Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Ottawa. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Ottawa for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Ottawa too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Ottawa.
## Art Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets - **Description**: Grab your Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 tickets! 7 shows, $250, one-week-only sale August10-16. Don’t miss out!About this EventHarbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 (2026–2027)Ex - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/harbor-stories-unplugged-season-8-season-tickets/100001996251140900 - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zMzU1MTUzYzNjMjZhOGY0YjQ1ZGE4YjM4OGY1YTFlNDQwMGEyOGYzOTE3ZThjOTlhYzAxZDU4YjIxNGE4MTE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzODMxODU.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 289 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, storytelling, concerts, performances, live-music, trips-adventures, country-music-festivals - **Event Name**: 2026 Wine & Art Walk at Heritage Harbor - **Description**: Sip, stroll, and enjoy an afternoon of wine, art, and waterfront views at Heritage Harbor’s annual Wine & Art Walk, Nov 7 from 3-6pm.About this EventThe Wine & Art Walk is back at Heritage Harbor for another after - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/2026-wine-and-art-walk-at-heritage-harbor/100002001892758129 - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xMGVjNzAxZDlkM2U4NDUwNjgwZDFhODJmZDdjYzk0MWZlNTkyYmExZTY4NDg0MTNjODJiODQ4Y2QxYjllNWNkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4YTg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTAwNDE1NjQ.avif - **Price**: USD 39 - **Categories**: art, music, entertainment, concerts, live-music - **Event Name**: Paint Your Pet Night at Ottawa VFW - **Description**: Create a one-of-a-kind painting of your special pet 🐈 🐶 No drawing skills required! In this Paint Your Pet Portrait class, your pet’s photo will be transformed into a simple, beginner-friendly illustration style design made especially for you. At class, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 83 - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/paint-your-pet-night-at-ottawa-vfw/200030741005731 - **Venue**: VFWPost 2470 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lYTQwMWI0MjNjYzlhODRjNjk0YWJhMDRlYzY5YTE1ODRkMGQzYzZkMzlhOWM5NTU5NmZkOWJlNTlmNTBjMDNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMjAtZGNmOGY4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTA0Mjc5MzU.avif - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, crafts - **Event Name**: Homeschool Art Studio - **Description**: Ages 6–12 • 2 hours • 12:30-2:30PM • Monthly Family Enrollment • Every Wednesday A creative space for homeschool families to explore, experiment, and make together! Each week, we'll explore a new art process using a mix of traditional and recycled materia - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/homeschool-art-studio/200030747639312 - **Venue**: 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMTEwM2NiZjliMGE3ZGVmMzc5ZTljNzM4YmUwZTA4M2EyMmRkZjY1NGU2MGUxNzM4ODMxNjkzOTQ2ZmNmMDI2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2Y4ZjhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU5MDUxMg.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, kids, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Oil Painting Landscape Workshop - **Description**: Join Marjorie Myers, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16x20 canvas. Ages: All ages welcome - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/oil-painting-landscape-workshop/200030747638406 - **Venue**: 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iYzVhODAzYjBjYjNjOGVmMjgxMDNhMmM2NTMwODk1NDMzYjE4YWM1NTZhZDFlMWEwMjE4YmY5ODBlMDU4M2I5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzM4MzgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU5MDUwNg.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, drawing-painting - **Event Name**: Tween + Ten Studio - **Description**: Ages 11–16 • 2 hours • 6-8PM • Weekly on Wednesdays Tween + Teen Studio is a place for older kids to slow down, experiment, develop their skills, and take their artwork a little further. Artists will explore a variety of mediums and techniques throughout - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/tween-ten-studio/200030747640636 - **Venue**: 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83MGE4ZGVjMzBiY2QzNTAwODgwNzA4MGQxOGFhYzA4YjhhZmI5ODJhMDJhNTE0ZTM1NTA1MWE4ODE5NDY1OTkyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2Y4ZjhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU5MDUzNQ.