Located in the historical neighbourhood of Rossdale, the Ortona Armoury dates back to 1914 when it was built as a warehouse and stable for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Over the…
Indigenous Voices Circle
As previously stated, Arts Habitat is working with Neheyawin to meet with Indigenous artists with the intention to discuss barriers to arts space faced by Indigenous Artists. We are committed…
New Studio Resident – Aeris Osborne
Arts Habitat was delighted with the submissions received for the Studio Residency Project for a year of free studio space in the McLuhan House Studio. The selection committee was tasked…
One or the Other or None of the Above
Amanda Chwelos has been busy in the Studio Residency space for the last year and over that time she has appreciated the opportunity to foster a productive and healthy art…
Monday Musing – Do You Need a Separate Studio Space?
Maybe your partner has made comments about your space growing past the agreed-upon boundaries. Have your friends asked you why there is a wall of mirrors in your living room?…
Monday Musing – Investing in Arts and Culture is Investing in Tourism
Art and culture not only increase tourism; they are one of the main reasons many of us travel to far off places. The little traveling that I have done, I…
Monday Musing – You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Arts Habitat values community engagement. Collaborating with others from city departments, post-secondary institutions, both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and individuals allow us to see a situation from a different angle…
Monday Musing – Goals, Planning, and Forging Ahead.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery Like many organizations, Arts Habitat spent time in 2019, setting goals and objectives and planning for future…
Monday Musing – Is A True Partnership Possible?
Today’s musing resulted after I read an article published in The Globe and Mail (Vancouver’s first city-owned studio space opens as arts facilities continue to close). I wondered what might…
Monday Musings – Advocate for Arts Space and Why We Engage.
Artists need purpose-built space to work, just as a mechanic or baker has unique needs when it comes to completing their tasks. Many of us can understand this requirement for…