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Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured o…
The artworks celebrated in "Qillaniq" are multi-vocal, multi-disciplinary and improvisational, inspired by Indigenous va…
Come join us for this two-hour life-drawing session where you can capture the dynamic beauty of powwow dances and their…
Gather with us on Sunday June 7 from 11am-5pm in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artis…
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to take part in exclusive Vault Tours, offering a rare behind-the-scenes lo…
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Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Join us at the Bytown Museum on Thursday, May 28th for a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays. Start the evening with an…
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (enter at 290 Lisgar Street) ## Celebrate a new mural at CUAG Centretown! CUAG and Car…
May 25, 2026 - April 30, 2027 ## too much humidity is destructive ... yet too little humidity leads to cracked woodwork,…
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Dive into the world of Napoleon. Get swept away into an era that changed the world. Discover the Napoleonic era with Nap…
Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring…
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
Presented by The Reverb Syndicate
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey invites audiences to rediscover the career of a pioneering Canadian artist, who…
Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens brings together striking works by Anishinaabe/French artist Caroline Monnet, revealing…
River of Dreams – Impressionism on the St. Lawrence presents a dazzling collection of works of art by Quebec Impressioni…
Step into the land and waters of Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) to experience the Mi’kmaw ways of knowing and being…
Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre May 7 - July 3, 2026 ## Like a Summer Camp...but for adults-ish...who are trans...and…
Find the OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger's Walkey location on May 3rd! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels…
Celebrating its 10th year and 9th exhibition, Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partne…
Diego Rivera Meets Henry Moore pairs an international loan with a work from the Gallery’s collection to tell new stories…
In a time marked by our increasingly complex relationship to the natural world, Intertwined brings together artists for…
The Forget For A Moment Foundation and the Ottawa Art Gallery are proud to present and invite you to visit The Creativit…
Presented by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
An accomplished artist, author, curator and educator, Gerald McMaster has had a profound impact on how contemporary Indi…
This banner combines detailed images from artist Stephanie Tenasco’s beaded deer hide work Kìwàbandamogoban “he/she had…
The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of r…
This interactive artwork encourages visitors to handle, move, and stack magnetic shapes – moths, butterflies and childre…
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Presented by the National Arts Centre
Faith Fyles’s pioneering career as both a botanist and artist is brought into conversation with contemporary women artis…
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
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Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Presented by spectrasonic with the support of Ontario Creates, SAW and Collective Arts
Organized by the Audain Art Museum, Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast sheds light on and celebrates women's contribut…
In this work, Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem draws inspiration from an enlarged image of a diatom – microscopic je…
Created by Ottawa-based artist Jennifer Macklem with studio assistance from Faezeh Maleki, these three large dragonfly w…
EEPMON makes generative artworks—pieces produced through computer programs that introduce chance, iteration, and interac…
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA examines the decades-long career of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie through a selection of her…
International tattoo artists, onsite tattooing, world-class tattoo battles with over $10,000 in prizes, live bands, circ…
Three-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring art, gastronomy, music, and dance in honor of the traditional Day of…
Immersive steampunk experience with 30 exhibitors, 8 activities, and 2 competitions! Explore 19th century Outaouais fore…
Craft your own dreamcatcher with Indigenous artist Ashley Clark. Learn about Indigenous artistry and resilience in this…
Free Thursday evening admission with seasonal refreshments, live music, and art-making activities. Presented by BMO at t…
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
In the digital realm, EEPMON merges code and creativity, crafting intricate compositions exploring the micro and macro.…
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work…
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…
A cozy cafe just off Bank Street with a scratch kitchen, local ingredients, and a community feel. Hosts art shows, workshops, and evening events. Known for their muffins and soothing lattes.
Pottery studio in Hintonburg offering private wheel throwing workshops, painting, and sgraffito classes. All levels welcome. Great for group events.
Canada's premier art museum, housed in a landmark Moshe Safdie glass-and-granite building on Sussex Drive. Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, plus European masterworks and contemporary pieces — over 93,000 works in total. Free every Thursday evening 5–8 PM.
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
Ottawa's best art galleries — from the National Gallery of Canada to independent artist-run centres, Indigenous art, and private collections. Free and paid options across the city.
A guide to Ottawa's best public art, from the giant Maman spider and balanced rock sculptures to street murals, monuments, and hidden bronze cats. All freely accessible.
