Third Way Creative

**GIA WEBINAR** As cultural institutions and funders navigate heightened political scrutiny, public pressure, and renewed culture wars, leadership in the arts is increasingly shaped by moments of choice. Decisions about funding, governance, and public engagement now carry implications not only for organizations, but for the public commons—the shared civic spaces, narratives, and relationships that make collective life possible. The conversation brings together cultural policy thinkers and city-based leaders working in places such as Seattle and St. Paul, alongside reflections informed by decades of cultural policy research and practice. Participants will explore how leaders make choices under pressure: how risk is shared or shifted, how belonging is expanded or narrowed, and how cultural inquiry can be protected even when cultural expression is contested. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 17 at 11am PT/2pm ET, for this 75-minute presentation. Learn more and register at the link in our bio 🔗

Celebrating the second Artist in Residence in Government project completion with the City of Ottawa’s Solid Waste Services and artist Jordan Danger! @jordandangercreative   Please join us for the celebration of the completion of the second Artist in Residence in Government project with the City of Ottawa’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) and artist Jordan Danger!

🟠When: Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm 🟠Where: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive 🟠What: The opening of AIRSPACE: Art of the Landfill. From August 2024 to August 2025, local artist Jordan Danger took up residency in the City’s Solid Waste Services. What she discovered about waste management in Ottawa has been translated into an exhibition of 15 artworks, which will be on display in the Ben Franklin Place atrium space from February 19 to March 17, 2026.   👉Sneak peek the art through the link in our bio   ••••••••••   Nous célébrons l’achèvement du projet de Jordan Danger, deuxième artiste en résidence à la Ville, avec les Services des déchets solides de la Ville d’Ottawa et l’artiste elle-même!   Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour célébrer l’achèvement du projet de Jordan Danger, deuxième artiste en résidence à la Ville, avec les Services des déchets solides (SDS) de la Ville d’Ottawa et l’artiste elle-même!

🟠Quand : Le jeudi 26 février de 17 h 30 à 19 h 30 🟠Où : Place-Ben-Franklin, 101, promenade Centrepointe 🟠Quoi : L’ouverture de l’exposition AIRSPACE: Art of the Landfill. D’août 2024 à août 2025, les Services des déchets solides de la Ville ont accueilli en résidence l’artiste local Jordan Danger. Elle a traduit ce qu’elle a découvert sur la gestion des déchets à Ottawa en une exposition de 15 œuvres d’art, qui sera présentée dans l’atrium de la Place-Ben-Franklin du 19 février au 17 mars 2026.   👉Jetez un coup d’œil à ses œuvres via le lien dans notre bio #artsottawa #cityofottawa #ottawaevents #artistinresidence #ottawaarts

How do we make Seattle’s art scene stronger? With events like Scenius! Scenius is all about linking artists, creative thinkers, and organizational leaders with real-world tools to turn bold visions into reality - which is exactly what happened at our latest Scenius Social at the Washington 1000 building downtown. Seattle creatives came together to network and vision for funding and space opportunities. They also enjoyed a panel discussion with Yoon Kang O'Higgins @waterfrontparkseattle , Amy Nguyen @watershedseattle , and Ebony Arunga @206Langston on developing the creative sector in Seattle including where we’re going and how we get there. Watch the replay of the panel at the link in our bio! In addition to great conversations, we enjoyed mouth-watering bites provided by Afro-Indigenous local chef @liivforflavor , great drinks from @lucysbottleshop , hip-shaking music from @swayandswoonunit , and dynamic and hilarious energy from our evening's emcee, the storytelling artist @sharonnyreewilliams . Follow @shunpikearts , @ArtsFutureCo , and @thirdwaycreative to keep up to date and join us at our next Scenius Social coming soon! Scenius is a collaboration between Shunpike, Third Way Creative, and production and technology partner Future Arts. This event series is supported by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation @pga_familyfdn . Additional acknowledgment goes to our event partner Friends of Waterfront Park and media partner @TheStrangerSeattle .

