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October 20 Meetup
2024-10-20 14:30 - 17:00 UTC | OAG Studio, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2, Canada
Come to the Ottawa Art Gallery Studio for our free monthly meetup to hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists.
Reminder: Bring your own art supplies
Everyone is expected to bring their own supplies. Generally this is a “drink and draw” atmosphere, where everyone brings whatever they have going on, and use the meet-up as an opportunity to create, chat, network, and socialize.
The Facility

The space is on the main floor, just past the cafe
To get to the closest entrance, you’re entering from 10 Daly St, under the new condos to the left of Arts Court. You should see the cafe on your right as you enter. If you continue past the cafe, the room will be on your right just past the cafe
If you come from the Mackenzie King side you’ll need to go to the opposite side of the building and down a floor. Ask around for how to get to the cafe and you’ll find your way

To those familiar with the space – please be available to help others find their way. There are a number of entrances and the space is quite large so there’s a good likelihood of folks getting lost.
Also, please check out the rest of the gallery on your visit. There’s a lot of great art to see and it doesn’t cost anything to do so.

Parking

There’s a paid parking garage across the street
There’s free parking at city hall on the weekends
On side streets around Daly/Besserer there are usually free spots as well

Bussing

Daly/Nicholas is the closest intersection, enter on the Daly St. entrance
Alternatively, get off at the Mackenzie King station, then walk over the bridge towards Nicholas (northbound) then enter OAG on your left. Walk through the building to get to the space on the opposite side

**Masks suggested but not mandatory**
One of the core objectives of Artawa is to create a safe space for everyone and we do frequently have vulnerable people who attend. While we’re still figuring things out in this post-pandemic world we will be recommending the use of masks while in the main space.

If you have any questions, reach out to info@artawa.ca or message Kina Forney

November 17 Meetup
2024-11-17 14:30 - 17:00 | OAG Studio, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2, Canada

December 15 Meetup
2024-12-15 14:30 - 17:00 | OAG Studio, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2, Canada

January 2025 Meetup
2025-01-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Jackson Cafe 10 Daly Ave, in the Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0C5, Canada
We will be meeting at the Jackson Cafe (inside the OAG), just outside of the studio room where we used to normally meet. Same time as usual, 2:30-5. Rideau O-Train Station.
I (@kinaink ) will be going over some plans for the new year. As always, bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.
Since we are meeting at the café this time, please note that you will need to bring a few bucks to buy your own coffee/tea/snacks. If you need assistance with this, please let us know in advance! We will have limited space since we will be sharing it with the public, so please keep that in mind when thinking about what kinds of projects to bring. (Maybe not the full easel and paint setup, perhaps stick to a sketchbook!)
I’d like to brainstorm some ideas for the upcoming year with you! ❤️

March Meetup
2025-03-23 14:30 - 17:00
March Artawa Meetup at the Jackson Cafe inside the Ottawa Art Gallery, Sunday, March 23rd, 2:30 – 5pm. Please bring some change to purchase something at the cafe in exchange for using their space.

Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists! Bring your own supplies.

NOTE: VENUE CHANGE!!! We are meeting at the Jackson Cafe, inside the Ottawa Art Gallery, across from the studio room where we normally meet.
We will be meeting at the Jackson Cafe (inside the OAG), just outside of the studio room where we used to normally meet. Same time as usual, 2:30-5.
I (Kina Forney ) will be going over some plans for the new year. As always, bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.
Since we are meeting at the café this time, please note that you will need to bring a few bucks to buy your own coffee/tea/snacks. If you need assistance with this, please let us know in advance! We will have limited space since we will be sharing it with the public, so please keep that in mind when thinking about what kinds of projects to bring. (Maybe not the full easel and paint setup, perhaps stick to a sketchbook!)
I’d like to brainstorm some ideas for the upcoming year with you!
Public Transit:– Rideau O-Train Stop – Daly/Nicholas is the closest intersection, enter on the Daly St. entrance– Alternatively, get off at the Mackenzie King station, then walk over the bridge towards Nicholas (northbound) then enter OAG on your left. Walk through the building to get to the space on the opposite side

Parking:– There’s a paid parking garage across the street– There’s free parking at city hall on the weekends– On side streets around Daly/Besserer there are usually free spots as well

If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Messenger or Instagram DM or kina@kina-ink.com.

April Meetup at the Ottawa School of Art in Orleans
2025-04-27 14:30 - 17:00 | Ottawa School of Art in Orleans, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
NEW VENUE! Please note that this is at the ORLEANS CAMPUS of the Ottawa School of Art, located in the Shenkman Arts centre in the Sculpture Studio on the ground level (we will have signs!)

Description
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.

Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists! Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately! The awesome studio we have been so graciously provided is well lit and has lots of tables and a sink.
There are quite a few galleries in the building, as well as a theater! Take a look around before settling in to make art, and be inspired by all of the awesome work on display.

Directions
We will be meeting in the Sculpture Studio, which is on the lowest level of the Shenkman Arts Centre. From the lower entrance, you take a right immediately after coming in, and walk THROUGH the Ottawa School of Art Admin area (there will be signs!) into the Sculpture Studio.

If you come in the front door from the Centrum blvd. entrance, you will need to go to the lower level by stairs or elevator and look for the Trinity Art Gallery, towards the back entrance and hang a left to the OSA admin area.

