Founded in 1982, we are a membership-based non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and developing the artistic potential in Ottawa.
Mandate:
The Ottawa Arts Council supports artists and arts organizations through leadership, guidance and the provision of opportunities to advance our local creative potential.
Our Mandate is realized through the following Objectives:
- To collaborate with a wide range of partners
- To engage the broader community
- To be inclusive and respect diversity
- To recognize and celebrate artistic achievement
- To maintain high standards of service
- To be open and transparent
Vision:
We are leaders in building a creative city where art is practised, valued and supported and where citizens are engaged and enriched by a vibrant arts community.
Values:
We believe …
- The arts are essential to a fully lived life
- The arts make significant contribution to society
- The arts should be accessible to all
- Locally produced art is the voice of Ottawa
- In maintaining and fostering high standards of excellence in arts
- Artists and arts organisations deserve high standards of service
- A thriving arts community includes amateur and professional arts
- In the value of an informed appreciation of the arts
Ottawa Arts Council
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
613.569.1387
[email protected]
www.ottawaartscouncil.ca
