COMMUNITY/ EVENTS
2010
University of Ottawa/Texas Tech University PHD Research Project:
by PHD student and H'Art volunteer Melissa Helquist, Feb. 2010
Community Literacy: exploring how individuals use literacy practices to engage with community, to establish identity and interaction.
Visual Literacy: in terms of digital communication, especially those who aren't considered fully literate. Two of our artists participated in this research study.
United Way requests H'Art posters: H'Art's first posters!
Feb. 5, 2010
Carol Rice from United Way, requested 100 plus posters of H'Art images for United Way Volunteer appreciation gifts...our first poster printing!
Paul Dewar, MP visited H'Art Studio
Feb. 17,2010
Mainstreet Community Services
Mar. 11, 2010
H'Art donated a painting to Mainstreet fundraiser
United Way Conference:The Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities Conference
Mar.31, 2010. Lin and Christine attended.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Apr.13, 2010. Individual donors visited the studio.
Y Focus Group (International Group)
Apr.13, 2010, guest speaker, Lin Rowsell spoke about H'Art.
United Way Video"This is What Ottawa Looks Like"
May 6, 2010, Kate Hedley and Ottawa photographer Michelle Valberg visited the studio to photograph H'Art artists for United Way video.
Making Waves: Music, Minds and Communities Conference, The Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch, and Family Services Ottawa
May 7, 2010, Carleton University, H'art attended.
2009
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts School cordially invited Bronson Centre Tenant Agencies (staff and clients) to a Christmas Dinner.
Dec. 14, 2009. Monday's group attended.
Celebration of People, Artistic Excellence Award
Dec. 3, 2009
H'Art artist Andre Lanthier was the 2009 recipient of the "Artistic Excellence Award". The Celebration of People gives 13 awards that recognize a diversity of achievements.
H'Art's AGM/Open House
Nov.24, 2009
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Nov. 20, 09
A group from Microsoft visited the studio.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Nov. 12, 09
A group from Health Canada visited the studio.
Arts Summit chaired by Paul Dewar, MP Ottawa Centre
Nov. 07, 2009. Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre.
With Peter Honeywell from the Ottawa Arts Council
Current challenges for arts and artists community in Canada.
What are the top 5 priorities for governments to act on immediately?
Actions that government should take to promote and foster arts in your community and across the country. H'Art attended.
Gowling's United Way Campaign Launch
Oct. 19, 2009
Lin gave a presentation and slide show on H'Art. Nine paintings were in the silent auction and one was donated as a door prize. Jamie McCracken, chair of the United Way Campaign also spoke.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Oct. 8, 09
A group from Bell Canada visited the studio.
"Art for Art" Our first Public Art!
McNabb Community Centre Mural and Pottery
Oct. 2, 2009
A wonderful collaboration between McNabb and H'Art. H'Art artists created a mural for the McNabb Centre and in return, McNabb provided the artists with three weeks of pottery lessons. Special thanks to Pray Bhindi, Jan and Yolanda.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Sep. 10, 09
Fifty people from Canada Revenue Agency visited the studio.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Aug. 27, 09
Forty United Way managers and canvassers from Agriculture and Food Canada visited the studio.
United Way, Seeing is Believing Tour
Aug. 24, 09
Forty donors from various companies visited H'Art.
DSA-NCR 7th Annual Golf Classic
Aug. 10, 2009
Kanata Golf and Country Club. H'Art donated paintings for the silent auction.
Propeller Dance "Lift"
June 19, 2009 at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
H'Art donated 3 paintings for the silent auction.
United Way "Seeing is Believing" Tour
June 17, 2009
50 people visited the studio
Ottawa Bagel Shop's 25th Anniversary Auction
June 5, 2009
H'Art donated 2 paintings. Proceeds go to The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. H'Art was invited and attended this event.
Ottawa Rotary Home Opening
May 29, 2009
Premier Dalton McGuinty opened the Ottawa Rotary Home. H'Art attended. A selection of 50 H'Art paintings were on display for the opening.
