“House Of Paint Festival in Ottawa!
“House of PainT is a block party and community BBQ that brings heads out into the sun to sit on the grass, listen to good tunes, eat tasty food and watch amazing artists and dancers in action. As a free community event House of PainT takes hip hop back to its roots – promoting community consciousness, political awareness and artistic development through art, dance, music and spoken word”!
A festival not to miss!
WEDNESDAY Sept 9th
PRE-JAM: OFFICIAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH
MIC CHECK
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Square
LAUNCH PARTY
9:00pm – 1:00am
Kinki Lounge & Kitchen
41 York St.
THURSDAY Sept 10th
POETRY: OG 500
7PM
The return of their yearly signature poetry slam event!
Location: 317 Bank Street, Ottawa K2P 1X0
BEATS: BEAT BATTLES
10PM
“To offer a platform for the city’s hip hop beat makers to showcase their craft, they are partnering with the Ottawa Beat League (OBL). In front of a live audience, Ottawa’s finest beat makers are showcased in a three-round challenge. With two beat battles under OBL’s belt, OBL @ HoP will be the third edition of the Ottawa Beat League”.
Location: 317 Bank Street, Ottawa K2P 1X0
FRIDAY Sept. 11th
RHYTHM: ROCK THE HOUSE
6PM
Concert Under the Bridge
Friday nights are a long-time favourite at HoP. Featuring preliminary rounds of the recently introduced 1v1 popping battle, opening of the Arts Market, and a number of performances by high profile MCs and DJs, join us under the bridge to Rock The House!
Location: Under the Dunbar Bridge, 100 Brewer Way, Brewer Park
SATURDAY Sept. 12th
JAM: MAIN EVENT
11:30AM-11PM
The four elements are live all day with music performances, a variety of children’s activities and workshops, and concession stands selling art, clothes, crafts and food. Under the bridge, 60+ graffiti artists paint live on Ottawa’s first legal graffiti wall; the top four finalists of the 1v1 popping battle and dance crews from all over Canada battle for the Grand Prize. Their Main EvenT is not to be missed!
Location: Under the Dunbar Bridge, 100 Brewer Way, Brewer Park
SUNDAY Sept. 13th
LEARN: KNOWLEDGE CONFERENCE
Noon – 5:00PM
Pass the Mic: Bridging the Gap Between the Old and New School
Since the first Knowledge Conference in 2013, this series of learning events allows HoP to gather cultural innovators and professionals to learn and network in a community of artists. Including panel discussions, master classes, workshops, a keynote speaker, and a wind-down networking evening, this year will feature sessions for professional development of Hip Hop music professionals. The focus will be on professional development for entrepreneurs, mentorship, and how to attract paid opportunities.
Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue
The House Of Paint is asking for your support!
“Over five days each September House of Paint throws the biggest urban culture jam in the Nation’s Capital – celebrating and elevating hip hop arts and culture.”
The HoP Festival couldn’t be as successful without their amazing dance floor. “It all started with a small dance floor built by community members for the first B.B.Q celebration; that small dance floor has grown to become the focal point of the festival.”
Unfortunately a violent Canadian winter storm destroyed their storage space and subsequently, ripped apart the best dance floor they ever had.
Visit their indiegogo campaign to see how you can help supporting the success of this festival, who focuses on youth engagement and community development through the creative power of art!”
-submitted by House of PainT
Read House of PainT’s profile in ArtBridges Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map
