The Ortona Artists’ Reach Society (OARS) represents members of the Ortona Armoury Arts Community: past, present and future

located on Treaty No. 6 land at 9722 102 street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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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

Very sad to announce that John Layman has passed away. John was a gifted calligrapher and painter who was another beloved and welcome addition to the Ortona Arts Community. He had numerous shows in the Gallery and it was John who created the signage for the building (back when we cared about its’ history) so familiar to all who passed through our doors. John also created posters and artwork for other artists and maintained a sign painting business in Whitehorse.

check out: CBC: Remembering John Layman

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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!

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