A group of Iranian-Canadians in Ottawa-Gatineau who call themselves “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (meaning “Woman, Life, Freedom”) hope to amplify the voices of protestors through art and photography with an exhibition at City Hall this weekend titled Call it Revolution.
This 1937-39 photo series featuring Ottawa intersections was shot by the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau (CGMPB) on behalf of the Department of Public Works, which was assembling the compilation for Jacques Gréber, author of the infamous Gréber Plan that reshaped Ottawa.
The Canadiana documentary web series takes an entertaining look at some of Canada’s lesser-known historical episodes. It’s now into its third season and recently released some major Ottawa content. “How the Cold War was started… in Ottawa” is the story of the defection of cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko, an employee of the Soviet embassy in Ottawa during World War II. He defected just a couple of days after the war ended… and arguably started the Cold War.
BEING Studio is a non-profit arts organization that supports artists with developmental disabilities who are interested in visual art and creative writing in Ottawa. Founded in 2002, the organization provides studio space, merchandising opportunities, and professional workshops for artists to learn new skills. The second season of SPEAK, a podcast produced by BEING studio, is a delightful romp through time.
On November 11, Canadians do their part to remember the brave men and women who fought for our country and its people. If you want to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony, here is a round-up of events happening throughout Ottawa.
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.
October’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Ashley Newall to support his sharing of colourized historical photos of Ottawa.
L’équipe d’Apartment613 (Apt613) a lancé un sondage pour recueillir des renseignements sur les lieux culturels dans le cadre d’un projet que nous avons entrepris avec la Ville d’Ottawa visant à dresser un inventaire à jour des espaces utilisés pour des activités et des événements culturels à Ottawa. Nous communiquons avec les artistes, les organisateurs de festivals, […]
We’re reaching out to artists, festivals, promoters, makers, photographers, dancers, musicians, writers, actors, composers, choreographers, film and video makers, and ALL other types of creators and presenters in the City of Ottawa.
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.
Ottawa Arts Initiative is hosting a Mayoral Town Hall on the arts and culture sector in Ottawa.
Friday, September 30, is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In observance of this day of remembrance and learning, Apt613 will not publish any new articles tomorrow. If you would like to participate in commemorating the day, here is a roundup of events happening in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Newly rebranded and reworked, Creative Continuum (previously known as Artpreneur) is an annual conference presented by Arts Network Ottawa in partnership with local enterprises. It brings together leading local and national creative experts and business leaders in Ottawa on October 22-23, 2022.
Ashley Newall makes a case for a new marina on the Ottawa River—just like back in the late 1800s.
Ottawology is the interdisciplinary study of all things Ottawa. It involves the sociology, history and urban geography of the National Capital Region.
