⋆ 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘜𝘱 𝘖𝘯 𝘜𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘰𝘹 ⋆

⋆ 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘜𝘱 𝘖𝘯 𝘜𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘰𝘹 ⋆

about us

soapbox is an independent arts and culture magazine amplifying the voices shaping Ottawa's creative future. we publish stories, photography, poetry, illustration, essays and ideas and we're building a community around them :)

get up on ur soapbox

〰️

get up on ur soapbox 〰️

✷ GET UP ON UR SOAPBOX ✷

✷ GET UP ON UR SOAPBOX ✷

Two people taking a selfie outdoors with a soap box in the background labeled 'SOAP BOX'. The sky is clear and blue.

⋆ 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘜𝘱 𝘖𝘯 𝘜𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘰𝘹 ⋆

⋆ 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘜𝘱 𝘖𝘯 𝘜𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘱𝘣𝘰𝘹 ⋆

get up on ur soapbox

〰️

get up on ur soapbox 〰️

✷ GET UP ON UR SOAPBOX ✷

✷ GET UP ON UR SOAPBOX ✷

Silver metallic stars and arrow logo on a transparent background with a multicolored horizontal bar
Colorful letters spelling 'coming soon' arranged in a collage style.
A person floating in a swimming pool, reading a newspaper, with mountains in the background. The magazine cover has yellow text that reads 'SOAPBOX,' 'ISSUE 0,' and 'COMING SOON ON AUGUST 2026,' with additional yellow text at the top highlighting awards and praise.
People walking and cycling on a city street near Parliament Hill, with construction cranes and historic buildings visible in the background.
People walking and cycling on a city street near Parliament Hill, with construction cranes and historic buildings visible in the background.

Our Mission

Soapbox exists to amplify the voices, ideas, and creativity of a new generation.

We believe everyone has something worth saying. Through stories, conversations, art, photography, opinion, and community, we create space for people to ask difficult questions, celebrate different perspectives, and imagine better futures together.

We're not here to tell people what to think, we're here to inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and encourage people to take up space. Whether it's a bold opinion, a personal story, or a creative idea, Soapbox is a place where voices are heard, communities connect, and meaningful conversations begin.

Because every movement starts with someone willing to speak up.

say it with your chest

say it with your chest