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Art Fundraiser for Chinatown Seniors with China Doll

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Art Fundraiser for Chinatown Seniors with China Doll

March 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join us for a Fundraiser for Chinatown’s Yet Keen Senior’s Day Centre and to celebrate the exhibition Keen and Creative.
Funds raised will go towards Chinatown Seniors programs at the Yet Keen Seniors’ Centre in Chinatown and the Ottawa Art Gallery! This LIVE in-person event at the Ottawa Art Gallery includes a traditional dance performance by the Yet Keen Seniors, performances by China Doll and the No Borders Drum Circle, a raffle and live auction. Join in the fun and learn how to play MahJong with China Doll.

Activities include:

Online – Art Auction
Silent Auction
Raffle Prizes
MahJong Workshop with China Doll
No Borders Drum Circle Performance
Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre Traditional Chinese Dancers
Yet Keen Seniors’ Art Exhibit
and More!!!

Entrance is by donation, (suggested $10)
Ottawa Art Gallery, Main Entrance
50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Charitable donations can be made to the Nancy & Alan Kwan Chinatown Foundation set up at the Ottawa community foundation. Donations and proceeds raised by this event will benefit the Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre. Online donations and in person donations of $20 + are eligible for an official donation receipt
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Online Art Auction

Support directly here: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action…


Nancy and Alan Kwan Chinatown Foundation

Support directly here: https://www.ocf-fco.ca/…/nancy-and-alan-kwan-chinatown…/


About Yet Keen
Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre is a SWCHC (Somerset West. Community Health Centre) program that promotes the physical and mental wellbeing of Chinese-speaking seniors. As a drop-in centre, Yet Keen operates four days a week. Yet Keen’s goal is to reduce isolation, increase social connection, and to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of Chinese-speaking seniors in Ottawa. Members of Yet Keen participate in a variety of recreational activities to stay active, connected, and engaged.

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Date:
March 18, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
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Venue

Ottawa Art Gallery
10 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 Canada
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Phone
613-233-8699
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Organizer

Nancy and Alan Kwan Chinatown Foundation

Venue

Ottawa Art Gallery

10 Daly Avenue Ontario Ottawa K1N 6E2 Canada
Phone:
613-233-8699

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Sketchy Thursdays with artist Alexia-Leana Kokozaki

October 28, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join us in person to learn observational sketching techniques from an educator at the Ottawa Art Gallery.

On October 28, we will draw faces on pumpkins and then sketch them within the public settings of the gallery. Materials will be provided and participants will be able to bring their pumpkins back home with them!

The workshop will be lead by OAG Learning and Engagement Assistant Alexia-Leana Kokozaki, a Canadian-Cypriot artist based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Details

Date:
October 28, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
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Organizer

Ottawa Art Gallery
Phone
613-233-8699
Email
info@oaggao.ca
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Venue

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio
10 Daly Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Canada
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Phone
613-233-8699
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OAG Youth Council Sticker Workshop with Artist Oreon Yepes

October 29, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Join us virtually on October 29 at 6:30 pm for a sticker workshop with Oreon Yepes!

ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME, SAFE SPACE.

Free kits provided. Each kit includes two fine point pens, sticker labels as well as laminating sheets. To get one, simply sign up below by October 22 and drop by the gallery the following week to pick it up!

 

Kit pick-up location and time:

Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave.
Tuesday, October 26, 3 – 6 pm.

Details

Date:
October 29, 2021
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
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Venue

Virtual

Organizer

Ottawa Art Gallery
Phone
613-233-8699
Email
info@oaggao.ca
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CREATIVE SUNDAYS: Circle Weaving

October 24, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Creative Sundays are back! Join us on Sunday, October 24th for a free family art activity. Discover the current exhibitions and get creative with a weaving workshop inspired by works from Greta Grip and Peter Owusu-Ansah. This activity encourages participants to bring together color and yarn to make weaved artworks that are dynamic and textured. All materials will be provided.

Book your free gallery admission below and come visit us in the Studio!

This event will follow provincial Covid protocols.

Details

Date:
October 24, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
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Organizer

Ottawa Art Gallery
Phone
613-233-8699
Email
info@oaggao.ca
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Venue

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio
10 Daly Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Canada
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Phone
613-233-8699
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CREATIVE SUNDAYS: SPECIAL EDITION

December 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Join us for a Special Edition of Creative Sundays on December 12! Led by artists Greta Grip and Lee Jones, brighten your weekend with a free family art activity where you will learn how to make a light up bookmark. All materials are provided.

This program will be presented in English. There will be bilingual programming staff onsite to help in French as needed.

Spots are limited and registration is required for this program. Click below to register!

This event will follow provincial COVID-19 protocols.

Details

Date:
December 12, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Organizer

Ottawa Art Gallery
Phone
613-233-8699
Email
info@oaggao.ca
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Venue

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio
10 Daly Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 Canada
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Phone
613-233-8699
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