14 September 2013 / #bridge #festivals Photos from House of Paint this afternoonWe spent a couple of hours earlier this afternoon at the House of Paint festival, where we saw incredible art like this…[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743370654/)The event takes place underneath Dunbar Bridge (where Bronson Avenue crosses the Rideau River). The underside of the overpass has been transformed into a huge performance space. There are scaffolds lining both walls, a concert stage, a big dance floor and bleachers all around it.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743370650/)Dozens of artists, some wearing protective masks, some without, are covering the bridge with big, bold paintings.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743370570/)This is one of the biggest pieces, probably 30 feet high.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743365376/)Another very, very big piece in progress.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743365368/)There is lots of variety, from 30-foot canvases to uh, one foot.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743365258/)Artists are, quite literally, stacked in top of each other, covering every part of the concrete surface.[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743365120/)There were even performances and workshops for kids. Here’s Hey Kids (Big B and Capt. Foot) from Kingston[ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawastart/9743364976/)This event, as the kids say, is pretty dope. Dance battles and music continue all weekend. We had to leave too early** See also: ** Ottawa Art GuideIf you liked this post, you should ** subscribe to etcetera , ** our free email newsletter. Featuring cool Ottawa events, interesting local news and contests and giveaways. Thanks!