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Stay informed and inspired with the latest arts industry news and opportunities for artists in Ottawa. Your go-to resource for local arts community updates. Industry News & Opportunities Find arts opportunities including calls to artists, auditions, learning, funding, residencies, items for sale and so much more! News Item Placeholder News Item Description Read the Full Story Opportunities at the OAG Check out the Ottawa Art Gallery for current job openings and opportunities. View Opportunities Coming Soon! Check back soon for arts industry news and opportunities. submit industry news Do you have Ottawa-based arts news or an opportunity you would like to share? Contact us to have your opportunity featured on this page. Contact Us

Sign up for an Action Lab to get involved with Arts Ottawa. Interested in joining an Action Lab? Arts Ottawa offers varying levels of commitment to accommodate different capacities and interests. Read through the levels of commitment participants can choose from, then fill out the form on this page to join an Action Lab. Informed Participants choose to stay updated and aware of the new organizational model and its activities. Involvement: Receive newsletters, attend informational meetings, and follow progress reports. Time Commitment: Minimal, mainly involving reading updates and occasional attendance at information sessions. Consulted Participants provide feedback and insights on specific initiatives or decisions. Involvement: Participate in surveys, focus groups, or feedback sessions. Offer opinions on proposed projects and strategies. Time Commitment: Moderate, involving periodic engagement to provide input and attend consultation meetings. Engaged Participants actively contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives within the organizational model. Involvement: Join working groups, attend regular meetings, and contribute to specific projects or Action Labs. Time Commitment: Significant, requiring regular participation and hands-on involvement in activities and discussions. Committed Participants take on leadership roles and are deeply involved in driving the organization's strategic goals. Involvement: Lead Action Labs, serve on the Core Leadership Circle, and participate in strategic planning and decision-making. Time Commitment: Extensive, involving ongoing leadership responsibilities, regular meetings, and active participation in high-level initiatives. Champion Participants advocate for the organizational model and mobilize others to engage and support the initiatives. Involvement: Act as ambassadors for the model, promote its goals, mentor new participants, and represent the organization in external engagements. Time Commitment: Very high, with continuous engagement, public speaking, networking, and mentoring activities. Join an Action Lab First name* Last name* Email* Organization Preferred Level of Interest Informed: I want to stay updated with the latest news and developments. Consulted: I am interested in providing feedback and insights on specific initiatives. Engaged: I want to actively contribute to planning and implementing initiatives. Committed: I am ready to take on leadership roles and drive strategic goals. Champion: I am passionate about advocating for the model and mobilizing others. Additional Comments or Areas of Interest Submit

Sign up for the Arts Ottawa newsletters to stay up to date with the arts community. Newsletters Read more about Arts Ottawa's three newsletters here and sign up below. ARTS OTTAWA REPORT Bi-weekly updates The Arts Ottawa Report will keep you up to date on all of the programs and services Arts Ottawa has to offer the Ottawa community. This newsletter is to inform you on all of our programs, job opportunities and staff changes within the organization, workshops, fundraising and reports, as well as the services Arts Ottawa offers. Subscribe to the Arts Ottawa Report below. artist talk & The WKND Bulletin Now living on an online Community Forum We heard you: artists, organizers, and art-lovers alike want a central place to access resources, share events, and stay informed without jumping between platforms or missing out on what matters. We’ve created this new hub with the goal of creating a space that is collaborative, community-driven, and easy to navigate — so you can spend less time searching and more time creating, attending, organizing, and connecting. Visit the New Hub Here! Explore the new Artist Talk! Our new community hub brings together events, resources, and discussions — all in one place. Stay connected, informed, and inspired. Visit Artist Talk Subscribe to the Arts Ottawa Report! Arts Ottawa offers a bi-weekly report that will keep you up to date on all of the programs and services Arts Ottawa has to offer the Ottawa community. Learn about our newsletters here. Email* Yes, subscribe me to Arts Ottawa Report. * Submit

Alex Maltby Programming & Partnerships alex@artsottawa.ca Alex is a musician, arts administrator and programmer, living and working on unceded Algonquin Anishnaabe territory. He has played an active role in the local music and arts scene for nearly two decades, with a focus on community engagement, equity, and relationship building. At Arts Ottawa, Alex collaborates with various interest holders to develop and expand programs and strategic partnerships that support Ottawa's arts community. Past artistic experience includes programming and performing at renowned festivals across Canada, such as Pop Montreal, Megaphono, Bluesfest, CityFolk, Westfest, Arboretum Arts Festival, Ottawa International Animation Festival, as well as participating in international events like PATIOS in León, Spain.

Takeover our Instagram and showcase your work! Artist Takeovers Takeover our Instagram and showcase your work! Photo: Abigail Bailey The Artist Takeover Program offer a unique opportunity for Arts Ottawa to connect, collaborate, and uplift artists within our community. Selected artists will have access to our Instagram platform where they can showcase their work through Instagram LIVE and stories. We prioritize equity-deserving groups and strive to center marginalized voices. Artists have access to our platform for 24 hours but are only required to be online and active to complete the deliverables. Any time spent on the account afterward is optional. Artists will receive a payment of $125 for their takeover. To participate, artists are required to review the Artist Deliverables document and fulfill the outlined requirements. Once the deliverables are completed, artists are welcome to share additional content through Instagram stories or LIVE sessions. Please take a moment to review our Safer Spaces Policy as we ask all artists to adhere to these guidelines while accessing our Instagram platform. Apply for the Artist Takeovers 2025 here If you have any questions, please reach out to brooklyn@artsottawa.ca

Join the Arts Ottawa team for casual, in-person monthly drop-ins. Open Office Hours Join the Arts Ottawa team for casual, in-person monthly drop-ins. Photo: Brooklyn Marok About Open Office Hours Open Office Hours are casual, in-person monthly drop-ins where community members can meet Arts Ottawa staff to discuss their concerns, ask questions, and share ideas in an informal, accessible setting. We are partnering with Happy Goat and will be at various locations throughout the city. We hope to see you there. Notice of Open Office Hours will be shared in our e-newsletters and on Arts Ottawa social media channels. Come be a part of the discussion! Open Office Hours are proud to be supported by Happy Goat Coffee Co. This service is funded by

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