Arts Headlines / October 14, 2005

Festival helps literary scene blossom   When two Ottawa bookworms decided to start a literary festival, nobody thought it would work.   Lack of funding hurting independent film festivals   If the name is any indication, new band Casey Comeau and the Centretown Wilderness Club will be one of the fresher additions to the Ottawa music scene in recent memory.   New studio Makin’ Moves in local dance scene   Things have improved since Erin Dubé started teaching dance classes out of a church basement.   Pottery co-op gives part-time artists a chance to shine   When Gail Wexler happened upon the work of well-known Ottawa potter Chandler Swain at a local pottery show, there was no doubt in her mind: she had to learn the craft.   Arts Beat: Young filmmakers focus on success through the lens   It’s film festival season in Ottawa, and there has never been a better time to be a filmmaker.