Visual art

Welcome to another beautiful weekend in the city. Straddled on the cusp of summer meets fall, the mornings are crisp and cool, but the afternoons still bring warmth and sunshine. There is plenty to do around town this weekend and we here at Apt613 can’t wait to tell you about it.

Laura Escudé visited Shopify recently to lead a workshop for Ottawa artists. The independent artist and entrepreneur has designed shows for Kanye West, Jay-Z and American Idol, among other big names.

The festival was founded from a desire to see more women and non-binary artists on local stages.

The Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour is a series of exhibitions and events showcasing the works of five female Japanese artists.

Ottawa’s artistic community has a new foundation of transparency and community interaction.

Admission to the grand re-opening celebrations is free of charge and open to all.

Otherworlds by Michael Benson is showing at the Canadian Museum of Nature until September 2, 2019

Many people live in Orléans for years and don’t know the Ottawa School of Art has a campus at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

The show is Toronto-based artist Scott Harber’s first exhibition in his hometown of Ottawa.

A skateboard art fundraiser to Beyond the Pale Brewery on Saturday.

A limited edition of prints and postcards are available now.

Black Squirrel Books will be taking over the space to operate a satellite event venue.

There will be a vernissage on June 13th from 7pm–10pm.

Matthew Hinther has lived in The Glebe for 43 years, growing with the neighbourhood and developing an intimate relationship with it.