Organization
School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
About
The mandate of the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) is to provide students, artists, and the general public, the knowledge, skills, resources, and environment necessary for the advancement of photographic artistry, visual literacy and personal vision. SPAO provides an intensive and collaborative learning experience and enriches the photographic and visual arts culture of Ottawa and beyond. SPAO’s activities include community collaborations, classes and workshops, exhibitions and outreach. The SPAO Centre Gallery produces seven exhibitions per year celebrating the work of regional, national and international artists working in lens-based media. Three exhibition opportunities are provided to the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa as an opportunity to celebrate the three facets of its mentorship structure: the Photographic Arts and Production Program, Part-Time Studies, and International Artist Residency.
Local Information
The SPAO Residency is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Located in the heart of Little Italy, SPAO is close to Ottawa's new Light Rail Transit system, Dow's Lake, and the Arboretum. The SPAO Centre is a short walk from other arts hubs, small businesses, museums, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. A wide range of Ottawa-based institutions offer rich photography collections and research resources, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Institute of Photography, Library and Archives Canada, the City of Ottawa Archives and Art Collection, and the Canada Council Art Bank.
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