Public Transit:

Google Directions from Blair Station
Travel East to the Blair O-Train Stop (last stop Eastbound), followed by any bus that takes you to Place d’Orleans (39, 33, 232)
Take the 35 or 131 bus to the Shenkman Arts Centre from Place d’Orleans
Alternatively, it is a 13 minute walk to Shenkman from Place d’Orleans

Driving & Parking:

Free parking on Centrum blvd. and lower level behind the building
Recommended parking on lower level (around the back entrance, across from the Holiday Inn)
*Note there will be a festival on April 27th so Centrum may be busy! Free parking in front of the former YMCA / Altitude climbing gym are also available.

Accessibility
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY! Ask for the lower level Brisebois cres. entrance of the building to get the best accessibility to the Sculpture Studio. If you come in from the 2nd level off Centrum Blvd, take the elevator to the lowest level.

More Helpful info on how to get there: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/getting-here

If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Facebook Messenger (facebook.com/kina.forney) or Instagram DM (@kinaink) or kina@kina-ink.com.

May Meetup at the OSA in the Byward Market
2025-05-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Street in the Byward Market, Ottawa, K1N 8W5, CA
NEW VENUE… again! And new time! Please note that this is at the DOWNTOWN CAMPUS of the Ottawa School of Art, located on 35 George Street in the Byward Market. It will also be at 1:30 – 4pm instead of our usual time.

Description
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.

Come hang out and meet fellow Ottawa artists! Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately! The awesome studio we have been so graciously provided is well lit and has lots of tables and a sink.
Take a look around before settling in to make art, and be inspired by all of the awesome work on display and work for sale in the boutique.

Directions
The Ottawa School of Art is located on 35 George Street in the Byward market, room 208.

Public Transit:

Rideau O-Train Stop on Line 1
Check OC Transpo Travel Planner to plan your trip via bus, there are a LOT that go through the Byward Market.

Driving & Parking:

Paid parking next door
Free street parking on Sundays

Accessibility
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY!

More Helpful info on how to get there: https://www.artottawa.ca/

If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Facebook Messenger (facebook.com/kina.forney) or Instagram DM (@kinaink) or kina@kina-ink.com.

June 22 Meetup - OSA Orleans
2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa School of Art in Orleans, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans, Ontario, K1E 0A1, Canada
June’s meetup will be at the Ottawa School of Art in Orleans in Studio A (3rd Floor) at 1pm until 4pm. The Orleans campus of the OSA is located in the Shenkman Arts Centre: 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans, ON K1E 0A1.
Note that this will be our last meetup until we resume in September.

Description
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.

Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists! Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately! The awesome studio we have been so graciously provided is well lit and has lots of tables and a sink.
There are quite a few galleries in the building, as well as a theater! Take a look around before settling in to make art, and be inspired by all of the awesome work on display.

Directions
We are meeting in Studio A on the 3rd floor. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor and Studio A is down the hall.

Public Transit:

Google Directions from Blair Station
Travel East to the Blair O-Train Stop (last stop Eastbound), followed by any bus that takes you to Place d’Orleans (39, 33, 232)
Take the 35 or 131 bus to the Shenkman Arts Centre from Place d’Orleans
Alternatively, it is a 13 minute walk to Shenkman from Place d’Orleans

Driving & Parking:

Free parking on Centrum blvd. and lower level behind the building
Recommended parking on lower level (around the back entrance, across from the Holiday Inn)
*Note there will be a festival on April 27th so Centrum may be busy! Free parking in front of the former YMCA / Altitude climbing gym are also available.

Accessibility
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY! Ask for the lower level Brisebois cres. entrance of the building to get the best accessibility to the Sculpture Studio. If you come in from the 2nd level off Centrum Blvd, take the elevator to the lowest level.

More Helpful info on how to get there: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/getting-here

If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Facebook Messenger (facebook.com/kina.forney) or Instagram DM (@kinaink) or kina@kina-ink.com.

September 21 Meetup - OSA Downtown
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Street in the Byward Market, Ottawa, K1N 8W5, CA
A big welcome back!
September’s meetup will be at the Ottawa School of Art (downtown location) in room 304 (the library) from 1pm until 4pm on Sunday, September 21st.
The Ottawa School of Art is located at 35 George St · (613) 241-7471.
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY!
Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists. Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately!
If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Messenger or Instagram DM (@kina.forney) or kina@kina-ink.com.

Artist Meetup - October 19
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00
October’s meetup will be at the Ottawa School of Art (Orleans Location) in Studio A (3rd floor) from 1pm until 4pm on Sunday, October 19th.
The Ottawa School of Art in Orleans is located at 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 0A1.
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY!
Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists. Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately!
If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Messenger or Instagram DM (@kina.forney) or kina@kina-ink.com.

Artist Meetup - November 23
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Street in the Byward Market, Ottawa, K1N 8W5, CA
November’s meetup will be at the Ottawa School of Art (downtown location) from 1pm until 4pm on Sunday, November 23rd.
The Ottawa School of Art is located at 35 George St · (613) 241-7471.
Artawa is an inclusive group of creatives that meet monthly to create alongside each other, share advice and stories, socialize and network.
This is an accessible venue! HOORAY!
Come hang out, drink coffee/tea, sketch/paint/whatever, and meet fellow Ottawa artists. Bring your own supplies. Bring whatever art project you’re currently working on or have been ignoring lately!
If you have any questions, reach out to Kina Forney DIRECTLY via Messenger or Instagram DM (@kinaink) or kina@kina-ink.com.
