Welcome to the Ottawa Art Gallery. As a public art gallery, the OAG is a space for reflection and respectful dialogue. We believe that art plays an important role in addressing and helping us to better understand the complex, global challenges of our time. To that end, we prioritize care in all we do and we condemn all forms of hate.
OTTAWA ART GALLERY IS SITUATED ON TRADITIONAL ANISHINĀBE AKI.Odāwā ojichigan-wābandahidiwigamig ate Anishinābe-akìng egā wìkād kā pagidinigādegOttawa Art Gallery is situated on Traditional Anishinābe Akìx
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The Ottawa Art Gallery is home to the Art and Artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau region; where you can experience the collections, exhibits and events that link us, and where connection happens between Art and City. Ottawa, YOUR ART IS HERE.
Admission to the OAG is always FREE.
The Ottawa Art Gallery is LEED® Certified®, LEED® Silver®. The LEED® certification trademark is licensed in Canada to the Canada Green Building Council® and is used with permission.
This is the 8th exhibition mounted at OAG with art created by Creative Space artists. Creative Space is an ongoing program and part of a well-established partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and OAG.
At a Glance showcases the diverse array of mediums and techniques used by each artist in their creative process, prompting us to reflect on the significance of photography in these works as well as its impact on all other media.
Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art, made possible by Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk through traveling workshops offered in communities across Nunavik since 2014.
Normee Ekoomiak (1948–2009) was an Inuk storyteller from Nunavik. Through his paintings, books and vibrant akinnamiutait (wall-hangings), he documented Inuit life, stories and traditions with joy and reverence.
Grotto showcases a selection of artworks generously donated by Bill Staubi to the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in 2024. This exhibition pays homage to Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and his deep-rooted commitment to Ottawa’s vibrant contemporary art scene.
Dialogue between contemporary and historical art can provide us with new ways to consider the past. Here, South-Asian Canadian artist Rachel Kalpana JAMES' immersive contemporary installation highlights a moment of East-West interaction in the early 20th century.
This work delves into the beauty of flowers and their Fibonacci connections, as well as cosmic fascination and intertwining Earth and lunar rhythms.
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THANK YOU! 💖
We are overwhelmed with the amazing success of this year’s GIVE TO GET ART Auction. Together, we have exceeded our fundraising goal, raising $150,000 for the Ottawa Art Gallery. 🎉
The continued success of this fundraising event is truly a testament to the support ...of our community and how they see the valuable work of the OAG. Thank you for your amazing support! 💗
By attending the Art Auction and bidding on local artwork, you not only champion the incredible talent of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, but you also fuel OAG’s mission through free admission, our public exhibitions, Permanent Collection, and dynamic array of community programs. 💗
A HEARTFELT THANKS 💖 to all the auction artists, sponsors, and volunteers who made this amazing event possible!
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MERCI ! 💖
Notre équipe est profondément touchée par le succès incroyable de l'encan DONNEZ-VOUS À L’ART 2025. Ensemble, nous avons dépassé notre objectif de collecte de fonds, en amassant 150 000 $ pour la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa. 🎉
Ce beau succès témoigne du soutien réel de notre communauté et montre à quel point elle croit en la valeur du travail accompli par la GAO. Un grand merci pour votre soutien exceptionnel ! 💗
En participant à l’encan et en misant sur des œuvres d’artistes de la région, vous appuyez non seulement l'incroyable talent d’Ottawa-Gatineau, mais vous contribuez aussi directement à la mission de la GAO en soutenant ses expositions, sa collection permanente et son large éventail de programmes communautaires. 💗
UN GRAND MERCI 💖 aux artistes qui ont contribué à l’encan, ainsi qu’aux commanditaires et aux bénévoles qui ont rendu possible cet événement extraordinaire !!
Nous voudrions votre rétroaction ! 😊
Veuillez remplir ce court questionnaire afin de nous faire part de votre opinion. Vous pouvez le faire de façon anonyme. 👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
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We believe in creating an accessible and inclusive environment which is welcoming for our diverse community. We are proud to have the Ottawa Art Gallery recognized by the @rickhansenfdn as Accessibility Certified GOLD! ✨
We are also honoured to announce that the OAG is the first art ...gallery in Canada to be recognized with this prestigious certification, which furthers our mission to keep art accessible to all.
Together, we can create a world for #EveryoneEverywhere #NAAW2025 #AccessibleCanada
Learn more 👉 follow the link in bio.