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Kids - **Event Name**: Watercolor Techniques with Plant Based Ink - **Description**: We will make a kit of our own ink derived from plant materials, then Create a nature inspired watercolor painting with our new pigments! Monday, October 19, 5:30pm All materials included Preregistration Required Age: 18+ BYOB Friendly for guests 21+ Taug - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Mon Oct 19 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/watercolor-techniques-with-plant-based-ink/200030747638607 - **Venue**: 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yNzhjYjllMGIxNjk2NzE0NjJkYWY4OWY2MGUzNjViMDE1Y2YzM2E2MWQwYjliOTJkYTExYWYzMDY3MzM0ZDQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2I4YjhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU5MDUwNg.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Still Life Speed Drawing - **Description**: Like speed dating, but you leave with art instead of regrets. Challenge your creativity and sharpen your observation skills in this dynamic still life speed drawing class! Artists will rotate through five unique still life setups, each offering a range o - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/still-life-speed-drawing/200030747640535 - **Venue**: 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80ODhiNTEyNjQ4YjYyOTMxOWNiYmVhZGEwMGU4ODNkNWY1OGZlYzcxYWU1NGFhNDc4OTA2YjNhNzNiNWQwYWY1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2E4YThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU5MDUzNQ.avif - **Categories**: fine-arts, Contests - **Event Name**: 2027 OTHS 8th Grade Open House - **Description**: Ottawa Township High School (OTHS) opens its doors to incoming Freshman students and their families Wednesday, January 20th for the annual 8th Grade Open House. The event kicks off with a presentation about OTHS life at 6:30PM in the school auditorium, f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Wed Jan 20 2027 at 06:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/2027-oths-8th-grade-open-house/200030741472604 - **Venue**: 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lMzA2NDY2MTIyODE3YzZlYjQ4NjFhNTM3OWI4YWNiNDg0ODUyNmZhNDBkOWYxOTc2OTVkYjZhMzNmMjgyYzU2LXJpbWctdzg5MS1oNDQyLWRjNzg3ODc4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkwNDMzNjY5.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Harbor Stories: Unplugged featuring JD Graham - **Description**: Experience the powerful songwriting and inspiring story of Americana artist JD Graham in an intimate Harbor Stories performance.About this EventHarbor Stories: Unplugged welcomes Oklahoma Americana artist JD Graham for an - **Date**: Sun Mar 07 2027 at 05:00 pm – Sun Mar 07 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/harbor-stories-unplugged-featuring-jd-graham/100001996897970585 - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82MWFmYTM4MWZjMGE0ZmNmZWVhZWNjMzZmODFmMjRhZGM3MGY5OTAzZTk0YmM4ZTQ4MjdkNGU1NGMxOTdiYWY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwNjI2MTE.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 62 - **Categories**: art, performances, music, entertainment, storytelling - **Event Name**: Walt Willey - A View from the Abbey - **Description**: Ottawa native Walt Willey will join us to have a conversation about his wide ranging career in television, movies and visual artist. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door More Details on our website - https://www.ottawacenter.org/even - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/walt-willey-a-view-from-the-abbey/200030497713006 - **Venue**: 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iNzdjMjlkZTU3ZDgxNzA2NWJjYTIwZmQzMDk5MDlhZjliZGM4MmYwNDNiMTYzZjZiYmU4NTA5MzhkZDlkOWExLXJpbWctdzk4MC1oNTUyLWRjZThlOGU4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MjQ4NzQ1.avif - **Categories**: art, entertainment, nonprofit ## Trending Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade 2026 - **Description**: Join us for our fifth annual Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade! Parade, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and LOTS of free kids activities! - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bf07897d4047717bf1568433ad17da61351ef85a8e401b8d8444a053199ccafd-rimg-w1200-h1800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787445181 - **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - October 3 - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350 Saturday, October 3 PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place on the first Saturday of the month • Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. • PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c70ebe739eab07d23ab1552af2b41fdfef6793f89ff77971376e23b80167f1d4-rimg-w820-h362-dc48b808-gmir?v=1789432149 - **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026 - **Description**: Explore the beauty of Starved Rock on a guided kayak tourAbout this EventBOOK DIRECT TO SAVE MONEYwww.kayakstarvedrock.com/online-booking/Kayak Starved RockWe Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock ToursPpl of all - **Venue**: KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0abe637ddfd7ddb7bdd02aa1805136542bb72a2b3337872ec819bbc37a8fba8c-rimg-w500-h422-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788825784 - **Event Name**: Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets - **Description**: Grab your Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 tickets! 