After four weeks of designing and installing our new space, we’re ready to open our doors! We are so excited to welcome you to Possible Worlds new headquarters and studio at Arts Court, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Our grand re-opening celebration on June 10th. In our short time as a new tenant group, we are already loving the hub atmosphere and downtown energy - at any moment of the day, there is something going on, whether it is hosted by our fellow tenants or hosted by other art groups. Many of our past collaborators are here, and future ones, too, which makes for a very interesting mi ..read more

We’ve been mentioning it here and there to some of you…after receiving the keys last month, we’re excited to announce that Possible Worlds is moving to a new downtown location in April! Our new headquarters will be at Arts Court, one of the city’s key arts hubs. We’ll be next door to Ottawa Art Gallery, SAW Gallery and the Rideau Centre, and with a more central location, we hope to welcome even more of you to the space. We’ll also continue to have a “satellite” home in Hintonburg, thanks to our friends at Morning Owl Parkdale, with whom we will be collaborating to present programming. We’ve b ..read more

So much has happened in Ottawa, the world, and our own lives during the first three months of 2022, and we've been on the down low like many of you. We’ve taken some of the time to process everything and to reflect. It’s been so many starts and stops in the last two years. We moved into a new space in February 2020, ready to go, and then everything changed with the pandemic. During the first week of spring, as the days get longer, and as we cautiously open up, we feel very lucky to be here and (cautiously) optimistic. We’re coming out of hibernation with a new sense of purpose. As we enter ye ..read more

We can’t believe it’s been already one year in our new space. Thanks to your support, we’re still here…. and growing! We are now currently hiring for a few hours per week: > Retail and Marketing Assistant > Design + Print Studio Assistant We’re looking for new team members who are energized by connecting with artists and the community, putting their ideas into action, and making an impact on Ottawa's cultural scene. And of course, share a strong interest in independent art, music, DJing, design, print, and DIY culture. We welcome applications from those who self-identify as members of e ..read more

We want to thank you all so much for your love and support in 2020. It’s been a rollercoaster to say the least. It’s hard to believe it was PW’s 5-year anniversary last year! But we are moving ahead, excited to reimagine what Possible Worlds will look like in 2021. First up, we've got a new look: check out our recently installed backlit signage. We’ll also be taking more advantage of our street level windows this year. Stay tuned ..read more

    In-person music gatherings at Possible Worlds won't be happening for a while. So in the meantime, we're offering up playlists to get you inspired. Each playlist will feature our current electronic and experimental music picks, like the mixed tapes we have on rotation at the space. Click below to listen to our first playlist for 2021. LISTEN NOW ..read more

From your words of support, to helping us move, to spreading the word, to contributing to the crowdfunding campaign, and more - thank you everyone for your support over the last 6 months. We have some good news to share - it’s the update you’ve been waiting for: Possible Worlds is officially open at its new location starting this weekend! Drop by Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4 from 1-4 PM at our new digs in Hintonburg: 1165 Wellington Street West. Purchase items from the shop, and check out the space. Outdoor music performances by Ottawa artists: MELO-T and Golden Eyes Up to 3 people ..read more

After 6 months of waiting on repairs, we’re finally seeing the light. Our grand opening at the new space is Saturday October 3. Stay tuned for more details (taking it day by day now). We are so excited to welcome you to PW’s new location ..read more

We’ve been pretty quiet on the interwebs, posting on Instagram and Facebook every so often. But we wanted to share some updates with you all. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we work on crowdfunding rewards. We sent out digital rewards earlier this month, now working on prepping and shipping physical rewards. There was a major water issue in the new space last month and we’ve been dealing with the aftermath of it. We would have loved to share more progress but it's been pretty much at a standstill. As of now, we’ve had to move works and print operations to our s ..read more

Possible Worlds' physical space is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. But it doesn't mean we haven't been active!  In addition to fulfilling campaign rewards and building out the new space, we've refreshed our website and online offerings. Shop for new records and zines, participate in upcoming virtual workshops, pick up silkscreening-at-home kits, and request us to have your artwork printed using the Risograph. Local curbside pickup will be available on Saturdays and Sundays starting May. We offer Canadian and international shipping.   Check out ..read more