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where senior artists are considered. connected. community.

PAL Ottawa

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  • “For actors, poets, dancers, musicians, visual artists and more, PAL will be central to all those who want to continue to contribute to our capital's vibrant arts scene and live in security and dignity when they are most vulnerable. Many of my friends and colleagues in cities across Canada are so much better off than they would otherwise be, thanks to PAL.”

    ­— robert bockstael

  • PAL Place 2025

    Affordable Housing for artists
    and arts workers

  • "As an artist who has experienced some instances of financial instability without an adequate safety net, I have often wondered what the future holds. I feel heartened to know that organizations like PAL Ottawa exist to help those who have contributed to the creative fabric of our city.”

    ­—  Kellylee Evans

  • “I am so pleased to support PAL Ottawa’s initiative to build an affordable housing complex in the nation’s capital for artists in their senior years. I cannot think of a better way to honour and support arts workers who have devoted their lives to enriching our own and the world around us.”

    — Karen Kain

    • "I feel heartened to know that
      organizations like PAL Ottawa
      exist to help those who have
      contributed to the creative
      fabric of our city.”

      ­—  Kellylee Evans

    • PAL Place 2024

      Affordable Housing for artists
      and arts workers

    • “PAL will provide a
      place built with a spirit
      of generosity, caring
      and respect for the arts
      community at its most
      vulnerable.”

      ­— julie nesrallah

    • “I am so pleased to support PAL Ottawa’s initiative to build an affordable housing complex in the nation’s capital for artists in their senior years. I cannot think of a better way to honour and support arts workers who have devoted their lives to enriching our own and the world around us.”

      — Karen Kain

      Learn more about PAL OTTAWA

      We, as a society, reward artists with our applause and appreciation, and we often assume that success in the arts brings financial security. However, very few members of the arts community arrive at the end of their career with either an adequate pension or financial resources to meet basic needs. That’s why we created PAL Ottawa: to provide affordable housing and a support system for artists and arts workers in need.

      Add your name TODAY to the PAL Ottawa
      Mixed Income Housing
      Applicants List!

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      Disclaimer
      PAL Ottawa wishes to share news and information through various sources that may be of interest to artists of all disciplines, as well as the broader community. We feel this is an important service to the arts community while understanding that some material may be perceived as controversial. Please be aware that content links share knowledge of artistic (and artists’) realities that do not necessarily reflect the views of our staff, board members, partners, nor PAL Ottawa’s mission of providing affordable housing to senior arts workers, locally. Within our resources, PAL Ottawa will take care not to post false stories. We thank you for your understanding.

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      PAL Ottawa
      Email
      info@palottawa.org
      Mailing Address
      PO Box 4457, Station E,
      Ottawa ON, K1S 5B4
      Charitable Registration
      80630 0885 RR0001

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