WELCOME

H'Art of Ottawa is a unique and innovative art studio where self-expression and a sense of place are encouraged and celebrated for people with developmental disabilities. Through the common language of art and self-expression, the artists of H'Art contribute to the community and the cultural life of Ottawa.

To see paintings visit the STUDIO ARTISTS page

The Society for Neuroscience invited H'Art artists to submit work to their second annual
Brain & Mental Health Art Show
Five H’Art artists had their work accepted into the show.
Congratulations to Irene Beck, Henry Hong, Andre Lanthier,
Caroline Joanisse and Marika Smart.
The vernissage will be held on April 19th starting at 7 pm at Grounded Kitchen and Coffeehouse (http://www.groundedkitchencoffee.com/), located at 100 Gloucester St. in Ottawa.

To view the paintings visit Fractal Imprints http://fractalimprints.com

This event is held in celebration of the beauty and creativity of artistic facets of brain research and mental health. We are interested in what people think of when they hear about the brain and mental health. The Brain & Mental Health Art Show is open to people of all ages, education and employment, and is intended to inspire people to be creative while learning something about the brain. The Society for Neuroscience – Ottawa Chapter is a collection of neuroscientists and students alike – encompassing Carleton University and various hospitals and research facilities in the National Capital. The Chapter facilitates collaborations, information transfer and accessibility to resources. As a sector of the Society for Neuroscience, an internationally renowned organization, we represent the Neuroscience research that takes place in the city and the various ways to project this information to the community.
As with last year, we will be donating all proceeds from the silent auction to a charity. This year we have chosen the Ottawa Crisis Line (http://www.crisisline.ca/). Please be sure to visit http://sfn-ottawa.ca/events/artshow.html to check for updates regarding the Art Show.
H’Art Studio has donated a painting to this charity.

H'ART OF OTTAWA CARDS
H'Art of Ottawa's greeting cards are inspired by the studio artists' paintings. Our cards are available for purchase at the studio. Proceeds from our greeting card sales (private and corporate) help our art studio continue to provide creative, entrepreneurial-based art and literacy programming for adults with developmental disabilities.

H'Art of Ottawa Gift Certificates are available!

please call or visit the studio
(613)234-8497

Thank you to Starlight Children's Foundation Canada (www.starlightcanada.org) for the generous donation of office furniture. ... and many thanks to Good Day Workshop (www.gooddayworkshop.org) whose kind staff moved and set up the new furniture.

Congratulations to H'Art of Ottawa artist Analisa Kiskis whose work will be featured in the "Perceptions" exhibition being held at Ottawa City Hall Art Gallery, 110 Laurier Avenue West, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Show will run from December 3 to January 16, 2011

The Celebration of People, Artistic Excellence Award
Dec. 3, 2009

We are thrilled to announce H'Art artist Andre Lanthier
is the 2009 recipient of the "Artistic Excellence Award".

THE 2009 JANE CAMERON AWARD

H’Art Studio is very pleased and excited to announce:
Jessica Whitney, one of our artists, is the winner of the 2009 Jane Cameron Award! The Jane Cameron Archives Committee (JCAC) and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) established an annual national award for a person with Down Syndrome who displays expertise in the area of the arts. Congratulations to Jessica! Another H’Art Artist, Analisa Kiskis received an honourable mention. Congratulations to Analisa!

Here are some notes and comments from the judges on Jessica’s work:

Jessica Whitney: Winner

obvious passion/emotion
art is very sophisticated, beyond simple
shows technique, style, consideration
great choice of colour and composition
really appreciated the way she spoke about her
work, passion

Another comment… ”The judges are also really impressed overall and thought that H’Art of Ottawa was great, shows a lot and does a lot for their students’ work!”

To view information on the award please check the website:
www.janecameron.com

Information about our art shows is on our art page

H'ART OF OTTAWA PRESENTED WITH EDUCATION AWARD
The Celebration of People Awards, December 2005
presented H'Art of Ottawa with the Education Award. Celebration of People marked the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. The Celebration of People Awards Dinner honoured 11 individuals and organizations whose innovations and vision create opportunities for people with disabilities to live, work and play in our community.

H'ART OF OTTAWA GREETING CARDS
H'Art of Ottawa's cards are inspired by the studio artists' paintings. Our cards are available for purchase at the studio.

Proceeds from our greeting card sales (private and corporate) help our art studio continue to provide creative, entrepreneurial-based art and literacy programming for adults with developmental disabilities.

FUNDING
H'Art of Ottawa is generously funded by United Way. The balance of our funding has also come from The Ontario Trillium Foundation, The Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region, The Community Foundation of Ottawa, as well as day program fees and sales of paintings and greeting cards.

Through the greater Ottawa community and through active participation and facilitated activities such as art shows, the artists of H'Art have the opportunity to represent and present their abilities and talents. We would like to thank the following organizations for their support:

Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region