In Bloom — a reflection on joy, care, and connection as determinants of health. The exhibition is also a reflection on my time as the inaugural Artist in Residence in Government for the City of Ottawa. On view @shenkmanarts until May 5th. We had a beautiful, intimate opening today; thank you to everyone who came through. After this run, the exhibition will continue at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre. I’ll be in the space this Saturday from 2–4pm if you’d like to come by, chat, and spend some time with the work. Would love to see you! #artist #ottawa

Deadline extended! Check the link in our bio for full Artist Call details! . This call is an equal opportunity, open to: ● Artists, individuals and community groups living in the Ottawa area; ● Artists, individuals and community groups who have not received a temporary or permanent public art commission over $10,000. 3WC defines a commission as an artwork that is created by an artist at the request of an entity: public agency, private business, corporation, or individual and that is/was displayed in a public location. Community groups may also apply with an artist in mind. Applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis are welcome and encouraged. This opportunity will recognize both official languages (English and French) as having the same rights, status and privileges. . ............................................... Cet appel, qui adhère au principe de l’égalité des chances, est ouvert : ● Aux artistes individuels et aux groupes communautaires de la région d’Ottawa; ● Aux artistes individuels et aux groupes communautaires qui n’ont pas reçu de commande d’art public temporaire ou permanent de plus de 10 000 $. 3WC entend par commande une œuvre d’art créée par un artiste à la demande d’une entité, à savoir un organisme public, une entreprise privée, une organisation ou un particulier, et qui est ou a été présentée dans un lieu public. Les groupes communautaires peuvent également présenter la candidature d’un artiste. Les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis sont invités à soumettre une proposition. Dans ce cadre de cet appel, les deux groupes de langues officielles (français et anglais) se verront accorder les mêmes droits, statuts et privilèges.

Ottawa, have you heard? Learn more about Jen Delos Reyes! Described as "a farmer of sorts and an artsits of sorts", Jen Delos Reyes is currently serving as a member of the City of Ottawa's Public Art Program advisory group. Reyes' work as an artist and advocate weaves together the functions of land, space, people and community. Check a the digitial copy of The Listener to learn more about them and their work as program advisor in Ottawa. Link in bio! The Listener is a publication brought to you by Arts and Culture for Ottawa and Third Way Creative. #thelistener #ottawa #artsandcultureca #cityofottawa #thirdwaycreative #jendelosreyes #ottawapublicart

Ottawa! We are listening! Check out our newsletter, The Listener! The Listener is a community newspaper for the City of Ottawa that shines a light on arts & culture, distributed across small businesses and cultural organizations across the city. Also available digitally in English and French at the link in our bio! The Listener is a publication brought to you by Arts and Culture for Ottawa and Third Way Creative. #thelistener #ottawa #artsandcultureca #cityofottawa #thirdwaycreative

From Studio Art to Public Art Monday, September 20th, 3:00pm -4:3pm PST or 6:00-7:30 pm EST bit.ly/PublicArtLab. Link also in the bio. Making the transition from studio or gallery art to public art can be challenging. This workshop shows how artists can keep their style and aesthetic while transforming their work into durable temporary or permanent materials. Featuring Artists: Michelle Campos Castillo and Kalina Chung Public Art Lab 3WC with the City of Ottawa is offering three free public art trainings. De l’Art en Studio au l'Art Public Le lundi 20 septembre, de 18 h à 19 h 30 Passer de la pratique en atelier ou de l’art exposé dans les galeries à l’art public peut s’avérer un défi.Dans cet atelier, les artistes apprendront comment ils peuvent conserver leur style et leur esthétique tout en transposant leurs œuvres sur des matériaux durables, temporaires ou permanents. Avec la participation de Michelle Campos Castillo et de Kalina Chung Laboratoire d’art public 3WC avec avec le Programme d’art public de l’O‑Train de la Ville d’Ottawa propose trois formations gratuites sur l’art public.

What is Public Art? Monday, September 13th, 3:00pm -4:3pm PST or 6:00-7:30 pm EST bit.ly/PublicArtLab. Link also in the bio to register. Public art isn’t just statues and bronze sculpture. Public art can be any public expression that uses arts and culture to create a special space or moment. Learn about the vastness of the field and why you should become a public artist. This session also reviews how to apply for the Public Art Accelerator program. Featuring Artists: Public Studio Canada and Qwalsius Shaun Peterson Public Art Lab 3WC with the City of Ottawa is offering three free public art trainings. Qu’est-ce que l’art public? Le lundi 13 septembre, de 18 h à 19 h 30 L’art public ne se limite pas aux statues et aux sculptures en bronze. Il peut s’agir de toute expression à caractère public qui utilise les arts et la culture pour créer un espace ou un moment particulier. Découvrez la vaste étendue de ce domaine et les raisons pour lesquelles vous devriez devenir un artiste public. Cette séance portera également sur la marche à suivre pour présenter une candidature au programme d’Accélérateur d’art public. Avec la participation de Public Studio Canada et de Qwalsius Shaun Peterson Laboratoire d’art public 3WC avec avec le Programme d’art public de l’O‑Train de la Ville d’Ottawa propose trois formations gratuites sur l’art public.