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From CapitalModern.ca : Mosaic at the Tory Building at Carleton University. Click on the image for the story. http://www.capitalmodern.ca/image-of-the-week/image-of-the-week-mosaic-egg/

Due to a hectic workload I had to skip a week or two but, starting today, I will be back with my weekly look at our local art and craft scene. Needless to say that with Hanukkah and Christmas coming up in only a few weeks, the “Christmas Craftshow Frenzy” is in full swing. ...

Figureworks is calling artists in all media to participate in our sixth annual juried award show from November 23rd until December 6th, 2015 at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Submission deadline is October 5th. Figureworks.org is a not-for-profit organization promoting art of the human form. ...

Summer is slowly but surely drawing to a close and although most of you will feel a certain sadness at that thought, it’s not all doom and gloom – especially if you’re into art and craft. The wonderful thing about September is that the weather still allows for lots of outdoor events - such as the farmers’ markets and studio tours – but with the busy fall & winter season almost upon us we also see a significant increase in the number of indoor events . ...

New murals were officially showcased today on highway underpasses along Bank Street and Carling Avenue. This is the second year of the Murals on Underpasses program intended to feature local artists and beautify the City. ** ** “These murals beautify and enhance underpasses as key gateways to the City with images that reflect and depict local culture, history and visions of artistic expression,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

After 4 concussions within 3 weeks, I’ve been off work for 2.5 years on disability. I’ve felt alone and confused and it’s time to raise awareness so others know what to look for! Prior to the injuries, I used to run a face and body painting business and have decided to use that passion for this project. ...

Well, my summer vacation came and went, so time to get back in the swing of things! Typically, the OVCC organizes two major events each year, one in the spring and one in the winter, so by rights June, July and August are my “quiet” months. ...

** OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: ** Nuit Blanche Ottawa + Gatineau, 4th Edition, September 19th. 2015! ** THEME 2015: HYPE ** The word “hype” brings the anticipation of excitement to the forefront of the brain while it also clearly identifies an experience, with individuals arriving at their own peak of expectations. ...

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or are suffering from non-celiac gluten sensitivities, Gluten Free Utopia, which will be held this weekend this Sunday at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall on Byron, is THE event to visit. GFU is the brainchild of Ottawa native Samantha Maloney, owner/baker at BEZ Gluten Free, a bakery created on the belief that everyone’s body should be able to have and eat the food it loves. ...

Ken Vincent is an established artist living in the beautiful Val-des-Monts Quebec, just 40km north of Ottawa. The beautiful country drive makes a great day trip from Ottawa. With many of his breath-taking landscape paintings on display in galleries, Ken is also pleased to be able to offer tours of the studio/gallery attached to his home. ...