Thursday, April 11, 2019

Our April and May Events

Sunday, April 14, 2019
10 am - 1 pm



Let's meet at the National Art Centre (NAC). Check out the last time we sketched there:
https://ottawaurbansketchers.blogspot.com/2018/11/a-great-day-at-national-art-centre.html

Confirm your attendance and/or share our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/343478232967922/

If the weather is nice, there are plenty of areas to sketch outside. 
The NAC has recently opened up a large wooden terrace that overlooks the canal. 
Its a lovely hidden gem! 
or 
You could sketch indoors from many locations with spectacular views of Ottawa landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings, Confederation Square, Sparks Street, the Rideau Canal 
and the Château Laurier! 

There is FREE parking at nearby Ottawa City Hall 
There is FREE wifi 
There is wonderful coffee from Equator Coffee Roasters 
The Equator Coffee shop will be open 
from 10:00 – 16:00


Saturday, May 11, 2019
10 am - 1 pm


Let's meet at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (CAFM or also known as the Central Experimental Farm CEF)

AGAIN this year! The Museum has offered free admission to Ottawa Urban Sketchers for the day!!
Check out our 2016 day at the farm https://ottawaurbansketchers.blogspot.com/…/what-great-day-…

It's spring time on the farm and we have scheduled our event ahead of the Sheep Shearing Festival which is scheduled for May 18-20



Reminder to please be respectful of the animals. When sketching do not get too close or do anything sudden (such as quick movements) or make any loud noises that could cause stress for the animals.


  • How to get there: The museum is located at (901) Prince of Wales Drive (parking lot location). The Museum is accessible by public transit, and there is plenty of parking for both bikes and cars.
  • Misc: Bathrooms are conveniently located throughout the farm, in each building, including the exhibition space on the second floor of the Dairy Barn. There are also vending machines for hot and cold beverages and light snacks in the learning center.
  • Museum Rules: Cameras are permitted at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. However, please remember that this is a working farm, exposed to the elements and sometimes harsh conditions. Also, please be respectful of the animals. Getting too close or being too aggressive in your attempt to get a picture could cause them stress. Small collapsible stools are permitted as long as they do not interfere with the other visitors.
  • Protect yourself and the animals by practising biosecurity. Biosecurity is the word we use for simple, inexpensive steps that prevent the introduction and spread of diseases. Learn about biosecurity and the precautions you can take to protect yourself and the Museum’s animals. Download this PDF from the Canada Food Inspection Agency prior to your visit.
  • Official website: http://cafmuseum.techno-science.ca/en/index.php and Friends of the Farm http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/

Stay Connected With The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Friday, May 17, 2019
1 pm- 3:45 pm

The Ottawa Urban Sketchers are invited to sketch the Disney in Concert Dress Rehearsal, presented by the Ottawa Pops https://ottawapopsorchestra.ca/Disney.html Please visit our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/910315969316843/

A supercalifragilistic carpet ride through the best-loved Disney scores of all time. Music from early classics to recent releases will take audiences on a musical journey to far off places where the stories, tales and myths of many cultures have originated.

This enchanting orchestra will be presenting the best loved musical works from Disney films alongside a video projection.

We sketched the Ottawa Pops Orchestra in 2018 and it was so much fun. You can see our sketches at this link:
https://ottawaurbansketchers.blogspot.com/2018/05/sketching-ottawa-pops-orchestra.html
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