Algonquin College prof. includes student-learning in City Hall art installation
Posted on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
An artists’ showcase is typically a singular event, but for Algonquin College professor Natasha Mazurka, her current art exhibit has become a
teachable moment for her interior design students, redefining what it means to learn by doing.
Mazurka, a professor in the School of Arts, Media and Design, has taught at the College for over a decade. She recently secured a solo exhibition at Ottawa City Hall. Space Created by Distance opened in September and runs until Nov. 30. It is a non-static and site-specific exhibition. Moveable walls and modular elements within the exhibition will be modified during the period of the show. Read more >
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led the creation of a chocolate sculpture with student volunteers. The sculpture, titled “Hope” was inspired by the Algonquin College Coat of Arms. 
represented Algonquin College at the annual Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Career Fair, reaffirming our commitment to Indigenous inclusion and community engagement and marks an important step forward in advancing our Indigenous Recruitment Strategic Plan through authentic relationship-building and shared learning.