Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA)
1500 Shea Road
Stittsville, ON, Canada
K2S 0B2
The long-term goals of the OWAA and the OWAA Gallery are to create opportunities for both youth and adult community members, as well as local artists and artisans. This includes offering workshops and classes for skill development and establishing a well-recognized, independent gallery to serve the Ottawa West area.
With the support of Councillor Qadri, Tessie Boretos, and the SVA, the GRC Gallery X Steering Committee, along with local artists and volunteer residents, established the Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) in May 2008. The Executive then began planning the creation of an exhibition space in the GRC Phase II Expansion. In July 2008, the OWAA membership voted to adopt a logo designed by member Anna Funnekotter. The exhibition space, named OWAA Gallery by a membership vote, officially opened on November 1, 2008.