: Part of Co-Creating Arts Ottawa, 2025

ARTicipate Endowment Fund Grant Recipients: effect of the grant, 2025

Community Conversations, 2023 – 2024

Policy and Cultural Planning

Youtube