This feature story is the first in a series profiling the Indigenous artists behind the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. When Ādisōke opens in 2026, it will not only serve as Ottawa’s new Central Library and home of Library and Archives Canada’s in-person services in the National Capital Region, but it will also be a
Indigenous Public Artists announced Did you know that Indigenous art will be featured throughout Ādisōke? This week, we announced that artists from across Canada have been selected through the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program. They will produce the following art for the facility: Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg: interior Pimisi entrance Mary
Through the Ādisōke Indigenous Public Art program, Indigenous artists from across Canada have been selected to create artwork for Ādisōke, the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada joint facility. The following artists have been selected to produce artwork for the facility: Dee Barsy, Skownan First Nation, based in Winnipeg, will produce artwork for
Curator of Indigenous Public Art, Ādisōke Dawn Saunders Dahl Dawn Saunders Dahl is a passionate advocate for Artists and Indigenous arts communities in Alberta. Since 2008, through various public art initiatives, exhibitions, projects, and events, Dawn’s work has and continues to be influenced by her deep connection to the land, her ancestral heritage, and her
Ādisōke Reaches New Levels! The concrete was flowing at the Ādisōke project site this past summer as we continued to make progress on pouring the floors. Four of the levels are now complete, and work is underway on the fifth and final floor! Click here to watch a video of one of our recent concrete
Ādisōke is present at the Ontario Library Association Superconference Every year, the Ontario Library Association Superconference brings together 6,000 attendees from across the country and the continent. On February 2, we were honoured to deliver a presentation about what will make Ādisōke a truly unique offering in Canada. We’re pleased to share the first part
Join the project’s Curator of Indigenous Public Art, Dawn Saunders-Dahl and members of the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Project Team to learn more about the Indigenous Public Art Calls to Artists. These sessions will be an opportunity for interested applicants to learn more about developing proposals and to consult
On August 21 and 22, hundreds of participants are expected to take part in design workshops on Public Art and Landscape, with an emphasis on sustainability, for the new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility. At this workshop, participants will meet the artists and designers selected to bring to
Registration is now open for the design workshops on Public Art and Landscape, with an emphasis on sustainability, for the new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility, which is set to open in the heart of the National Capital in 2024. At this workshop, participants will meet the artists
UK-artist, Jason Bruges Studio has been awarded the “Artist on Design Team” commission for the Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility (OPL-LAC Joint Facility). With over 17 years’ experience, Jason Bruges is an internationally acclaimed artist who creates stunning interactive art installations that blend art, architecture and technology. A master story-teller, Jason Bruges