Joi T. Arcand: The Shape of Words at CUAG
Plan your visit
- When
- to
September 29–December 13, 2026, during gallery hours. Closed Mondays.
- Where
- Carleton University Art Gallery
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Old Ottawa South
- Admission
- Free
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Language as a Way of Building Worlds
Joi T. Arcand: kā-isinākwahki itwēwina — The Shape of Words is the artist's first major solo exhibition in Ottawa. Photography, illuminated signs, murals and sculpture explore nēhiyawēwin, the Plains Cree language, and its presence in everyday spaces.
The exhibition includes work with Cedar Eve, smartphone-enabled pronunciation videos and an interactive vintage payphone. It is curated by Heather Anderson with Cara Tierney at Carleton University Art Gallery.
Plan Your Visit
- Dates: September 29–December 13, 2026.
- Admission: Free.
- Address: St. Patrick’s Building, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa.
- Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 am–5 pm; Saturday–Sunday noon–5 pm. Closed Mondays.
Consult CUAG visitor information for current access details.
Image: Joi T. Arcand, Here on Future Earth: Amber Motors, 2009. Courtesy of the artist.
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Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG)
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