
The Ortona Artists’ Reach Society (OARS) represents members of the Ortona Armoury Arts Community: past, present and future
located on Treaty No. 6 land, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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OARS Art Mixter – and Apron Fashion Show, Saturday January 25th 2025

OARS Art Mixter – and Apron Fashion Show Saturday Jan 25, 2025

Field + Stream Reunion & Vinyl (re)Release @ The Aviary! Double Lunch Presents: Field + Stream Reunion & Vinyl (re)Release! w. guests Paint Drying. Doors @ 8:00. $20 advace. $25 door. $55 advance w. vinyl.

Ortona Free Press RECIPE DAY

Trincan Steel Orchestra performing at the Winspear Centre with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, December 20th 2024

But there were also flowers Nov 23 to Dec 7, 2024 Opening Reception Saturday Nov 23 (1-4 pm). Artist talk at 2 pm Bugera Matheson Gallery 1B – 10110 124 St. Edmonton, Alberta 4th buzzer down Phone: 780.482.2854

small by Craig Talbot, small paintings with a big voice Collins Studio Gallery, October 3rd through November 2nd 2024 opening Reception October 3rd from 6 to 9 PM

ZEBRA PULSE, NATL & sKiN at the Aviary Wednesday October 2nd, doors at 7:30 NATL Record Release, $10 advance // $15 @ the door.

Film by Conor McNally. nanekawâsis follows the acclaimed nêhiyaw artist George Littlechild as he invites audiences into his storied career spanning over four decades. Movie Screening September 29, 2024 2:00PM at the Art Gallery of Alberta – Ledcor Theater

OATA Artist community!

Ortona signage created by John Layman
John Layman
Mason Dean Lawrence
The Dean of Clean
Very sad to announce that Dean has passed away. Dean was an artist, poet, musician and all around beautiful human being. He was a beloved member of the Ortona; he was the personification of what the Ortona stood for, a gifted and sharing artist who, although he never had any official attachment to the building, became a vital and welcome contributor to our community. We were able to find a custodial position for Dean within the building and for many years he was a familiar sight in his blue janitorial uniform (Dean was a sharp dresser and always properly outfitted for the occasion). Dean made the world a better place for all of us. And man, what a voice!

Something Precious featuring art from Patrick Arès-Pilon, Terrena Boss, Patrick Higgins, Tony Baker, Hilary Mussell, Dean Raboud, Borys Tarasenko, François Arès & Douglas Scholes

Night of the Living Dead

Ortona Apocalypse presents local bands: Hex Beat, Fitness & Alloys. Visuals by Square Frame Rule
members & invited guests social

Steampunk comes to the Ortona Armoury. Art by Cregory Miller AKA Weather Dragon

Blipvert, K Burwash, Raylene Campbell, D.N.E., Wayne DeFehr
Artist in Residence Jimmy Golden:
Artists in Residence Krista Acheson & Patrick Byers:
The Draw-A-Thon 2018 is a drop in drawing marathon, free, all ages, all fun

Something West – featuring Patrick Ares-Pilon, Terrena Boss, Roger Garcia & Patrick Higgins
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