Office Spaces Available for non-profit arts organizations

Office & Programming Space Available at Arts Court!

Are you part of an arts organization looking for space in a creative, collaborative environment? We’re currently accepting expressions of interest from groups wanting to join the Arts Court community.

📅 Deadline: July 6

📧 Email: artscourt@ottawa.ca

🎭 Bureaux et espaces de programmation disponibles à la Cour des arts!

Nous recherchons des organismes artistiques qui souhaitent s’établir dans un milieu créatif et collaboratif. Soumettez votre déclaration d’intérêt dès maintenant!

📅 Date limite : 6 juillet

📧 Courriel : artscourt@ottawa.ca

Posted by Arts Court. (Date posted: June 30, 2025)

Open Contemporary Dance in Orléans

Join dancer/choreographer Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson for open contemporary dance classes for all levels and abilities in Orléans.

When: Thursdays July 3, 10, 17, 24 from 5:15 - 6:15 pm

Where: Ottawa School of Theatre in Shenkman Arts Centre 

Cost: $100 for 4 week session; $28/drop in class

About the classes

Expand, contract, reach, breathe! Experience the dynamic joy and expression of contemporary dance through this open level adult class which uses principles of Limón technique such as breath, weight, musicality and suspension. We will begin slowly in the centre and progress to moving across the floor and a short combination. 

All levels are welcome. Elizabeth will offer variations on exercises for different skill levels. 

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson is a franco-ontarian dance artist and educator with over a decade of professional experience. As an educator Elizabeth has worked with dancers, nondancers, youth and elders with and without disabilities across Ottawa and beyond, teaching contemporary, inclusive dance and jazz.

She is a company dancer with Propeller Dance, a member of multidisciplinary disability Ghost Rooster Collective, dances for Ottawa Dance Directive and frequently collaborates with violist Kathryn Patricia Cobbler through Re:Imagine Collective. Under the name TAKE UP SPACE she creates her own work that has been supported by a wide range of organizations and festivals. Elizabeth has toured and performed across the country.

Elizabeth is an alumni of the Quinte Ballet School, The School of Dance, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Professional Training Program and theBanff Centre for the Arts. She has completed teacher training with Dandelion Dance, Propeller Dance, Stopgap Dance (UK), and Limón pedagogy with Donna Krasnow PhD.

More info & registration available at link below. 

Questions: Email takeupspacedance@gmail.com.

Deadline: July 10, 2025

Posted by TAKE UP SPACE (Date posted: June 20, 2025)

Sharing New Award Winning Film

Available now on YouTube for free. It follows a young german mother’s last journey as she goes towards her imminent death. An ode to the beauty of life and what lies beyond. 

Website and Trailer here.

Posted by Julie LeGal. (Date posted: May 30, 2025)

Adult Contemporary Dance Classes (Open-level)

Open level contemporary dance classes offered weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 starting February 5th-April 30th. 23$/class if registering for the full session. 27$/drop in. 

(Date posted: December 21, 2024)

Deadline: February 5th - April 30th

Studio for Rent

Large studio (approx 18’x30’). Starting Nov 1 at The Stables Creative Collective on Loretta st N, Ottawa. We’re a small group of 5 artists/ studios with secure, 24/7 access.

$500/ month + some shared responsibilities. Lots of space For 1-2 artists. Please email Elizabeth at emsweeneymail@gmail.com for more details. 

(Date posted: October 24, 2024)

Deadline: None - subject to availability

Artist Pass for GCTC productions

The Great Canadian Theatre Company

GCTC is pleased to offer an Artist Pass to remove barriers to attendance for artists and arts workers of any discipline. This pass allows artists to attend any GCTC production, as many times as they wish, subject to availability.

The Artist Pass is valid for 365 days from purchase and includes all GCTC mainstage programming. This means if you purchase part way through the season, your pass will be valid through part of the next one.

The Artist Pass is tied to your email and there is a limit of 1 per person. There are 100 passes available for purchase. Book them now before they are gone!

