Ottawa 200 Day at the OAG

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 the principles of caricature with a colorful character design activity!

Then, from 10 AM – 3 PM on September 25th, delve into the 3D and build your character as a movable sculpture!

Join us in the OAG studio from 10 AM – 2 PM on September 26th and bring your character to life in a mini stop-motion animation! Share your animation to social media and tag @ottawaartgallery to be entered to win a goody bag!

Art Tent at Ottawa 200 Block Party

Find us on September 26 under the OAG Art Tent at Marion Dewer Plaza and create a colorful multi-media artwork inspired by Joyce Frances Devlin’s artwork: Strathmere, Windy Day. Using layers of ripped paper to create your background, and acrylic stamps to create your foreground, you will bring to life a unique and expressive landscape!

OAG Mini Market

Located on level 1, the OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its next Mini Market, Anniversary Edition, from 1 PM to 8 PM. Discover our specially curated selection of vendors who will be showcasing their unique and handmade goods.

Odāwā Yesterday: Odāwā Chìnàgo

Created by artist and writer Jay Odjick (Kitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg), Odāwā Yesterday: Odāwā Chìnàgo transforms the Ottawa Art Gallery’s façade at Mackenzie King Bridge with an original animation exploring Indigenous history, presence, and continuity in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Presented after sunset, the projection brings the Gallery’s exterior to life through Odjick’s distinctive storytelling.

A companion projection, Odāwā Tomorrow: Odāwā Wàbang, will be presented on the National Arts Centre’s Kipnes Lantern.

This work is on view at the OAG and NAC from September 24-27th, 2026.

Pique

Produced in partnership with Nuit Blanche Ottawa and the Ottawa 200 celebrations, Pique returns for its 21st edition on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and for the first time in its history, the event is completely FREE to the public. Taking place at the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa, the festival will feature adventurous music, immersive art, and creative interventions.

Creative Sundays

Join us in the Studio from 10 AM – 2PM on Sunday, September 27 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 family and friends.

No registration required. This is a free, all-ages activity.

We look forward to celebrating a full weekend of art and culture in recognition of Ottawa 200.