The
Cathedral Arts Program seeks to celebrate and promote the visual and
performing arts by means of the unique setting offered by Ottawa's
historic Christ Church Cathedral.
The
celebration of the arts within the precincts of the Cathedral are by no
means new or novel. Throughout medieval Europe the crowning glory of any
city was its Cathedral. These resplendent architectural marvels were more
than a place of worship. They were the heart of the community's culture
and society - offering a setting where artists and musicians presented
their masterworks and where dramatists and performers of the day both
taught and entertained with their mystery and morality plays. It is this
respected tradition which inspired Cathedral Arts to embark upon its
program of celebrating the arts at Christ Church Cathedral.
We hope
that by offering concerts, dramatic productions, exhibits, and educational
lectures that Christ Church Cathedral will be seen as a place where
members of the entire community, audiences and artists alike, can come to
fulfill themselves not only spiritually, but culturally and educationally.
Cathedral Arts is operated by a small volunteer committee which always
welcomes enthusiastic newcomers of all creeds interested in the arts.
Financial support comes wholly from the proceeds of events, Cathedral
Arts Patrons, supporters and the sponsorship of local businesses.
Please
click on the links to see more about the programmes we offer, and check
the
Tickets link for Box
Office hours.
We
look forward to seeing you soon.