Expressions of the Feminine

Celebrate HER: Expressions of the Feminine

The womyn-centric artistic showcase took place on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at The Origin Art & Communtiy Centre on Lyndale.

This was a celebration of diverse offerings made by incredible womyn in live music, poetry, storytelling, burlesque dance and handmade adornments by the following artists:

– Evil Embellishments

– King Kimbit

– Natalie Hanna

– Kitty Kin-Evil

– Do Re Mi Bracelets Etc.

Host – Amanda Cottreau

We raised $500 together as a community! Partial proceeds went to benefit the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) in Ottawa.

So much gratitude for all those who make magic happen,

Amanda Cottreau, Director

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Celebrate HER: International Women’s Day….Week!?

March 3 – 10, 2012 | Ottawa – Wellington West, Chinatown, Little Italy | TBA
Annually, on the 8th of March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Read more →

Celebrate HER 2011: 1st Annual Charity Soiree

On May 14, 2011, Celebrate HER hosted its 1^st annual event at the Cube Gallery, welcoming approximately fifty people to an elegant and awe-inspiring evening, benefiting Cornerstone Housing for Women. Westboro songstress, Amanda Cottreau enchanted the audience with the launch of her first solo album, Universe in a Soft Shell. Her special musical guests included Ottawa’s neo-folk trio Musk Ox and Toronto’s unclassifiable darling, Katherine Katey Morley. One of the many highlights of the evening was when spoken word poet, Nathanael Larochette, delivered a candid performance of his prolific prose. As warm hues of color transformed the walls anew, the eyes were drawn again and again to the visual feast of Jean Jewer’s nationally acclaimed abstract paintings. Ottawa-based photographer, Dwayne Brown‘s, photographic series showcased the raw beauty and strength of amazing women in our community. Dish Catering wowed the pallet with a mouth-watering selection of catered delicacies. The clear favorites were the fresh Thai spring rolls with green mango, mint and spicy cashew sauce and the grilled + chilled citrus prawn in roasted strawberry cocktail. The entire selection of offerings was deliciously fresh and beautifully presented – every bite a sensory and visual pleasure. Read more →