Ottawa Center for the Arts

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The mission of the Ottawa Center for the Arts is to inspire creativity, preserve historic architecture, and enrich the community through the performing and visual arts.

September is another month of several firsts here at Ottawa Center for the ArtsJoin us this month, and bring a friend! 🫂...
09/04/2026

September is another month of several firsts here at Ottawa Center for the Arts
Join us this month, and bring a friend! 🫂

🍎 FRI 9/4 12pm Center in: silence | First Friday at The Abbey
🍎 FRI 9/4 6pm The Abbey Gallery & Studio Grand Opening Reception!
🍎 SAT 9/5 7pm Homecoming Showcase: Tod Bowermaster & Friends @ The Great Hall
🍎 FRI 9/11 7pm An Abbey screening of "NASTY" - The Battle After the Mission - by John Scaletta @ The Abbey telling the story of Lt. Col. Daniel Nash F-15 pilot scrambled to track down the hijacked airliners the morning of 9/11
🍎 SAT 9/12 7pm On The Road: Michael McDermott and Heather Horton @ The Abbey
🍎 FRI 9/18 7pm Jeannie & Al: Jazz @ The Abbey
🍎 SAT 9/19 7pm Sonic Saxophones @ The Abbey: ABARA Saxophone Quartet, The I-74 Saxophone Quintet, The Sonic Saxophone Choir
🍎 SUN 9/20 2pm René Parks - A View from The Abbey
🍎 TUES 9/22 7pm Homecoming Showcase: Jeff Vezain & Jeremy Bieber @ The Abbey
🍎 FRI 9/25 7pm Linda Marie Smith "Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared" @ The Great Hall!

Visit www.ottawacenter.org for more info!

09/02/2026

NCI ARTworks Heritage Corridor Art Explorations is offering four art-focused outings this season, combining tours, presentations and meals at regional destinations.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Ottawa Center for the Arts, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who att...
08/31/2026

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Ottawa Center for the Arts, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our first annual Legacy Gala on August 15, 2026, at The Great Hall and The Abbey.

https://www.ottawacenter.org/2026gala

08/28/2026

Alec Watson of DPCD rehearsing his score for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 🎵

Join us at 7pm tonight 8/28 at The Abbey! Admission is donation-based, so give as your heart leads and funds allow!

113 E Lafayette St. Ottawa, IL

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