#goodthingsottawa

Being a born and bred Winnipegger, I am used to very tight knit, collaborative communities. After moving to Ottawa from Montreal last spring I wasn’t expecting to feel such a connection to the City but within a few months of living here I felt like I belonged. Ottawa’s burgeoning art community allows for individuals to have a big impact and to be able to play a large role in shaping it. Being smaller than cities like Toronto and Montreal also has its perks because it’s easier to bump into people at shows, resulting in stronger relationships and opportunities for collaboration. In a larger city there are often endless openings you can attend every night of the week. This can take a toll on studio time so it’s nice to be in a quieter city where you can buckle down with less distractions. 

I think there's a lot of grassroots events in Ottawa, creative folks getting together with little agenda but to share and create.