The Jane Cameron Award
May 14, 2009
H'Art studio artist Jessica Whitney won the 2009 Jane Cameron Award, a national award issued by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. H'Art studio artist, Analisa Kiskis received and honourable mention.
Pottery Classes at McNabb Community Centre
Apr. 28, 2009
"Art for Art" partnership with H'Art and McNabb. Three weeks of pottery classes in exchange for a mural for the Community Centre.
United Way "Seeing is Believing" Tour
Apr. 23, 2007
Two groups visited the studio
IBM Canada through their Corporate Technology Grant donated a laptop to H'Art. Many thanks!
Apr. 2009
H'Art's first Outreach Program
Mar. 2009
Brain Injury Association, Pathways to Independence
YMCA Volunteer of the Year
Mar. 2009 at the YMCA
H'Art's Board Member Angela Vanveen is one of the 3 finalists.
Service Coordination purchased paintings from the studio.
Mar. 2009
Ministry of Community and Social Services visited the studio and purchased paintings.
Mar.27, 2009
Champlain Local Health Integration Network visited the studio to purchase paintings.
Feb.19, 2009
Stephan St. Laurent from SAW Gallery and Ainsley Walton from the National Gallery of Canada visited the studio
Feb. 2, 2009
H'Art is invited to participate in the Saw Gallery show "Band of Outsiders"
2008
Music in the Studio Week
Dec. 1-5, 2008
Musicians Joy Rutherford, The Divas, A'Chord East, David Matthews & Scott Walsh and the Elizabeth Riley band visited the studio and performed for the artists. We had a wonderful week of music in the studio!
United Way, Day of Caring Interactive Project
Nov. 20 , 2008
Individuals from the NCC came to the studio to paint with the artists.
H'Art of Ottawa AGM/Open House
Nov.12, 2008
Family Alliance Ontario Conference, Ottawa
Oct. 3, 2008. H'Art participated.
Bank of Canada United Way Fundraiser
Oct. 09, 2008. H'Art participated.
Canadian Border Services Agency, United Way GCWCC Fundraiser Launch
Sept. 17, 2008, H'Art artists Analisa and Marika attended.
United Way "Seeing is Believing" Tour
Aug. 25, 2008
A group visited the studio
DSA-NCR & H'Art of Ottawa 6th Annual Golf Classic
Aug. 11, 2008
Ottawa Golf and Country Club
H'Art participated in the annual golf tournament
United Way "Seeing is Believing " Tour
June 4, 2008
Two groups of Government department campaign leaders and volunteers visited H'Art of Ottawa to see the studio and meet the artists.
United Way purchased a painting from H'Art for a wedding gift for Mayor Larry O'Brien
June 2008
CDSS National Conference, Ottawa
May 16-18, 2008. H'Art attended
H'Art Receives United Way Funding
May 2008
H'Art receives United Way funding for the next 3 years.
Expressions: Creativity in Mental Health Conference, National Arts Centre,
Ottawa
May 2, 2008. H'Art attended.
Service Coordination Information Fair
April 5, 2008. H'Art participated.
H'Art of Ottawa launches Evening Program
April 2008
2007
Algonquin College Focus Group
Nov. 26, 2007
Algonquin College Focus Group for the Academic Assistance for Adults with Developmental Difficulties (AAADD), gathering input from various interest groups, including community agencies that are addressing the needs of clients/students with developmental disabilities.
H'Art of Ottawa annual AGM and Open House, 5th Anniversary
Nov. 14, 2007
United Way "Seeing is Believing" Tour
Nov. 8, 2007
Minto Developments visited the studio
Celebration 2007, Community Foundation
Nov. 6, 2007
Held at the National Library and Archives, the Board of Governors invited us to celebrate their 20 year anniversary of community philanthropy
University of Ottawa Volunteering and Experiential Learning Career Fair
Oct. 30, 2007. Display of painting, cards and information.