Current shows include:

• The Anger in Ernest & Ernestine | September 24 - October 6, 2024

• Beowulf in Afghanistan | November 12 - 24, 2024

• FLOP! An Improvised Musical Fiasco | December 10 - 22, 2024

• Why It's imPossible | January 21 - February 2, 2025

• Vierge | March 18 - 30, 2025

• FemmeVox 1 October 6, 2024

• FemmeVox 2 December 15, 2024

• FemmeVox 3 March 30, 2025

When additional shows are added, pass holders will be notified.

Learn more and how to book your Artist Pass here. 

For any questions, you can email or call boxoffice@gctc.ca | 613-236-5196

(Date posted: August 23, 2024)

Deadline: None - subject to availability

Looking for Murder Mystery Hosts in the Ottawa Area - Be On The List!

Go Murder Mystery 

We provide murder mystery games all over Canada. As a service to our customers we have a list of potential hosts for hire. Many of our customers want to purchase a game and hire a host to run the game for them.

There is no cost to you to be on our list. We make money by selling our games and you charge the client for your time to host. It is a win win.

If you can work a crowd and love the thought of dressing up and getting paid to have fun then please get in touch. We need hosts all over Canada but particularly in the Ottawa region. 

For more information and to sign up email: chris@gozone.com.au 

https://murdermysterygames.ca

(Date posted: 05 Dec. 2023)

Deadline: None

Studios de répétition / Rehearsal space

Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa

Trois studios de répétition de 1400 pieds carrés au LabO (adjacent à la Cour des Arts et à la Galerie d'art d'Ottawa) + 2 autres studios de 1200 pieds carrés dans la Salle Académique (non accessible ; accès par les escaliers seulement). La disponibilité est extrêmement limitée pendant l'année universitaire (septembre-avril), mais pendant l'été, elles sont ouvertes. 20 $/heure + assurance, 7 % de frais administratifs et TVH. Tarifs réduits pour les compagnies Fringe.

Three 1400 square foot rehearsal studios at LabO (adjacent to Arts Court and the Ottawa Art Gallery) + 2 other 1200 square foot studios in Academic Hall (not accessible; stair access only). Availability is extremely limited during the academic year (September-April) but summers are open. $20/hour + insurance, 7% admin fee & HST. Reduced rates for Fringe companies.

Les demandes doivent être faites au moins 10 jours ouvrables à l'avance. / Requests must be made minimum 10 business days in advance.

Link for more information here. Lien pour plus d'informations ici.

(Date posted: 10 Sept., 2023)

Auditions - Indie TV Proof of Concept 

We are an a group of independent artists who have come together to write & produce a low budget television proof of concept that will be filming in January of 2026. The show follows a young group of friends working in a restaurant in downtown Ottawa. We will be casting about 20 characters between the ages of 18-40. We will be holding in person auditions as well as accepting self tapes. 

Deadline: October 18th & 19th (18th 2-5pm & 19th 12-8pm)

Process to apply: Please contact ttf.thebirch@gmail.com with audition requires.

Pay: Unpaid. Volunteer opportunity. 

Accessibility: We will be hosting in person auditions at UOttawa on October 18th & 19th as well as accepting self-tapes. Unfortunately the in person auditions are not wheelchair accessible. Please reach out to us for any questions or requests regarding accessibility.  There is not parking at the audition location but many public lots nearby. 

With any questions, please contact ttf.thebirch@gmail.com.

(Date posted: Oct 15, 2025)

Bonnie & Clyde Cast Auditions

LBMT is looking to cast its upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde. The musical will be presented from April 16 – 19, 2025 for five performances at Arts Court Theatre. The show is being directed by Mike Sheppard, choreographed by Kristen Loreto, and musically directed by Sabrina Tang. The musical features a cast of 21 roles, playing the 42 named characters in the show. The show has lead roles, principle roles and two ensembles, both featuring a variety of major characters and roles. 

