Category: Art
Stittsville Rotary international film series returns for 2022
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville has been bringing you nationally and internationally renowned films as one of over 100 organizations across Canada who are part of the Toronto International Film circuit
Local artist Dale Dunning donates sculpture to Birdhouse Bonanza auction
Well-known local artist Dale Dunning donates sculpture to be auctioned at Birdhouse Bonanza in honor of his friend of 50 years, Michael Macpherson.
Youth empowered to “Paint It Up!” and contribute to the beautification of Ottawa
Looking for a way to help deter vandalism while empowering our City’s youth through community arts? Look no further than the Paint it Up! mural program. Applications for this year’s program are now open.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower thanks the people of Stittsville for the donations provided to the Ukraine effort and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He also shares a note that Reverend Doug…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Nice to see Councillor Gower getting out, finally, for his cross-crountry ski, but he was also working – writing this week’s updates in his column for us.
Artwork of the artists at Wildpine Residence on display at Stittsville Library
In August, 2021, four artists of Wildpine Residence held their first art show – Chuck Wood, Ernie Allen, Annie Swinemar and Anne Hearn. They are now sharing their abundance of talent with the public.
Heritage of our area reflected in the Cavanagh barn
The Cavanagh barn off Main Street, Stittsville, reflects the heritage of our area. The willow and maple trees on the property have a stately presence.
Stittsville photographer creates local wildlife calendar in support of Stittsville Food Bank
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2022 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.
The home of Patrick and Mary Hartin on Maple Grove
Artist Perpetua Quigley shares her beautiful watercolour sketch and Haiku of Hartin House and cottage on Maple Grove Road in Stittsville. Perpetua shares, “as we are on the cusp of…
Launch of “Plague Take It” almanac leads to additional project
Plague Take It had its book launch and signing on November 9th. Over half of the book’s contributing writers attended the event, which included readings of short pieces.
New anthology offers insight into COVID from elderly perspective
Plague Take It, co-edited by Ann McMillan and Jon Peirce, features writing by and about elders on the experiences of navigating a world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reignite the wonder and imagination that is theatre at the Mini Festival of the Arts
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is excited to have you join them for their safe, in-person celebration from November 19-21 at the Canadian War Museum.
Women’s history month – reflecting on the Hazeldean Women’s Institute
Local artist, Perpetua Quigley, celebrates October 18, 1929 when women were legally proclaimed as Persons in Canada. October is Women’s History Month…
Stittsville Library features photography exhibit by John Edkins
This month a new exhibit takes over the library wall featuring the photographs of long-time Stittsville resident and photographer John Edkins.
Abandoned logs become a project of passion
For one Stittsville resident, Tom Gardener, the pandemic affected him in a profound way – a positive discovery of the land around him.