The 16th annual House of Paint festival of urban arts and culture touched down in Brewer Park and throughout Ottawa this weekend, with a whole host of artistic talent on show.

The festival featured hip-hop performances, rap battles, slam poetry, break dancing competitions, graffiti painting and panel discussions from Aug. 23-25.

Musical acts took to the main stage throughout the day. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]
The popping and locking contest saw two dancers compete in showdowns in front of a judge. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]

Some of the contortions on show were eye-popping. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]
The festival also included space for graffiti artists to paint, as well as stages for rap battles and slap poetry. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]
Dancers of all age took to the floor. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]
The urban  was a family affair for some. [Photo by Bailey Moreton]

Feature image by Bailey Moreton.

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