Arc Poetry’s Poem of the Year Contest

The shortlist of 10 poems was compiled and you could vote online: http://arcpoetry.ca/2020/04/15/vote-on-poem-of-the-year-2020/. Voting closed on April 30th but the poems can still be enjoyed. Winner won $250.00 Reader’s Choice award. In Grant Wilkins’ poem, the words ring true:    Un poète means  a poet  or sometimes, a magician  that Fool in the deck of…

Arts From Home

“The show must go on,” as the old adage goes.  While the performing arts is one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 epidemic, organizations around the world and closer to home are still working to bring the arts to you.  The National Arts Centre has teamed up with Facebook Canada to provide relief to…

Frontera: Review

Frontera: Review Dana Gingras choreographs a contemporary dance piece called Frontera about borders, surveillance, liminality of the body within these systems. It is performed February 19th and 20th at the NAC by her multi-media company Animals of Distinction. Highlights are audio excerpts by: Klavdij Sluban (slovenian photographer), Gabriel Acuna (activist), Alexis Ipatovtsev (radio-journalist), Werber Hampl…

RENT! this space

In October, Broadway Across Canada rented the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall for this year's first Broadway musical of the season: Rent (the three others include Waitress, with a score composed by Love Song's Sara Bareilles, which begins this week, Cats in March, and Hamilton in May). The thematic relevance of Rent still rings true…

Art Eyes Peeled

article by Erika Sampson Last August I read a book titled, The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild. Since then I have been scouting for meaningful art to take home, despite having a bedroom arguably flooded with it. Her book was not the most eloquently written, but it has stuck with me for almost a…

My Writing Process

article written by Sophie Poirier Every writer is different. Things that work for some might not work for others. Even though I love the craft, it’s not always easy, and I don’t always like what I write. The idea of writing is different from the reality of it. It takes a lot more effort and…

We’re Hiring!

The Ottawa Arts Review is hiring for the new year! If you'd like to be a part of an amazing team, gain experience in the publishing industry, and help emerging artists get published, this is a great opportunity for you. Click here to apply! The Ottawa Arts Review (OAR) is the official English Language literary…

Sorry Mom, I Support ‘Creepy’ Art: An Interview with Photographer Jack Gordon

article written by Erika Sampson First, a huge thank you to Jack for being easy-going and so freaking interesting. I owe you at least two coffees for this.  I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jack Gordon, a talented local photographer who I am lucky to call a friend. Since knowing him for almost two…

What Now … That I’ve Actually Finished School?

article written by Nathan Primeau How do you continue to find inspiration with little extra time in your days? Honestly, it's been hard for me. I have two days a week to really dive into anything I want, hobby or art. Sure I've got time before or after a shift at work, but I'd be…

Tips and Tricks That Will Always Get Your Work Accepted No Matter What 100% I Swear We’ll Think You’re Shakespeare or Something

article written by Hayley Munro Draw a dog (the goodest boy you can). Draw two dogs. Go outside and write. Be one with nature. We can tell that you haven’t left your house in a week and live off of ramen noodles. We’re worried about you. Use a title longer and more convoluted than “Submission…