Re-Opening Our Doors

After four weeks of designing and installing our new space, we’re ready to open our doors! We are so excited to welcome you to Possible Worlds new headquarters and studio at Arts Court, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Our grand re-opening celebration on June 10th.

In our short time as a new tenant group, we are already loving the hub atmosphere and downtown energy - at any moment of the day, there is something going on, whether it is hosted by our fellow tenants or hosted by other art groups. Many of our past collaborators are here, and future ones, too, which makes for a very interesting mix of programming ideas. You’re sure to bump into someone you know. If you need a projector or stick of butter, someone probably has it.

At the same time, we continue to embody our grassroots, DIY attitude and practice to running Possible Worlds. While we may no longer be located in a storefront, our values of independence, flexibility, experimentation, care and community will guide us. As one of the few groups in the building that seeks to support itself using different models and resources, we are so grateful to the community that continues to engage with and support this project. We hope our model will spark discussion about the sustainability of models of organization in the arts and culture sector, and how thinking differently can advance the city’s cultural milieu.

Our re-location to Arts Court has provided a moment of reflection for us as an organizing duo. Over the last 20 years we have been involved in the Ottawa arts and music community, this building has provided us many opportunities - from producing events to building relationships to important life events - so it seems somewhat of a homecoming.

Stay tuned for projects that harness this new energy.

Melanie + Jason