MASC

10/12/2026

L’ART EN ACTION🌟 Cindy Morquette

Donner vie à l’apprentissage grâce au pouvoir des arts!

À MASC, nous collaborons avec des artistes exceptionnels, des éducateurs passionnés et des communautés engagées pour offrir aux élèves des expériences artistiques inoubliables.

Des salles de classe aux espaces communautaires, la créativité est au cœur de tout—éveillant la curiosité, encourageant l’expression et renforçant les liens à chaque étape.

10/12/2026

ART IN ACTION 🌟 Cindy Morquette

Bringing learning to life through the power of the arts!

At MASC, we collaborate with incredible artists, educators, and communities to create unforgettable arts experiences for students.

From classrooms to community spaces, creativity is taking center stage—fueling curiosity, expression, and connection every step of the way.

10/09/2026

MASC Artist Theatre is coming to Ottawa October 21–23 with Taking Care of Maman / Prendre soin de Mom, a funny and moving theatre production for students in Grades 4–8.

Presented in both English and French Immersion, this co-production with Black Theatre Workshop follows Eli, their maman, and their neighbour Madame Jean as an unexpected connection grows during a difficult time.

Expect storytelling, humour, heart, and plenty to talk about after the show.

Program Details
Grades: 4–8
Languages: English & French immersion
Discipline: Drama
Format: In-person
Performance: 1 hour, including Q&A

Cast: Laure-Anaïs Chroné – Madame Jean and Taïsha Mortel – Eli
Stage Manager: Joanne Rumstein-Ellis
Set and Costume Designer: Sabrina Miller
Director: Lydie Dubuisson
Playwright: Djennie Laguerre

Learn more and book:
https://www.masconline.ca/program/taking-care-of-maman-prendre-soin-de-mom/

Did you know?

Your school may be eligible for Immersart - FCCF funding to help support the cost of bringing this MASC Artist program to your school. French Immersion funding of $1,500 is available for eligible classes in Grades 6 and up, with limited availability.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

10/09/2026

We love working in community with such dedicated community partners like Ottawa Community Housing - OCH and OCH Foundation. Thank you!

Claudia Salguero Community Engaged Artist & Muralist / Digital Artist

10/08/2026

Get ready for two days of imagination, creativity and the power of storytelling!

We’re thrilled to announce the artists joining us for the 36th MASC Young Authors & Illustrators Festival, happening April 8–9, 2027.

This year’s line-up brings together an inspiring mix of authors and illustrators who will invite students in Grades 4–8 to explore new ideas, discover fresh perspectives and find inspiration for their own creative journeys.

Curious about what awaits?

Visit the festival website to meet this year’s artists and explore the Masterclasses they’ll be leading—each offering opportunities to explore ideas, experiment with creativity and develop new skills for expressing their imagination.

Sign up for ONE or BOTH days.
Registration details are coming soon, so stay tuned for information on how to take part in this year’s festival.

DISCOVER THE FESTIVAL: https://www.masconline.ca/event/masc-young-authors-illustrators-festival/

10/08/2026

📸 Young photographers — this one’s for you!

SPAO: Photographic Arts Centre’s SPARK Photography Contest is inviting emerging photographers ages 16–20 from the Ottawa/Gatineau region to share their work for a chance to win some seriously exciting prizes. ✨

🏆 Grand Prize: 2 years of free tuition in SPAO’s College Diploma Program
🥈 Runner-Up: 1 year of free tuition
❤️ People’s Choice: 1 year of free tuition

Finalists will also have their work featured in a public art exhibition, with additional opportunities for recognition and prizes.

All you need to enter is three digital photographs — whether they were created with film, digital photography, or photograms.

⏰ Deadline: October 19 at 11:59 PM

If photography is your thing, this is a great opportunity to put your work out there and take the next step in your creative journey.

👉 Learn more and enter: spao.ca/spark

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10/07/2026

🎥 Behind the scenes with MASC — Day 2!

On September 28, 2026, we returned for the second day of our video and photo shoot with MASC artists.

Day 2 brought another inspiring mix of creativity, performances, demonstrations, and stories. Our artists stepped in front of the camera to share what drives their work, the experiences they create through MASC, and the connections they build with students and communities.

It was a wonderful way to wrap up two days dedicated to celebrating the artists at the heart of MASC and capturing their work in new photos and videos.

Here’s a look behind the scenes from Day 2! ✨

Special thanks to La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins for their collaboration.

Credits:
Photography: Martin Lipman
Videography: Randy Kelly

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yMBYaRc5jYM

Marc Walter
Jamaal Jackson Rogers
Julianne Lavertu
Rock the Arts Puppets
Stephanie Babij



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🎥 Dans les coulisses avec MASC — Jour 2 !

Le 28 septembre 2026, nous étions de retour à pour la deuxième journée de notre séance photo et vidéo avec les artistes MASC.

Cette deuxième journée nous a offert encore plus de créativité, de performances, de démonstrations et de beaux échanges. Devant la caméra, les artistes ont partagé ce qui nourrit leur passion, les expériences qu’ils créent à travers MASC ainsi que les liens qu’ils tissent avec les élèves et les communautés.

Une belle façon de conclure deux journées consacrées à célébrer les artistes au cœur de MASC et à mettre leur travail en valeur grâce à de nouvelles photos et vidéos.

Voici un aperçu des coulisses de cette deuxième journée ! ✨

Un grand merci à pour sa collaboration.

Crédits :
Photographie : Martin Lipman
Vidéographie :

À voir sur YouTube :
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yMBYaRc5jYM