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**: 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**: Joomchi Paper Art Workshop - **Description**: Discover the beautiful art of Joomchi, a traditional Korean papermaking technique that transforms ordinary paper into a strong, textured, fabric-like material. Using water and a little hands-on experimentation, you’ll learn how to layer, manipulate, and b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/joomchi-paper-art-workshop/200030880357830 - **Venue**: 722 La Salle St., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wODg0NzNhMTcyMWQ0MWI3MzhmNjZmNmMzZDQzMWRmMDA3MmJiZmZlZWI1MzNiM2E4ZDkwMDIyMDk5NzAwYmVkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2E4OTg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjY3OTk2OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops - **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: 1 - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/oil-painting-landscape-workshop/200030880357528 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lYTcxNjA3OTRmMTFmYzRhMTE4YzY3NjdjNDA5YTc3MWU1ZjA0NDcwYWE1YzA1MTM5NTUwYmRhNmE1ZTk4NzQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzU4NDg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjY3OTk2OA.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, drawing-painting - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Wed Nov 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/still-life-speed-drawing/200030880357729 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMWMzMjY3NTk5MmZiNTM0YTE4OWU1MjE3NDRhYTJlNGM2ZDRmMGNhMTc1Mjc5YjI5NjVjMTU1ZDlhMTM0MTViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2E4YThhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjY3OTk2OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, contests, speed-dating - **Event Name**: Small Business Saturday Make + Take Market - **Description**: Shop small, get creative, and make something special! Join us for a hands on Make + Take Market featuring local artists ready to guide you through a variety of fun crafts and creative projects. From handmade gifts to unique pieces of home decor, you’ll ha - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/small-business-saturday-make-take-market/200030880354814 - **Venue**: 722 La Salle St., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kYzk4YzQ2ZmVlZjIwZjcxZmMxZTJlYmRlYTc1ZDdkYzY4MGQ5MmI2ZGQ1YzQ1OWZiZGRjNDUyZTA4NjkxNDk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2Y4ZThjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjY3OTk1NA.avif - **Categories**: art, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs - **Event Name**: John Hossack: No Apologies - **Description**: A documentary focusing on John Hossack and Jim Gray. John Hossack was an influential businessman, father of 11 children and an abolitionist. Community abolitionists orchestrated the escape of Jim Gray, a slave. $10 suggested donation, proceeds to Ottawa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/john-hossack-no-apologies/200030787917824 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mZTU4NGY4NDBhMDc3YmViNDM1YTAwYWE0Yzc3MWE2YjNiNjNhMTcyZTA1OThhMTA2MzAyYzkzZGI3NjcwNjRjLXJpbWctdzk4MC1oNTUyLWRjMjgyODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkxMjkwNzg0.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, art - **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 ## Trending Events in Ottawa - **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**: 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 - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/10ec701d9d3e8450680d1a82fd7cc941fe592ba1e6848413c82b848cd1b9e5cd-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8a858-gmir.jpg?v=1790041564 - **Event Name**: FREE Online Game Development & Coding Workshop For Kids of of Ottawa, IL (Ages 7–14) - **Description**: Turn your child’s love for playing video games into a passion for building them!Does your child spend hours playing games like Roblox, Minecraft, or mobile apps? What if they could step behind the scenes and learn h - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa by IHG - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ad8f857a51c1.jpg - **Event Name**: A Halloween M**der Mystery - The Last Chapter - **Description**: Get ready to solve the ultimate spooky whodunit and uncover secrets before the final curtain falls!About this EventA Halloween M**der Mystery - The Last ChapterGet ready for a night full of suspense and spook - **Venue**: 113 S Main St - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/33262efaed337e26b8d9bf46bfff4bf58a7d0bc444c735d2d619c39439992d0f-rimg-w1200-h960-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788918372 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi | Ottawa - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cndl-best-of-joe-hisaishi-o ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ottawa. Get your tickets now to discover the best of Anime m - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d1f9198fcc60dd32c4a81242a7ecdf61db6121f97d6a23cfbf8d207214470dce-rimg-w768-h768-dc181818-gmir?v=1788938480 - **Event Name**: The Women of Rock - **Description**: The Women of Rock is a tribute to some of the most well-known and influential female rock artists of the 1970s and ‘80s. You will experience the sights and sounds of powerful female vocalists such as Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and Heart. Backed by some of Ka - **Venue**: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bc95d6097cb4278a97a1ec2041dde9c4eecf738034d647d2d6c2996d4ecca9dc-rimg-w1200-h630-dc383838-gmir?v=1788694662 - **Event Name**: Fall Festival - **Description**: Join us for our Fall Festival! We will have trunk or treat along with a costume contest. There will be carnival style games and a soup cook off! There should be fun for the whole family! Come and join us on Saturday, October 31 from 4:30-9 p.m. - **Venue**: 8127 E Main St, Ottawa, OH, United States, Ohio 45875 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2a2defaee462cf7fbabab6f3dd88cc5db3654de98568e46d48be657b0d0f10ff-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1791706912 - **Event Name**: Beginner 6-Week Pottery Wheel | Starts October 25th - **Description**: Description Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! This 6-week class is designed for folks aged 16-adult with limited to no experience. By introducing each step slowly and providing unlimited open studio between classes for practice, we maximize skill - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f0746060941fab25227462fa94dbf7eb99ab6fbbe4c1e33adbf60c112d5498f7-rimg-w1200-h628-dc58d898-gmir?v=1791980651 - **Event Name**: Pink Out Glow Party! - **Description**: Join us for a fun night of fitness and fun for a good cause! Grab your glowing outfit ready! - **Venue**: 304 S Main St, Ottawa, KS, United States, Kansas 66067 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6053250c69452ef8e064b2739607a8963bd4cab4302d7c8cead0bb5a03a625a5-rimg-w876-h973-dc080808-gmir?v=1792468888 ## 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:** 2026 Wine & Art Walk at Heritage Harbor (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort), Joomchi Paper Art Workshop (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at 722 La Salle St., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Oil Painting Landscape Workshop (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 01:00 pm at 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States), Still Life Speed Drawing (Wed Nov 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States), Small Business Saturday Make + Take Market (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am at 722 La Salle St., 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, 722 La Salle St., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, 722 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-5012, United States. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Ottawa? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Ottawa range from USD 8 to USD 62. 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, Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, Ottawa Center for the Arts. - **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) - [Arts events in Streator](https://allevents.in/streator/art)