OSA Art Outreach Program
The OSA Art Outreach Program provides free community-based art courses to children and youth who are facing economic and social barriers.

These art courses encourage youth to be creative, explore their interests and participate in the community.

Last year, over 160, 6-17 years old youth and four community partners participate in this program. The number of participants and courses offered will increase with demand and the generous support from donors and the community.

Give to the OSA Art Outreach Program
The program plans to grow to reach out to more than 250 youth and in more communities of our City.

You can make art for everyone!

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OSA will issue a tax receipt for your generous donation.

Read about other ways to support our work and programs here.

Thank You!
Numerous volunteers and donors enable this program to successfully bring so much joy and creative opportunities to the children of the OSA Art Outreach Program.

Volunteers help in the classrooms, in fundraising, in coordination and in administrative roles.
Thank you!

Special Thanks
Special thanks to the donors funding the OSA Art Outreach Program:

	Anonymous Donor through the United Way International
	Grocer Industry Foundation ... Together.
	Community Foundation of Ottawa
	City of Ottawa
	Joyce Conger Fund for the Arts c/o Community Foundation of Ottawa
	The May Court Club of Ottawa

Classes are led by professional artist-instructors. Students to instructor ratio is kept low to ensure each student will receive individual attention and guidance.

Laura Margita, OSA Art Outreach instructor is pictured here doing art with her students. She is a well respected artist in the Ottawa community.

Students participate at no cost - Free.

Tuition and art supplies are subsidized by OSA fundraising.

Students are also given take home art supplies. They are encouraged to continue to create and experiment at home.

On Location
The art courses are held close to the students - increasing the children and youth's attendance in class and participation in the community.

Community Partner Agencies are:
*Christie Lake Kids
*Hintonburg Community Centre
*Tungasuvvingat Inuit Family Resource Centre
*Winthrop Court Community House
*Youth Services Bureau


OSA Art Outreach Program Exhibit @ Tulip Festival
Located at Art Festival Plaza in front of City Hall, come see the Exhibit from May 5th - 23rd, 2005 at the OSA Tent.

More Information
Gerard Belec, Outreach Coordinator
Email: outreach@artottawa.ca
Phone: (613)241-7471 35 rue George Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8W5