VISIT
Object//Project Art Book Fair is committed to creating an accessible and safe environment for all visitors, participants, and fair team members.
Location
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa
290 Lisgar Street (main entrance)
355 Cooper Street (municipal address)
CDCC is Carleton University’s arts, performance and learning Centre in downtown Ottawa. Read more here about the Centre and its history.
290 Lisgar Street (main entrance)
355 Cooper Street (municipal address)
CDCC is Carleton University’s arts, performance and learning Centre in downtown Ottawa. Read more here about the Centre and its history.
Fair Hours
March 28, 2025: Opening Night
6-9 PM // Exhibitors
6-10 PM // Music Performances
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
6-9 PM // Exhibitors
6-10 PM // Music Performances
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
March 29, 2025: Art Book Fair
12-6 PM // Exhibitors + Artist Programming
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
12-6 PM // Exhibitors + Artist Programming
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
March 29, 2025: After Party
7-11 PM // Ten Toes, 837 Somerset Street West
7-11 PM // Ten Toes, 837 Somerset Street West
Entry and Ticket Fees
Object//Project and associated off-site programming are free to attend and welcome to all. To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment,
visitor crowd flow will be regulated at the entrance.
This inaugural edition of the fair is being powered by volunteers, partnerships, and a desire for a new kind of cultural gathering in Ottawa. As a 100% community-funded event, we welcome donations of pay what you can (PWYC) entry fees in advance of the event or upon entry via Eventbrite or PayPal. All donations go towards the costs of the fair. Those who donate $20 or more will receive a limited edition Books Saved Me Risograph print.
This inaugural edition of the fair is being powered by volunteers, partnerships, and a desire for a new kind of cultural gathering in Ottawa. As a 100% community-funded event, we welcome donations of pay what you can (PWYC) entry fees in advance of the event or upon entry via Eventbrite or PayPal. All donations go towards the costs of the fair. Those who donate $20 or more will receive a limited edition Books Saved Me Risograph print.
Getting to CDCC/Parking
Public Transit
CDCC is a 10-minute walk from Parliament station and a 15-minute walk from Rideau Centre/Arts Court. Buses #6, 7, and 11 run along Bank Street. Plan your travel to and from other Ottawa destinations by using the OC Transport travel planner.
Bicycle
Use one of the various City of Ottawa or CDCC bike racks available at and around the venue.
Driving
There is a paid parking lot on the north side of the building. Parking is limited in this lot and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overflow parking (paid, street or otherwise) available nearby along Cooper, Lisgar and O’Connor Streets. Two accessible parking spots are located on the south/west corner of the lot.
Visit CDCC’s website for more info.
CDCC is a 10-minute walk from Parliament station and a 15-minute walk from Rideau Centre/Arts Court. Buses #6, 7, and 11 run along Bank Street. Plan your travel to and from other Ottawa destinations by using the OC Transport travel planner.
Bicycle
Use one of the various City of Ottawa or CDCC bike racks available at and around the venue.
Driving
There is a paid parking lot on the north side of the building. Parking is limited in this lot and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overflow parking (paid, street or otherwise) available nearby along Cooper, Lisgar and O’Connor Streets. Two accessible parking spots are located on the south/west corner of the lot.
Visit CDCC’s website for more info.
Location Accessibility
The main accessible entrance and ramp is at 290 Lisgar Street on the north side of the building. A second emergency exit and accessible ramp is located at 355 Cooper Street on the south side of the building.
There is elevator access to all four levels of the building.
Please call ahead to 613-520-4401 to make any inquiries about accessibility in the building.
There is elevator access to all four levels of the building.
Please call ahead to 613-520-4401 to make any inquiries about accessibility in the building.
Low Stimulation/ Chillout Room
The Library room at CDCC will be available March 29 from 12-6 PM for those individuals looking for a quiet and comfortable environment, or want to take a break from the fair. Room capacity is 9 people.
Service Animals
CDCC welcomes guests and their service animals. Guests with service animals are requested to check in with the front desk staff upon arrival to the building. Unfortunately, no other pets or animals are authorized in the building.
Scent-Free Environment
Visitors and fair participants are encouraged to wear or use non-scented products while at the fair.
Gender Inclusive Washrooms
Gender inclusive washrooms are available throughout CDCC.
- 1101 (single-stall): basement level, inside stairwell E.
- 1105 (single-stall, accessible): basement level, right next to Fellowship Hall.
- 2116 (single-stall, accessible): ground floor, across from Woodside Hall.
- 3107 (single-stall): 2nd floor, across the hall from the elevator.
- 3108 (single-stall): 2nd floor, across the hall from the elevator.
- 3110 (single-stall): 2nd floor, to the right of the elevator.
- 3111 (single-stall): 2nd floor, to the right of the elevator.
- 3112 (single-stall, accessible): 2nd floor, to the right of the elevator.
Visitor Health and Safety
Face masks are strongly encouraged to be worn throughout the event. Free masks will be available at the fair entrance while supplies last.
Before attending the event, we encourage you to do a self-assessment of your health. In case you are experiencing flu symptoms, please stay home.
CDCC continues to encourage safety with: hand sanitization stations, increased fresh air circulation schedules, and MERV13 filters in all air handling units.
Before attending the event, we encourage you to do a self-assessment of your health. In case you are experiencing flu symptoms, please stay home.
CDCC continues to encourage safety with: hand sanitization stations, increased fresh air circulation schedules, and MERV13 filters in all air handling units.
Documentation
Object//Project will be documented by authorized photographers. Photos and videos of the event may be shared publicy e.g. on our websites, social media. Artist-led dialogues may also be recorded and shared.