Local Artists, One Location, an Urban Art Fest
Celebrate Urban Culture in Ottawa!
For this year’s festival we partnered with the National Capital Commission to Paint a Stunning 400 ft Wall. The Artwork serves as a Centerpiece for our City, Showcasing the Vibrant Talents of Local and Nationally Recognized Artists.
About The Festival:
The Festival Merges Artistic Expression with Community Engagement, Creating a Lively and Inclusive Atmosphere for All Ages. Celebrating the Power of Art and its Ability to Transform Spaces and Communities.
Mural by: Mique Michelle
Mural by: DRPN Soul (Kalkidan Assefa)
Mural by: Allan André
Mural by: Daniel Martelock
Mural by: Coblou
Mural by: Ryan Smeeton
Mural by: DEKS
Mural by: Jimmy Baptiste
Community Mural by Attendees & Mique Michelle
2024 DISRUPT Artists
These Artists are known for their unique styles and contributions to the street art landscape, locally, across Canada and internationally.
DISRUPT 2024 Community
DISRUPT is not just a festival, it is a platform for participation.
Throughout the event, the public was invited to watch the murals come to life, speak directly with the artists, and engage in hands-on creative activations. Community painting walls, live art demonstrations, and interactive stations allowed visitors of all ages to experiment with mark-making, colour, and collaboration.
Families, youth, artists, and curious passersby gathered daily, not just to observe, but to take part.
The festival merged artistic expression with public engagement, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere where graffiti and urban art became accessible, educational, and celebrated.
Sponsor
Montana Colors, Graciously Donated Spray Paint for DISRUPT this year.
Sponsor
Behr, Graciously Donated Primer Paint for DISRUPT this year.
2023
The 2023 DISRUPT Team Transformed the Facade of the UAC Art Hub, into a Vibrant Masterpiece!
Click here to view DISRUPT 2023.
The DISRUPT Street Art Fest was May 27th & June 3rd, 2023.
2024
In Partnership with the NCC , the Festival took place behind the National Gallery of Canada, Between Major's Hill Park and Kìwekì Point, Along the Ottawa River, at Alexandra Bridge.
The 2024 DISRUPT Urban Art Fest was June 8th & 9th, 2024.
2025
In partnership with the Centretown BIA & the City of Ottawa, DISRUPT 2025 transforms the streets of Centretown into a celebration
of urban art. Experience vibrant street murals, interactive workshops, guided tours, live painting, and community art activations, all FREE and open to the public. Click here to find out more.
From July to October 2025, at the UNCOMMON SPACE - MacLaren & Bank St.