Organizations

“ARAGUANEY”  Venezuelan Folk Dance Group is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation, study and diffusion of Venezuelan folk dances and traditions within the Canadian community.

The Arc Poetry Society -- Arc, Canada's National Poetry Magazine was founded in Ottawa in 1978 and is published by the Arc Poetry Society - a federally regulated not-for-profit organization.

A vital, not-for-profit visual arts organization that respectfully fosters and encourages the development of visual artists at all stages of their artistic journey and level of expertise. Arteast offers exhibits, a quarterly newsletter, plein air outings and electronic bulletins to members.

Bytown Beat Chorus is a women’s competitive barbershop chorus who enjoys singing 4 part acapella harmony. Women of all ages are offered a creative outlet for musical growth.

Canadian Amateur Musicians is a bilingual non-profit organization that provides opportunities for musicians of all ages and levels to develop their skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment and to enjoy making music together. Workshops, meetings, performances, summer music camps.

The Canadian Centennial Choir is an amateur group of approximately 65-70 voices. It was originally established to celebrate in song the centenary of the Confederation of Canada in 1967. Le Chœur du Centenaire canadien est un groupe amateur dont le nombre varie de 65 à 70 voix. Il fut fondé afin de célébrer le centenaire de la Confédération canadienne en 1967.

Award-winning ladies barbershop chorus, with over 70 members. The Chorus performs in Canadian and American competitions, visits seniors residences and hospitals, entertains at parties, conferences, awards dinners, etc.

Under the direction of  Bertrand Doucet, Chorum Chamber Choir is an auditioned 14 person a cappella choir. Chorum's vast  repertoire consists of  renaissance madrigals, classical,  folk songs, spirituals and jazz tunes.

A fast-growing organization that brings quilters of all levels of expertise together to develop their art. The guild offers meetings, workshops, special projects, library resources, guest speakers and monthly meetings to its members. Meetings are held on 2nd Tuesday of the month from September until June, at 6600 Carrière Street, Orleans, Ontario.

A friendly, vibrant, choir of approximately 7O members.We sing an eclectic repertoire ranging from Brahms and Haydn to Broadway and Folk. Musical Director the young talented Antonio Ilaca. Auditions August 31, 2010-For more information or to request an audition, please contact Helen Butland at 613-424-4954 helenbutland@hotmail.com

A non-auditioned children's choir that provides an opportunity for children and youth aged 5 to 10 and 11 to 15 years of age, in Orleans, and Alta Vista, and surrounding areas to join together in friendship and song.

The Cumbrae School of Dancing opened its doors in the spring of 1979 to provide high quality training to people of all ages living in Orleans/Gloucester and surrounding Ottawa areas.