Category: Art
Stittsville Library features photography exhibit by John Edkins
This month a new exhibit takes over the library wall featuring the photographs of long-time Stittsville resident and photographer John Edkins.
Abandoned logs become a project of passion
For one Stittsville resident, Tom Gardener, the pandemic affected him in a profound way – a positive discovery of the land around him.
Quitter’s java jam
Perpetua Quigley shares her watercolours and Haiku with our community. She has been creating artwork in which she captures the essence of Stittsville and the immediate area. Having painted other…
Celebrating our diversity and common purpose through the art of the forest – a visit to Barkwood Forest
Jonathan Havelock is trekking across Canada to take images of trees for an exhibition to take place in 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Stittsville on Patrol takes its season 2 audience to a whole new level
The first season of Stittsville on Patrol debuted to the highest ratings in FibeTV’s history – across Canada – and barely scratched the surface of suburban delinquency.
The Stittsville farm that has captured our hearts
Perpetua Quigley is a local artist who has again captured the beauty and days of yore of Stittsville’s beloved Bradley-Craig farm. Perpetua painted this watercolour in July, 2021…
Talent showcased at the first annual art appreciation show for Wildpine residents
During the afternoon of August 6, the main dining room at Wildpine was transformed to a beautiful art gallery.
The postmaster’s home – a reminder of our rural history
Perpetua Quigley has captured the Classical Revival design and importance of the mid-nineteenth century for the stone dwelling of the late Elizabeth and John Young on Hazeldean Road.
Stittsville’s Sound of the Muse Creative Media and Great Canadian Theatre Company partner for first-ever on-line production
Sound of Muse Records-Creative Media studio in Stittsville recently partnered with the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) for a first-ever on-line production.
Pretty Pots Flower Shop – home of the safest flowers in Stittsville
Pretty Pots Florist was at one time the Union Bank of Canada then becoming a Royal Bank branch. This frame building was renovated and became the home of the Union Bank in 1918.
Coveted ‘photographer artist of the year’ awarded for second year to Danielle Barabé-Bussières
A Stittsville resident and professional photographer, Danielle can be found with her lens focused on our local wildlife and nature. Danielle captured incredibly beautiful photos of our community fox – Alex – with whom she built a trusting friendship…
The Little Red Spade offers something different at each Makers Market
You can find many locally made gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Father’s Day is on June 20th and you are sure to find the perfect gift for Dad at the Makers Market this Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.
Champness Bradley was respected and ahead of his time
Perpetua has re-established the importance of the 1903 stone dwelling of the late Mr. Champness Bradley and his wife Mary Ann (nee Richardson).
MASC and OPL celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancing and storytelling performances
MASC and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancer Rhonda Doxtator on Wednesday June 2 at 7:00pm and Indigenous Experiences on Wednesday June 16, as part of…
Susannah Kemp: a pioneer of historic significance to Stittsville
Susanna Kemp, born in 1807, was an immigrant from Tipperary, Ireland. She and her husband, William, were early farming pioneers in the village of Stittsville, of the former Goulbourn Township.