Through the generosity and forward vision of the Open Table United Church of Christ, which has donated its church building to the Ottawa Center for the Arts (OCA), an exciting initiative is underway to establish the OCA as a cornerstone of cultural and creative expression in Ottawa. Inside the stately historic building that has stood as a landmark in Ottawa for 150 years, there is an extraordinary space for community gathering. Open the doors of the building, and a beautiful, light-filled, acoustically superb Great Hall awaits the visitor.
The Ottawa Center for the Arts will be transforming this space for a variety of musical and theatrical programming, with the aim of presenting both emerging and established artists, drawing audiences to a vibrant, growing downtown arts scene. The OCA envisions a full range of arts-related programming, including exhibits, workshops, lectures, film festivals, choral performances, organ artist series, recitals, improv showcases, and theatrical projects large and small.
The process of restoring and upgrading the building’s interior spaces will involve partnerships with donors, granting agencies, and other funding sources. As a non-profit organization sponsored by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, the OCA gratefully recognizes the SRCCF’s role as a gateway for donations to this ambitious community project.
