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Community Groups
IFCO
The Independent Filmmakers Co-Operative of Ottawa provides training, facilities, equipment, information, and means to exhibit work, to its members. They also host screenings, workshops, and community events.
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RA Centre Photo Club
The RA Centre Photo Club is a volunteer-driven club that meets at the RA Centre to share knowledge and experience about photography.
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First Crush Promotion
Independant, community-minded music promotion organisation. First Crush books and promotes shows in Ottawa and hosts a radio show on CKCU.
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Creative Mornings
A free-to-attend monthly speaker series showcasing creatives from a wide variety of occupations with the goal of showcasing people doing creative things and creating a platform for cross-pollination of ideas. Creative Mornings are now hosted at the Gladstone Theatre.
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Qu'AR-Queer Arts Collective
Qu’ART’s goal is to heighten LGBTQ2S+/queer artistic activity and broaden intersectional discourse in Ottawa. They work with established festivals to promote integration of LGBTQ2S+/queer artists. Their programming/partnerships include residencies, workshops, panel discussions, performances, and other creative work.
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Congrego
Congrego is an event and merchandise brand that seeks to bring people together through music, art, clothing, and culture.
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The Moving Art Gallery
“A multi-media art gallery, & a love letter to black women” The Moving Art Gallery hosts online and in-person exhibitions which centre Black and female visual artists.
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Do it For the Grain
DIFTG promotes and empowers local photographers through accessible publications, print sales, and education opportunities. Their bimonthly publication is available for local pick-up or mail-based subscription.
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Multicultural Artists' Coalition (MAC-CAM)
A non-profit organisation shaped by immigrant, refugee, Indigenous, and POC artists. MAC-CAM’s programming includes workshops, art festivals, research, and advocacy that targets systemic barriers so that it’s community can better achieve their goals in terms of impact, scale, audience, and visibility.
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Urban Art Collective
A collective of urban artists working in a variety of mediums including photography, street art, graphic design, illustration, and painting. Urban Art Collective collaborates with visual artists to create unique merchandise without the cost of up-front investment.
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Square Lemon
Square Lemon is a women-founded not-for-profit which celebrates local artistic and crafting talent. They host workshops and markets and also rent workshop space for non-member creatives who need space to teach.
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