Oscar Peterson statue to grace Ottawa: Fundraising campaign aims to raise $210,000

A fundraising campaign has been launched to erect a life-size bronze sculpture of Oscar Peterson outside the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

The statue of the Canadian jazz virtuoso will be unveiled on June 30 as part of Canada Day celebrations.

Created by Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy, it will depict Peterson seated on a bench beside a grand piano.

Full story on CBC website: Oscar Peterson statue to grace Ottawa

Tags: Canada Day Celebrations, NAC, National Arts Centre, National Capital Region, Ottawa

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