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Official Opening of From Dreams and Nightmares Vernissage   Details: Join us for the official opening for a night of art, music, with food and drink specials. Artwork by Daniel Martelock, Azdead, Dom Laporte, Dan Metcalfe, Vincent Bolduc, Rob Nicholson and Suzannah Robertson. Place: Atomic Rooster - 303 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario  Date and Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 (7pm - 10pm)     Live Competitive Painting: Art Battle Ottawa   Details: We can't wait to be back in Ottawa! Join us for an inspiring night of live arts, creativity and community at Arts Court. Come watch as 12 incredible painters battle the clock...

Tonight, two of Ottawa’s very best speed painters will be competing against artists from across the country for the title of 2017 Art Battle National Champion and a cash prize in downtown Toronto. Allan André (2016 Ottawa Regional Champion and 2016 Art Battle National Champion) will be defending his title while Dom Laporte (2017 Ottawa Regional Champion) will be looking to become the National Champion for the first time. “I always knew we had the talent in Ottawa, that we could be home to a National Champion. The fact that we have to incredible artists representing Ottawa this year fills...

Over the next two weekends, from June 11th to the 25th, CRAFTFEST will be taking place on Albert Island at the historic Zibi buildings between Ottawa and Quebec. The site will become an inspiring pop up shop and market series curating local handmade brands to celebrate Canada’s 150th. You can expect to browse an indoor Popup Shop showcasing more than 100 Canadian-made brands in every imaginable shopping category, and an outdoor Weekend Market showcasing another 100 local Canadian makers in fashion, jewelry, woodworking, gifts, and food and drink. Lastly, you can get crafty with some of the community expert makers...