London Down Syndrome Association Gala dinner and Auction
Oct. 27, 2007
H'Art donated a painting for auction and had a display of paintings and cards.
H'Art of Ottawa Exhibit at the Canadian Coast Guard, Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign
Oct.17 to Nov. 14, 2007
As part of the United Way funding drive, the Canadian Coast Guard invited H'Art of Ottawa to exhibit a collection of paintings from the studio artists.
H'Art chair Claire Leduc spoke at the event.
United Way Ottawa Fundraising Campaign, "Seeing is Believing" Tour
Oct. 16, 2007
GCWCC group from the Public Service, 50 individuals from the corporate sector visited the studio to see how and where their United Way donations impact on peoples's lives.
United Way chose one of H'Art's images for their 2007 Christmas Card.
Oct. 16, 2007
Nortel
Sept. 28, 2007
Art display and information at Nortel's United Way Launch
Natural Resources Department
Sept. 20, 2007
Display of art, cards and information at the United Way Official Launch "Blitz day"
DSA-NCR National Capital Region & H'Art of Ottawa 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Aug. 13, 2007
Kanata Golf & Country Club
Stats Canada
May 16, 2007
Art display and brochures at information day for government employees
University of Ottawa, Community Responsibility and Volunteerism Conference
April 30, 2007
Display of paintings, cards and information for attending students.
Minto Developments "Artist Showcase" Opening
April 19, 2007
Minto Place Concourse at Minto Place
Director Lin Rowsell attended.
2006
H'Art of Ottawa Christmas Tree at the National Arts Centre
The NAC is the sponsor of the Celebration of People Artistic Excellence Awards. To Honour and recognize award winner, H'Art of Ottawa artist, Irene Beck, the NAC had on display a "H'Art of Ottawa Christmas Tree" showcasing studio artists holiday cards
H'Art of Ottawa artist, Irene Beck is presented with the "Artistic Excellence Award" at The Celebration of People Awards
Dec. 2006
Celebration of People marked the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. The 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.
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Annual
St. Mark's High School Craft Sale
Saturday,
Nov.11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St.
Mark's High School, Manotick
H'Art paintings and cards were for sale.
H'Art
of Ottawa AGM and Open House at the Studio
Nov. 8, 2006
Workplace Day of Caring
Oct. 6, 2006
United Way and Volunteer Ottawa joined to host this 7th Annual Event. Workplace employees spent time making a difference in their community by volunteering at community organizations across the city. We thank the volunteers who came in to paint the studio.
Workplace Charitable Campaign Charity Fair at the Department of Natural Resources
Sept. 14, 2006. H'Art attended and exhibited paintings.
H'Art's First Annual Donor Campaign
Sept. 2006
Down
Syndrome Association - National Capital Region
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Aug. 14, 2006
H'Art of Ottawa participated in this fourth annual
event held at Kanata Lakes Golf Club. Paintings were exhibited in the H'Art tent. Our thanks to the DSA-NCR, all the organizers of the event.
Sharing Our Strengths Community Conference, La Cite Collegiale
June 14, 2006
H"Art attended to promote our non-profit venture.
Westboro WestFest Art Show, All Saints Church
June 7- July 2006
A selection of paintings by H'Art artists were on display during WestFest.
Mayor's Walk: Apr. 29, 2006
H'Art exhibited paintings and artists and families participated in the walk.
Public Safety Emergency Preparedness, Canadian Emergency Management College purchased 71 paintings for their facility.
Mar. 30, 2006
Ministry of Community and Social Services commissioned 6 paintings
March 29, 2006
Canadian Down Syndrome Association visited the studio and purchased a painting for their offices.
Feb.15, 2006
Special Olympics
Feb. 12, 2006
H'Art artist Chris Maveety's image was chosen for the Special Olympics annual T-shirt.
2005
H'Art received the "Education Award" at the Celebration of People Awards
Dec. 2005
Celebration of People marked the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. The 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.
