SAW Gallery

Artist-run centre since 1973 at Arts Court with 15,000 sq ft of politically engaged contemporary art, live performances, and pay-what-you-can admission.

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Features

Artist-run centre since 197315,000 sq ft space at Arts CourtPay-what-you-can admissionClub SAW live performance spaceNordic Lab (polar art research)30,000+ annual visitors

About SAW Gallery

SAW Gallery is one of Canada's leading artist-run centres, operating since 1973. Now in a 15,000 sq ft space at Arts Court (expanded 3x in 2019), it shows politically and socially engaged contemporary art — performance, media art, and multicultural work. Club SAW hosts live performances. 30,000+ visitors annually.

Visitor Information

Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm (Sun-Mon closed)
Admission: Pay-what-you-can
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Getting There

Address: 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
Neighbourhood: Downtown (Arts Court)

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67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9

Downtown

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(613) 236-6181

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