Sharing the ByWord - February 24th
Announcements:
The ByWard Market is open for business!
Come on down to support local business, get some great food, and find local treasures.
Located in the Historic ByWard Market, Gallery 55 offers a unique, central exhibition space in the heart of Ottawa. Home to many unique shops and artisans, the area acts as a popular cultural hub in Ottawa.
Located on the second floor of the market building, the Gallery at 55 ByWard Market Square welcomes the global community by providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to showcase heritage and culture. Local artists are also welcome to showcase their work by renting out the space.
The Gallery offers 22 individual display panels, bathed in natural light, overlooking the interior market. Join us for a trip around the world, right here, in Ottawa!
For more information, check out our website.
The Scaveng-art Hunt Returns on Monday, February 28th!
🎨 The Ottawa Markets team will be hiding art by local artists around the ByWard Market. Keep an eye on our Instagram feed for clues.
🎨 Finders keepers! If you're first to find the hidden art, you get to bring it home.
🎨 Thanks to all the great local artists that have teamed up with us to bring you this initiative. Special thanks to @TRP613 for organizing the event.
#ScavengArtHunt
Apply for the Ontario Small Business Relief Grant!
The Ontario Small Business Relief Grant provides a one-time payment of $10,000 to eligible small businesses that have been required to close indoor operations as a result of the province’s modified Step 2 restrictions that came into effect on January 5, 2022.
Neighbourhood News:
Call For Event Applications!
Are you looking for a public space for your event or activation in 2022? Apply for activation with Ottawa Markets and utilize one of our many spaces in the ByWard Market.
What we offer:
• Prime activation spaces in the heart of Ottawa's historic ByWard Market.
• Coordination support with the City of Ottawa
• Event logistics and planning support
• Labour and equipment rentals
• Marketing and promotional support
• Area business outreach
Ottawa Markets attended the Farmers Markets Ontario (FMO) Annual General Meeting in Niagara as part of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention!
As a member of FMO, Ottawa Markets was excited to meet community leaders, network with market managers across Ontario, enrich our team's understanding of practices, and use the knowledge we learned in our Ottawa community.
Happy Black History Month!
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of institutional and systemic racism on BIPOC communities both historically and currently in Canadian agriculture, Marchés d'Ottawa Markets goal is to help remove barriers that prevent Black, Indigenous and People of Colour - farmers, growers, gatherers, hunters and fishers from participating in our markets and accessing clientele in Ottawa.
Marchés d’Ottawa Markets’ BIPOC Farmers’ Initiative (BFI) aims to provide access and support for vendors of Black and Indigenous descent as well as People of Colour including those who identify as trans, disabled, queer, have marginalized religious identities or share lived experiences as first-generation farmers or makers by offering a free seasonal market stand at this seasons’ markets.
For more information, or to speak with a representative of Marchés d'Ottawa Markets, please contact:
Zackery Liberty, Communications and Events Coordinator, Ottawa Markets, zackery.liberty@ottawamarkets.ca.
