Supporters
OAW wishes to acknowledge the Ottawa School of Art for supporting our youth design workshops.
The Ottawa School of Art offers a full range of specialized art courses including lifedrawing, landscape painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, lithography, watercolour, etching, printmaking, and a wide variety of specialized short courses and workshops. Children’s and Teens’ classes range from multi-media to animation and cartooning, sculpture and construction, pottery, drawing and painting. In addition to art courses, the OSA’s programs have grown to include visiting artist-in-residence workshops, a professional exhibitions gallery (which hosts solo and groups shows by local, national and international artists), a non-for-credit Arts Fundamentals Certificate, a one-year Portfolio Development Program and a 3-year Diploma Program.
OAW wishes to acknowledge MVP Lighting for supporting our Vernissage event at Play Restaurant.
Our Mission
MVP Lighting takes great pride in offering a high level of service to its customers. Through strong manufacturer partnerships, MVP Lighting provides high quality LED lighting products, and lighting control solutions.
Our History
MVP Lighting was formed June 6th, 2016 by Kent Mallows. Stewart Impey joined the company shortly after as partner in July of 2016. Sales began a few months later in September, once manufacturer partnerships were established. Today, the company consists of ten members total which include Amanda MacFarlane, Christopher Clendinning, Christopher Oulton, Liam Beck, Mary Clouston, Phil Giroux, Ruben Gutierrez and Stephen Roach. Our history is still recent, and continues to unwind. We appreciate your role in our development!
OAW wishes to acknowledge Astley Gilbert for supporting printing needs during Ottawa Architecture Week 2023.
Our Story
Yes, there was an Astley and a Gilbert. The founders took their middle names and opened for business in 1970. Astley Gilbert Limited started by serving the document needs of the construction industry. Wayne Wilbur joined AG in 1983 and became a minority owner in 1987. He began reshaping the company to meet the changing needs of business and gained full ownership of AG in 2006. Over the years, we’ve grown to be a full service print and online solutions provider to Canadian businesses.
In 2013, AG acquired Wadetech – a company with deep roots in the AEC sector. With major investments in technology and through strategic acquisitions. Today AG’s 340 plus employees serve customers in 14 locations in Ontario and British Columbia with an extensive menu of products and services.
In 2020 we celebrated 50 years in business – a testimony to our people and our clients who entrust their business to AG.
OAW wishes to acknowledge the Screen Squad for supporting our Pecha Kucha event.
ABOUT SCREEN SQUAD
Screen Squad's team is composed of fun, vibrant, and passionate individuals who seek to provide high-quality screen projection services to the Ottawa and surrounding community. Its members aim to help you create unforgettable memories!
OAW wishes to acknowledge the Friends of the Library and Archives for supporting our Panel Discussion event.
The Organization
The Friends of Library and Archives Canada was formed in May 2003, combining what had been until then two separate organizations, the Friends of the National Archives of Canada (1995) and the Friends of the National Library of Canada (1991). The new Friends organization was created in anticipation of the integration of the National Archives and the National Library into a single organization. This change occurred in May 2004 with the proclamation of the Library and Archives of Canada Act.
At its inaugural meeting on June 4, 2003, the Friends of Library and Archives Canada adopted a constitution which set out the following aims and objectives:
to promote and encourage public awareness of, interest in and protection for the work of Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in fulfilling its role as a preserver of the documentary heritage of Canada;
to provide interested persons and organizations with the opportunity to share in the programs and activities of LAC;
to attract donated collections of published Canadiana and archival material as gifts to LAC; and
to generate revenues, raise funds and organize fundraising events in support of a variety of LAC endeavours, including special acquisitions.
OAW wishes to acknowledge the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) for their generous support of Ottawa Architecture Week.
The Ontario Association of Architects is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The Association is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members, and administering the Architects Act, in order that the public interest may be served and protected.
Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA) represents the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) within the community.
ORSA provides a forum wherein professional matters may be freely discussed and, in general, is a focal point in the community for activities involving architects. The society serves as a resource for practical and technical information for members.
ORSA is actively involved in programs which enhance the general level of public awareness and understanding of architecture and the architectural profession.
Supporting OAW
At OAW we strive to make architecture more accessible for everyone.
Our diverse programming brings awareness to important Ottawa issues in architecture, built environment, urbanism, and design. We are very proud to be one of very few cities worldwide to put on a festival of this kind — and we want you to be a part of it!
To learn more about how you can help, check out our OAW sponsorship kit.