It has been another hot week here in the 613, but we’ve made it through and this weekend promises blue skies, sunshine, and some milder weather for us to enjoy. There is also plenty going on this weekend in our great town, so get out there and have some fun! It is the summer, after all!
Do it for the Grain (DIFTG) publishes a bimonthly print zine showcasing local photographers. They also present photo exhibitions and offer affordable workshops, services, and equipment to those in need. This spring they’re celebrating their fourth anniversary with an exhibition titled “Home/Chez Soi”, on display at Happy Goat Coffee Co.
Welcome to the first full weekend of spring—and a presidential visit! This weekend promises a mix of weather and traffic conditions as much of the downtown core is closed down for President Biden’s visit. Stay up to date on the latest with the City’s special POTUS website. All Weekend Weather got you questioning your weekend […]
Okay, if you’re confused about this winter weather, me too. Storm warnings. Mild weather. No canal yet. Sigh. But we’re Ottawans and so we make the best of it. There are lots of suggestions below, whether you want to get outdoors or not.
Do It for the Grain Zine has just launched a call for submissions to its four-year anniversary photography exhibition. The deadline to submit your work is February 20, 2023, and submissions are open to analog photographers of all levels of experience from Ottawa, eastern Ontario, and western Quebec.
Zine enthusiasts, rejoice! Broken Pencil Magazine is hosting its 27th annual Canzine festival in Ottawa this Sunday, November 6, at the Alma Duncan Salon in the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Welcome, April! Live music seems to be the theme for this weekend, so pick a show or two and hit a cool local bar or restaurant afterwards for some cheer. If you’d rather stay in, we have some livestream options for you. 2022 could be the summer of your own homegrown mushrooms, if that floats your boat.
Celebrating three years of existence, this local organization empowers Ottawa film photographers through accessible publications of regular zines, print sales, and education opportunities. Happy birthday, Do It For The Grain!
Spring is in the air, some mandates are dropping, and events are back in full force. However, just because the province has dropped a lot of mandates, still be sure to check with venues and events before going as many are still supporting mask-wearing and more. Safety first!
Why not start December the same way we intend to end it? With a fun weekend of music, the arts, and time spent with our favourite people.
This week in the Future of Ottawa series, we’re taking a deep dive into Ottawa’s art scene—what it’s like now and where it’s headed. Read on for a guest post from Olivia Johnston on photographic arts in Ottawa.
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about.
DIFTG is a non-profit publication with big goals. Before the lockdown, the zine’s volunteer team ran darkroom workshops and started fundraising to open a permanent space.
There’s definitely a theme to events this weekend: from breweries to public marches and everything in between, Ottawa is celebrating International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Charlebois has approached the project with a can-do attitude. “I woke up one day and thought, [starting a photo zine] would be cool. Ottawa has a lot of great things and I think most of them are just started by people wanting to have that in their city.”
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