Fisher Park Christmas Craft Show and Sale
Dec. 3,2010. H'Art participated.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP chose H'Art Artist, Irene Beck's painting "Snowy Houses, Winter Stories" as their 2005 Christmas card. 48,000 cards were printed.
H'Art Receives Community Foundation Funding
Nov. 30, 2005
University of Ottawa Volunteer Fair
Nov. 3, 2005
H'Art attended
H'Art
of Ottawa's First Annual General Meeting & Open House
Oct. 19, 2005
Workplace Day of Caring
Oct. 6, 2005
United Way and Volunteer Ottawa joined to host this 6th Annual Event. Workplace employees spent time making a difference in their community by volunteering at community organizations across the city.
We thank the
volunteers from Bell canada and Marriott who came in to paint the studio.
Deloitte Community Impact Day
Sept. 30, 2005
Employees of Deloitte in Canada spent a day away from the office to volunteer for local community improvement projects.
Volunteers from Deloitte helped with the renovations of our studio. Our thanks!
Mayor's Walk for Volunteerism at the Festival Plaza, City Hall
Sept. 10, 2005
Hosted by Volunteer
Ottawa, this was the third annual Mayor's Walk for Volunteerism.
The participants and families gathered
pledges and attended the walk.
DSA-NCR Annual Golf Tournament
Aug. 16, 2005
Volunteer Ottawa Expo, Billings Bridge
April 10, 2005
H'Art has a display
Mainstreet Community Services dinner and auction
Feb. 26, 2005
H'Art attended and donated a painting.
2004
Algonquin College
Dec. 2, 2004
H'Art attends Advisory Committee meeting
Aktion Club
Dec. 2004
Lin spoke to two groups about H'Art.
CIBC Wood Gundy
Oct. 20, 2004
H'Art attends client appreciation night, exhibit of paintings and cards.
Deloitte Community Impact Day
Oct. 8, 2004
A
community day, with Deloitte volunteers coming to our studio to clean the studio,
construct and sand furniture, and contribute much more! Our thanks to this organization.
The
Mayor's Walk for Volunteerism
Sept. 11, 2004
Thanks to the families and community supporters who gathered pledges and joined us in this walk to raise funds for both Volunteer Ottawa and H'Art of Ottawa.
Kiwanis Luncheon, Chateau Laurier
Sept. 12, 2004
H'Art of Ottawa Director Lin Rowsell was a guest speaker at the luncheon. Topic: "A Place to Create and Grow" Artist Ildiko Fejes spoke.
Community Foundation Of Ottawa
H'Art received community Foundation Funding.
Aug. 27, 2004
Down
Syndrome Association - National Capital Region
Second Annual Golf Tournament
Aug. 16, 2004
H'Art of Ottawa participated in this successful event Kanata Lakes Golf Club. On exhibit were paintings and greeting card sets. Two of the studio artists' canvasses
were donated
to the fundraising auction.
H'Art of Ottawa Web site Launched
Feb. 2004
Engineers Without Borders
Jan. 28, 2004
Wine and Cheese
H'Art made a donation to the silent auction
2003
Kiwanis Club of ByTown Annual Fashion Show
Oct. 20, 2003
H'Art of Ottawa was invited to bring paintings created by the
studio artists to the silent auction at the annual Fashion Show at the National Arts Centre.
Those attending helped to support literacy and programs
for women and children.
H'Art of Ottawa First Open House
Sept. 28, 2003
This event was held in studio and was well received with over several
hundred from the community who came to support the participants and the program.
Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region
First Annual Golf Tournament Aug. 18, 2003
H'Art of Ottawa had the opportunity to participate
in the First Annual Golf Tournament at Kanata Lakes Golf Club. We exhibited an art table
display, with 2 of our artists' canvasses donated to the fund-raising auction.
H'Art of Ottawa moved to the Bronson Centre
June 1st, 2003
H'Art of Ottawa received an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
Feb. 14, 2003
2002
H'Art of Ottawa started at the McNabb Community Centre
Sept. 27th, 2002
The studio initially operated 3 days a week with four participants.
