Where is Arts Court?
Arts Court is located at 2 Daly Avenue directly behind the Rideau Centre at the corner of Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street.
How do I get there?
Arts Court is easily accessible by car or bus. All buses stopping at the Rideau Centre drop riders off within a 3-minute walk of our front door. Arts Court is accessible off the Queensway (Highway 417) by taking the Nicholas Street exit.
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Who should come to Arts Court?
The brave, the curious, the hip, the cool, the thinkers, the jokers, the doers, the watchers, the bold, the brazen, the gawkers, the talkers, the young and the young at heart, the alternative, the conservative… you!
Hours of Operation
The Arts Court building is open seven days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm. Performances, exhibitions and special events are scheduled independently of building hours. Check specific event listings for dates and times.
The Ottawa Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 8pm and Saturday & Sunday noon to 5pm.
Art Rental and Sales Service is open Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm and Saturdays from noon to 4pm.
SAW Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm.
Please visit www.galleriesawgallery.com for Club SAW hours of operation.
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Where can I park?
Parking is available on the street (metered parking) or at one of the adjacent pay per use lots (Rideau Centre and Novotel.) There is no public parking on site.
Is Arts Court Wheelchair accessible?
The Arts Court building is wheelchair accessible. Please call us @ 613-564-7240 to make arrangement.
How do I get information on events at Arts Court?
There are lots of ways to find out information about events happening at Arts Court. Your best resource is the Arts Court website www.artscourt.ca (PATHWAY FOR WHAT’S ON SECTION NEEDS TO BE INSERTED). Each event has its own page with links and information.
Arts Court’s e-newsletter, Under our Roof, is full of information and features a new look and more content about Ottawa’s arts scene. All you have to do is subscribe on line and you will receive a listing of what’s happening at Arts Court and a host of articles, news, features and more.
Of course, you can also call the Arts Court box office at 613-564-7240. Our friendly staff will answer any questions you may have.
How do I rent the Arts Court Theatre?
The Theatre, Studio, Rehearsal and Meeting Rooms are available at affordable rates to professional and community arts groups as well as to the general public. To discuss your production or event requirements and for rental rate information contact the Theatre Manager @ 613-569-4821 ext. 231 We would be pleased to give you a tour of our unique and dynamic facility.
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How do I rent rehearsal space at Arts Court?
The Theatre, Studio, Rehearsal and Meeting Rooms are available at affordable rates to professional and community arts groups as well as to the general public.
Please contact the Theatre Manager @ (613) 569-4821 ext. 231 to discuss your production or event requirements and for rental rate information. Don’t forget to ask how you can receive a personal tour of our unique and dynamic facility.
How do I rent an office at Arts Court?
Arts Court houses the administrative offices of 25 local, professional arts organizations, representing all disciplines. We maintain a waiting list with priority to local, non-profit arts organizations. For office rental information contact the Arts Court Coordinator @ (613) 564-3093. Please note: we do not offer studio space for individual artists.
Do I have to pay to go to the Gallery?
Admission is free.
What are the roles of the OACF and the City of Ottawa at Arts Court?
The OACF and the City of Ottawa work in partnership for the on-going development, programming and promotion of Arts Court.
How is Arts Court funded?
Arts Court receives Arts Service Program funding from the City of Ottawa, operating funding from the Ontario Arts Council and relies on rental income, donations and fundraising to administer its operations. Special project funding has been provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Arts Council and the Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Association.
How do I donate to Arts Court?
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