Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th!
Reflecting on 200+ years, we look to portraits of past and present Ottawa residents. From the first individuals who lived, worked, and made their community here to those whose stories have shaped the Ottawa we know today.
Portraits often capture a particular moment in a person’s life. They can also convey much more about the person’s larger identity and are not always paintings or photographs. The portraits in this exhibition reveal local stories of community, resilience, and diversity, from Ottawa’s beginnings to the present.
Starting this summer, explore our community portraits and discover (y)our Ottawa story.
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Bytown Museum
Ottawa's oldest history museum, housed in the 1827 Commissariat Building at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Tells the story of how Bytown became Canada's capital, from the construction of the Rideau Canal through the city's transformation into Ottawa.
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Bytown Museum
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Institut canadien-français d'Ottawa (ICFO)
Free bilingual arts and film gathering at ICFO in the ByWard Market on Friday, September 25. Afternoon public recording with Mehdi Cayenne and CEAO students, then a REEL CANADA double feature including La vie d’artiste. RSVP required.
culturalSep 25Ottawa 200 Biodiversity Tree
National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien
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culturalSep 26Ottawa 200 Day at the OAG
Ottawa Art Gallery
Join the OAG to celebrate Ottawa 200 Day for a weekend of free drop-in workshops, Art Markets, animations, and art events. Drop-In Art Workshop On September 23rd and 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM explore...
culturalSep 26OAG Mini Market
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culturalSep 27Creative Sundays
Ottawa Art Gallery Studio
Join us in the Studio for Creative Sundays, a free drop in art activity suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhibition with a knowledgeable gallery educator and explore your creativity with...
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