Art House

Art House Experience the Ottawa arts community in this unique cafe, bar, and gallery! What we do can be summed up in three words: coffee, cocktails, creative.
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Hosting live shows, special exhibitions, and serving quality food and drinks day and night. The hottest new hub for artists and makers in the six one three. and are what we’re all about. Roll through today to learn more ♡

A message from Art House Owner Geneviève BétournayHey Art House Community,We heard you loud and clear.You were shocked, ...
06/13/2026

A message from Art House Owner Geneviève Bétournay

Hey Art House Community,

We heard you loud and clear.

You were shocked, confused, offended, angry, or even hurt by the advertisement that there would be an AI meetup taking place in this space. And we understand why.

We wanted to start by apologizing for posting something of this nature without more clarity around context, intentions and where we stand.

We understand the concerns around the risks and potential impacts of this technology and the serious disruptions that this technology is causing for real people. We never meant to overlook the validity of these concerns, or to be disrespectful and we are sorry for the hurt we caused.

Let it be clear that our intention with accepting to host this event was never to endorse the use of AI to replace human creativity or artistry.

Rather, we wanted to remain open to facilitating conversations around something that is becoming very prevalent and that is not likely to go away. Our mission has always included providing opportunities for people to explore different ideas and perspectives.

That being said, we recognize that we made mistakes in our approach and the need to reconsider the way in which we engage with these topics.

At the end of the day, our priority is to our community and ensuring that our community feels heard and considered. We want people to feel safe in the space and in interacting with us.

For these reasons we have decided to cancel today’s event and will be taking time over the next days and weeks to reflect on the feedback we have received to ensure the we move forward in a way that feels in alignment with the values of our community.

Thank you to those who reached out to be a part of the dialog and provide us with your honest thoughts and feedback.

1 week left to snag your tickets to b-r-i-d-g-e: an evening of tap dance and jazz musicJune 19 - Doors at 8:30 PM , Show...
06/12/2026

1 week left to snag your tickets to b-r-i-d-g-e: an evening of tap dance and jazz music

June 19 - Doors at 8:30 PM , Show at 9 PM

Come witness jazz tap dance like you've never seen it before. With the incredible dancing and rhythms from David LaFleur, backed up by Deniz Lim-Sersan on keys and Sage Reynolds on bass. The trio will play a selection of jazz standards from different eras, showcasing the roots of jazz, but also the fresh perspectives that keep the music alive today, showcasing their improvisational skills.

limsersan

Beats and Boards is back next week! What game are you planning to play this month?June 18th 7:00 -10:00pm. PWYC for DJCo...
06/11/2026

Beats and Boards is back next week! What game are you planning to play this month?

June 18th 7:00 -10:00pm. PWYC for DJ

Come on your own or riends, and let Rob hook you up with a group and a game. We will have tons of games in house (over 35, in fact), but feel free to bring your own as well.

Please note this is a whole house event so all tables in the space will be reserved for those playing games!

Beats & Boards

Love Music? Love Trivia? Join us next week for our Monthly free Music Trivia Night hosted by June 17 - Trivia starts at...
06/10/2026

Love Music? Love Trivia? Join us next week for our Monthly free Music Trivia Night hosted by

June 17 - Trivia starts at 7PM
FREE EVENT (Limited capacity - first come, first served!).

Music trivia night featuring questions about current pop, hip hop, rnb, rock, and everything else! Test your knowledge of music in 2025 with questions like “who features on the remix version of Charli XCX’s ‘girl, so confusing’” and “what 2025 Kendrick Lamar song was first previewed in at the start of the music video to Not Like Us?” On top of answering questions, you’ll also have to name the artists after hearing a short clip of a song. There will be prizes for the top three teams!

06/10/2026

We’re beyond excited to be hosting PARTYGIRL’s album release x special exhibition this month 😍

Join us on June 11th starting at 7 pm for a one-of-a-kind, intimate and immersive listening party experience. The event is free to attend and complimentary wine will be served, while supplies last.

BLEACH is PARTYGIRL’s second album, exploring the identity, desire, and eroticism of the aftermath; the consequence. A murky and delicious blend of experimental and industrial pop, BLEACH challenges our cultural fixation with toxicity and sanitization as it relates to love, desire, and beauty. The opening track, MY BODY IS A WORLD, is a cinematic soundscape of undesirability as it oscillates violently between vengeance and calm. Over the course of the 8 remaining tracks, PARTYGIRL submerges body, mind, and heart into the chemical bonds and trauma bonds that keeps us toxic and sanitized.

CONTRIBUTING VISUAL ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Jacob McGillivray a.k.a. Trash Day
Naive Fanatic
Corinne Blouin a.k.a CoBlou

Next Week is Kent - Sonic Waves Album Release Show with Asia Ruby. Which means you only have 1 more week to get your tic...
06/07/2026

Next Week is Kent - Sonic Waves Album Release Show with Asia Ruby. Which means you only have 1 more week to get your tickets!

