As part of the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Spring Campaign, kids and youth across Stittsville are invited to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility: the Stittsville Youth Art Showcase: Our Clean Community. Artwork must be submitted by Friday, May 15, and all artwork submitted will be displayed in a temporary outdoor exhibition along the Trans Canada Trail on Sunday, May 31.
This year, we are giving new life to reused coroplast A‑frame signs from the Councillor’s Office by transforming them into a public outdoor art display. These signs were previously used to promote community events in Stittsville and will now be upcycled to showcase artwork created by local kids and youth. The existing printed side of each sign will be covered and used as the artwork surface, supporting reuse and reinforcing the environmental values of Cleaning the Capital.
The showcase is open to all kids and youth in Stittsville, whether participating individually, with friends or family, or as part of a group or class. Artwork may include drawings, paintings, collages, or mixed‑media pieces and can reflect parks and green spaces, community pride and teamwork, recycling and reuse, or what a clean and caring community means to you.
This initiative offers a fun and meaningful way for kids and youth to be part of Cleaning the Capital, even if they are not joining a cleanup. Through art, participants can help inspire environmental awareness, celebrate community pride, and show how much young people care about Stittsville and its future. We would love to see participation from kids and youth across every corner of the community.
Important dates
- Artwork submission deadline: Friday, May 15
- Outdoor art showcase: Sunday, May 31 (time to be confirmed)
For artwork materials, pick‑up or drop‑off arrangements, or questions, please contact 613‑580‑2476 or Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca. Please see the full guidelines here for complete participation details.