About Us
Art in the Neighbourhood is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run, juried artist collective based in Ottawa, Canada.
We are artists united by a shared vision:
we have a passion for our craft,
a love for what we create,
and a desire to share it with our community.
We host two juried shows each year and maintain our online Gallery year-round.
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How It Began
Art in the Neighbourhood began in 2016, when six artists gathered in a garden in Elmvale Acres to share their work with the community. What started as a backyard event soon grew into a vibrant collective.
Since the fall of 2016, Emmanuel United Church on Smyth Road has been part of our story. After a few venue changes and pandemic challenges, we came full circle and returned here in 2024 — a welcoming space that truly feels like home. We continue to honour our roots: a small show with big talent. Look for us there each year on the 3rd Saturday in November.
Growing Together
When the pandemic paused in-person gatherings, we took our art online, launching an online Gallery and e-commerce shop to stay connected. Visitors can browse, connect with artists directly, and enjoy the personal connection that makes art special.
Spring Art Festival
Launched in 2022 with support from the City of Ottawa and the Canterbury Community Association, our Spring Art Festival brings together art, music, food, and family fun. It’s held each year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day at the JTC Sens Rink on Arch Street in Ottawa.
Giving Back
Our shows also help support local causes such as Serenity Renewal for Families, The Ottawa Food Bank, The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Ovarian Cancer Canada, and QuickStart for Autism.
Through silent auctions and donations, we’ve raised funds in memory of Sister Louise Dunn, helping sustain programs that strengthen families and communities.
Social Media
Follow Art in the Neighbourhood on Facebook and Instagram for updates, artist highlights and event news.Even though we regularly host in-person shows at six-month intervals, our online Gallery remains open — because art, like community, should always be within reach.
"Creativity is a drug I cannot live without."
~ Cecil B DeMille