Our Events
MASC presents a variety of annual multi-disciplinary arts festivals which feature artists from our roster, as well as bring in additional professional artists from across the country. Come celebrate with us!
Awesome Arts
Awesome Arts en folie is a bilingual arts program for the whole community! The 19th edition is happening this spring in Sandy Hill and Lowertown in partnership with the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and the Lowertown Community Resource Centre. Mark your calendars: Festival is May 31, 2024!
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MASC Arts Awards
Since 1999, MASC has hosted the MASC Arts Awards, recognizing young Ottawa artists with scholarships from local arts partners. Due to MASC’s 35th anniversary celebration in May 2024, the awards will be on hiatus. We look forward to bringing them back to support youth in the future.
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MASC Young Authors & Illustrators Festival
The 34th edition of the MASC Young Authors and Illustrators Festival will take place on April 8th and 9th, 2025 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
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The Jan Andrews Literary Award
This award was created to honour MASC’s co-founder Jan Andrews. We invite students in grades 9 to 12 to submit a piece of creative writing to be consider for this award. The Jan Andrews Literary Award will be on hiatus for 2024-2025. We look forward to bringing the award back in 2025-2026.
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Your Story: MASC Teen Authors & Illustrators Festival
A day of writing and illustrating workshops, panel discussions and artist readings for students in Grades 8 - 12/Sec II - V. Students with a deep interest in writing and illustration are invited to attend this day of workshops with a stellar line-up of artists from across the country.
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