7 shows, $250, one-week-only sale August10-16. Don’t miss out!About this EventHarbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 (2026–2027)Ex - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3355153c3c26a8f4b45da8b388f5a1e4400a28f3917e8c99ac01d58b214a8115-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081818-gmir.jpg?v=1786383185 - **Event Name**: Taps and Tunes 2026 Featuring PARAMOUNT - **Description**: Taps & Tunes 2026 Saturday, October 24, 2026 Presented by BCI Solutions Group & Bob Allen Ford Join the Friends of the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium for their largest fundraiser of the year! Taps & Tunes is an evening of craft beverages, live mu - **Venue**: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b9d6d6f786ba6c1d8b7ec194204796f9866a1041de3416398e5d4f5606235b68-rimg-w1200-h630-dc484848-gmir?v=1788689011 - **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat - **Description**: 🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT AT STARVED ROCK H-D 🎃 Saturday, October 17 | 12–4PM Fall is here, and we're taking over the lot! Bring the family for a massive afternoon of tricked-out trunks and community fun. 🚗 Trunk or Treating with local businesses 🎨 Make-Your - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/03a8cf26e7b85b4ba7b507f2e1a9509a20b1b0d5e7f54d6110961977056c0894-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1790427933 - **Event Name**: A Victorian Haunting: Escape from the Asylum - **Description**: Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Escape from the Asylum. Someone has escaped... and they're leaving clues throughout downtown Ottawa. Can you piece together the mystery before it's too late? - **Venue**: Reddick Mansion Association - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1c11d0f328e687a2dbc430e74d9d3a0cf55f56b87e1c72e0e0565e3cb9d219a2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc382818-gmir?v=1787511033 - **Event Name**: Out of the Darkness LaSalle County Walk - **Description**: Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e5243b83774cf784186c448ee0e0af2c396813e98db6aaf53f8f92b29b55475b-rimg-w820-h312-dc183878-gmir?v=1788248737 - **Event Name**: Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Class - **Description**: Get SCARY good at Sugar Cookie Decorating at my BOO!-kie Sugar Cookie Decorating Class!About this Event👻Take a… stab… at a cookie class as we work our way through this 2 hour cookie decor - **Venue**: B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House - Ottawa - **Banner**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1194210434%2F2658681785681%2F1%2Foriginal.20260923-170319?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=d092731ab398a400fefae94f9ecf3976 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in October in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/art--october) - [Art Events in November in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/art--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort), 2026 Wine & Art Walk at Heritage Harbor (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort), Paint Your Pet Night at Ottawa VFW (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at VFWPost 2470), Homeschool Art Studio (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 12:30 pm at 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Oil Painting Landscape Workshop (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** SIMA COUTURE ICONIC EVENT (Thu, 01 Oct at 11:00 am at Eva's Bridal International). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Ottawa in October 2026? - **A:** Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort), Paint Your Pet Night at Ottawa VFW (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at VFWPost 2470), Homeschool Art Studio (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 12:30 pm at 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Oil Painting Landscape Workshop (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States), Tween + Ten Studio (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Ottawa include The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort, VFWPost 2470, 223 W Madison Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Ottawa range from USD 8 to USD 289. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Ottawa include Heritage Harbor Staging, Painting Parties By Lucy, Open Space Kids. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Ottawa. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in La Salle](https://allevents.in/la-salle-il/art) - [Arts events in Oglesby](https://allevents.in/oglesby-il/art)