Books by or about Lowertowners
By Nancy Miller Chenier Joan Finnegan, Giants of Canada’s Ottawa Valley, General Store Publishing House, 1981. Joseph Montferrand, also known as Joe Mufferaw and Jo Mofero, generated many local legends and some are lodged in Lowertown lore. He was famous for throwing Irish Shiners off bridges and for kicking tavern ceilings but this legend about…
SAW – engaging with social and political issues through creative expression
Interview with Jason St-Laurent, artist and curator at SAW By Robin Etherington SAW focuses on building collaborative initiatives across Ottawa-Gatineau’s arts ecosystem, with its magnetic spirit of cooperation among local artists and organizations, shaping a more dynamic and inclusive cultural landscape for Ottawa. Jason St-Laurent, curator at SAW since 2012, studied fine arts at the…
Cultural happenings for you to enjoy
Entries and photos by Robin Etherington Bundle up and let’s go to museums, galleries, concerts, and the theatre GALLERIES – GALERIES Barbara Ann Scott Gallery City Hall Art Gallery Galerie Jean-Claude Bergeron Galerie St. Laurent + Hill Karsh-Masson Gallery L.A. Pai Gallery National Gallery of Canada Ottawa Art Gallery SAW MUSEUMS – MUSÉES Canadian War…
Nuit Blanche returns to Ottawa in 2026 – a new spark for the city’s arts scene
By Maria Gomez-Umaña Something exciting is brewing for Ottawa’s arts and culture lovers: Nuit Blanche, the all-night arts festival, is officially making a comeback in the fall of 2026, and organizers are hoping it’s the start of something big. I remember driving from Kanata to Lowertown to attend the free festival, which ran in Ottawa…
A new artist studio opens in Lowertown
By Daniel Marlow Hulya Guler Art Studio is now open at 206 Saint Patrick Street. The studio and gallery sit inside a charming heritage building, just steps from the National Gallery of Canada and the ByWard Market. Hulya’s path to becoming a professional artist has been far from conventional. Born in Turkey, she immigrated to…
Arts + culture corner
Cultural happenings for you to enjoy By Robin Etherington GALLERIES – GALERIES Barbara Ann Scott Gallery 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa Rocks! – Reunion Tour Until September 3 City Hall Art Gallery …