Doors at 5:30 PM , Show at 6 PM
Get your tickets now through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website

Kent - Sonic Waves is a solo indie/alt/folk artist from Almonte Ontario set to release a debut album "Lone Pine Lodge" produced and mastered at Ottawa's Little Bullhorn Studios by Producer/Sound Engineer Dave Draves. This album will be performed live start to finish to deliver it's intended concept of a sound painting. Opening act and special guest Asia Ruby will be getting the night started with her incredibly beautiful and captivating low fi folk set fresh off the release of a must listen album "The Quiet or the View".


06/07/2026

Coming up this week at Art House:

Tickets for all paid events can be found through the link in our bio or the events page of our website.

Monday: Weekly Open Mic night. Sign up starts at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm

Tuesday: Weekly Life Drawing classes with Shawn. Starts at 7pm

Wednesday: Collage Night with Naive Fanatic from 6pm-9pm. This event is sold out but we plan on more in the future!

Thursday: It's vernissage night, but this month it's extra special. PARTYGIRL will be doing and extra special listening experience for the release of their 2nd album. Join us at 7pm

Friday: 11th house is in for Tarot Readings from 10am-12pm and then in the evening Tin Constellations will be performing with guest Quiet Skies at 9pm, Doors at 8:30pm

Saturday: another double event day with Simon -Al Club and Kestal Blue. Check out our event calendar for more info!

Sunday: Kent - Sonic Waves is having their album release show woth guest Asia Ruby! Doors at 5:30pm, show at 6pm

1 week left to grab your tickets and spend an evening of indie folk with tin constellations and special guests, Quiet Sk...
06/05/2026

1 week left to grab your tickets and spend an evening of indie folk with tin constellations and special guests, Quiet Skies.

Get your tickets through the link in our bio or through the events page of our website.
June 12 - Doors at 8:30 PM , Show at 9 PM

tin constellations will play their critically acclaimed third release, Cobden, in its entirety along with old/new favs at this hometown stop on their spring/summer concert series…for fans of orchestral, narrative-driven, harmony-laden, hook-filled, indie folk.

Quiet Sky is a new music project featuring Ottawa's Jeff and Pam Gleeson. Quiet Sky brings Pam’s unique indie folk songwriting style to the stage with Jeff’s natural vocals and creative guitar tones, to invoke a feeling that lingers in that wide open space where anything is possible.

About the Band:

Tin Constellations is an indie folk band from Ottawa, ON, whose music feels both familiar and surprising. Their sound blends melodic stories, rich harmonies, and the kind of sing-along moments that invite audiences to become part of the performance. Tin Cons’ third EP, COBDEN, recorded with Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn, dropped in front of a sold out crowd at The Gladstone Theatre on January 10, 2026. Two previous EP releases resulted in solid radio play locally/provincially, frequent capacity shows in Ottawa and across Ontario and Quebec.

“Tin Constellations delivered a standout performance that delighted both our attendees and our team. The audience feedback was nothing short of spectacular.” - Alison Bowie, Artistic Director @ Ottawa Grassroots Festival

Quiet Sky is a new music project featuring Ottawa's Jeff and Pam Gleeson. Quiet Sky brings Pam’s unique indie folk songwriting style to the stage with Jeff’s natural vocals and creative guitar tones, to invoke a feeling that lingers in that wide open space where anything is possible. The mood is accessible and the lyrics are relatable. Quiet Sky aims to follow the trails laid out through the poetry of Joni Mitchel, the raw honesty of Lucinda Williams, the natural comfort of Sarah Harmer, and the grit of Neil Young.

Colorful Close-UpsWith walls as full as Ours it can be hard to take a close look at everything! So we thought we'd share...
06/05/2026

Colorful Close-Ups

With walls as full as Ours it can be hard to take a close look at everything! So we thought we'd share a selection of close-ups from pieces around our gallery walls.

The first photo in the slide is a zoomed in detailed shot, the second a look at the piece as a whole.

Have you seen the little details in these pieces before?

Any questions about any of the works featured? Email us at [email protected] to ask questions or see if a piece is available.

Have you been out yet to try our Happy Hour Specials?With Patio season in full swing it's the perfect time to stop by Ar...
06/02/2026

Have you been out yet to try our Happy Hour Specials?

With Patio season in full swing it's the perfect time to stop by Art House after work, early before a show, or as a rest stop before a night out.

Monday to Thursday from 2-5pm
Get our Starving Artist Draft Lager for only $6
Mixed drinks, like rum and coke or gin and tonics, will be $6 for 1oz or $10 for a double
Grab a 5oz glass of red or white wine for $7 and an 8oz glass for $10

Cheers to Happy Hour!

Address

555 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON
K1R5K1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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613-518-4782

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