Rehearsals for the show will start in January 2025 and will be held at Lost Baggage Musical Theatre (480 Avalon Place). The exact evenings and times of the rehearsals will be scheduled according to the availability of the cast.

Audition slots from 6:30pm-10:00pm. All auditions will be taking place at Lost Baggage Musical Theatre (480 Avalon Place). Each auditioner will be assigned a 15 minute time slot with the hour. If you are not available the audition dates but would like to still audition, please select “Not Available/Video Audition” on the audition form. We will contact you to make alternate arrangements for a video audition.

Please prepare 32 bars (one-two minutes) of a musical theatre song that fits the style of the show and best demonstrates your vocal abilities. Please come prepared with sheet music so our pianist will be able to provide you with piano accompaniment. Please be ready to not just sing the song, but to perform it!

Participation in an individual dance/movement segment at the end of the audition slot will be required for all those auditioning. Please come wearing dance appropriate clothing, as you will not be able to change at the audition.

A session of callback auditions will be held on Saturday November 8. 

Deadline: November 3, 4, 5, 6

Process to apply: Sign up for virtual or in-person here.

Pay: Unpaid. Volunteer opportunity. 

Questions: Please contact info@elevatortheatrecompany.ca with any questions. Thank you! 

Accessibility: Can do in-person or virtual 

(Date posted: Sept 23, 2025)

Request for Volunteers

Pique is just around the corner, and Debaser is looking for more volunteers who love music and art to help us put on the best art party of the season. Available roles include:

🎟️ Box office attendant

👚 Merch table coordinator

🎤 Production/Operations Assistant

🪩 Usher

& more!

Volunteers at Pique get a free t-shirt, dinner, and full access to Pique! Plus, gain experience in event organizing, free training in harm reduction accessibility, and get to know the team that makes it happen. It’s a win-win type of deal ✨

Fill out the form, or email mentorship@debaser.ca to see how you can get involved! 

(Date posted: 30 May, 2025)

Request for Volunteers

Volunteer with Tactics for our Sunset Season! 

Help us make our final season a great success by volunteering with us! We have multiple roles to fill including:

- Front of House

- Ushers

- Box Office 

- Load Iin/Load Out

- Reception Set up

Click here to fill out our volunteer form: https://forms.gle/1n6bDJYKSzieFN36A

Questions: Email abigailegagnon@gmail.com

Deadline: May 5th

(Date posted: 21 Apr. 2025)

Call for Readers - Algonquin College - Hothouse!

These are readings. Actors receive scripts in advance and one brief rehearsal. No memory work required. 

HOTHOUSE ONE Rehearsals: Wednesday, February 12, 6 pm to 9 pm. Readings: Thursday, February 13. Call time: 6:30. Doors open 7:30. HOTHOUSE TWO Rehearsals: Wednesday, February 19, 6 pm to 9 pm. Readings: Thursday, February 20. Call time: 6:30. Doors open 7:30. 

To Volunteer: Send photo and paragraph bio of 25 words to Laurie Fyffe at fyffel@algonquincollege.com

Questions: Email fyffel@algonquincollege.com

Accessibility: Live audience and live streamed. Wheelchair accessible. No ASL. No audio description or captioning. Volunteers actors receive a parking voucher. For questions about accessibility please contact Algonquin College. 

Deadline: Monday, February 3rd

(Date posted: 30 Jan. 2025)

Call for Board Members - Skeleton Key Theatre

CALL FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

We are seeking new Board members to join our team! Candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. The time commitment is roughly 4 meetings a year plus helping with our annual Halloween fundraiser.

Be a part of the exciting and creative work we do at Skeleton Key!

Email info@skeletonkeytheatre.com for more information or to apply! 

To apply: email info@skeletonkeytheatre.com a short blurb about yourself and why you would like to be on our board!

Accessibility: All board meetings are virtual.

Deadline: Ongoing, until positions filled. 

(Date posted: 30 Mar. 2024)