Nous croyons en la création d’un environnement inclusif et accueillant où tout le monde peut se sentir bien. C’est avec fierté que la GAO annonce avoir obtenu la certification « Accessibilité certifiée Or FRH » de la Fondation Rick Hansen. ✨
La GAO est la première galerie d’art au Canada à recevoir cette prestigieuse distinction, ce qui renforce sa mission de rendre l’art accessible à tout le monde.
Ensemble, créons un monde #accessible et #inclusif #SNAA2025
Pour en savoir plus 👉 suivez le lien dans notre bio.
📸 @lindsayralph
What an incredible night at the 2025 #GIVETOGETART Auction!! 🎉 💖 ✨
This annual fundraiser not only champions the incredible talent of the Ottawa-Gatineau region but also fuels OAG’s mission through free admission, our public exhibitions, Permanent Collection, and dynamic array of... community programs. 💖
Thank you to everyone who joined us to #PainttheTownPink and to all our wonderful sponsors, auction artists and volunteers for their amazing support! 💗
C’est officiel ! L’encan #DONNEZVOUSALART fut un énorme succès !! 🎉 💖 ✨
Cet évènement annuel célèbre l’incroyable talent de la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau tout en soutenant les artistes, les expositions de la GAO, sa collection permanente ainsi qu’une grande variété d’initiatives communautaires et de bien-être. 💖
Merci d’avoir été des nôtres pour la fête hier soir ! Merci aussi aux commanditaires, aux artistes, et aux bénévoles pour leur appui ! 💗
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The bidding might end… but the pARTy doesn’t stop at OAG! 🎉 The Art Auction After Party is in full swing presented by @dunrobindistilleries 🥂 with music 🎶by @qeservices
So much amazing artwork up for bid tonight! 😍 A huge thank you to all artists who contributed pieces for this year’s auction! 💖
Quel talent ! Quelle générosité ! 😍 Un grand merci aux artistes qui ont contribué à l’encan de cette année ! 💖
Ready, Set, Bid in #GIVETOGETART Art Auction! 🎉 Bidding closes at 8:30 PM sharp TONIGHT! 💥
À vos enchères ! 🎉 L’encan #DONNEZVOUSALART se termine à 20 h 30 CE SOIR ! 💥
OAG Staff are ready to #PainttheTownPink 💖 at the #GivetoGetArt Auction! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for your outstanding support of the Gallery’s biggest fundraiser of the year! 💗 Your participation will have a lasting impact on the OAG and our community. Thank you and have a ...fantastic night! 🥂
See you at OAG tonight for the #GIVETOGETART Auction! 🎉 #PainttheTownPink 💖
On se donne rendez-vous ce soir pour l’encan #DONNEZVOUSALART ! 🎉 #Ondérouleletapisrose 💖
Tickets to the #GIVETOGETARTAUCTION are officially SOLD OUT!!! 🎉 Thank you for your incredible support!! 💗
This important annual event raises critical funds to support the OAG’s free exhibitions, education, community and wellbeing programs, as well as artist opportunities. It’s ...not just an amazing art party—it fuels the careers of Ottawa-Gatineau emerging artists and arts professionals while keeping art accessible for all! 💖
You can still bid online in the auction without an event ticket. BID online now until May 29 at 8:30 PM sharp! 👉 Follow the link in bio.
La vente de billets pour l’encan #DONNEZVOUSALART est fermée ! 🎉 L’évènement est COMPLET !
Merci pour votre incroyable soutien ! 💗
L’encan annuel Donnez-vous à l’art de la GAO est un événement essentiel qui célèbre l’incroyable talent de la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau tout en soutenant les artistes, les expositions de la GAO, sa collection permanente ainsi qu’une grande variété d’initiatives communautaires et de bien-être. 💖
Vous pouvez toujours MISER en ligne sans billet, et ce jusqu’au 29 mai, 20 h 30 précises ! 👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
Thank you to @ctvottawamorninglive, @maryciancibellostyle @roseyedeh and models @manoshiofficial and @trejoguillermo02 💖 for the amazing segment on getting ready to walk the pink carpet ✨ with looks from @maisonsimons for the Give to Get Art Auction! 🎉💖
Ready, Set, Bid! 🎉
Bidding is officially OPEN for the #GIVETOGETART Auction!!!🎉💖 Time to bid on your favourite pieces 🙂👉 Link in bio
Bid on incredible works donated by more than 100 artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, with 50% of the proceeds going back to the ...artists. 💗
💖 Bidding CLOSES on Thursday, May 29 at 8:30 PM sharp.
💖 Don’t forget to register to bid! 👍
Happy Bidding! 😊
We are excited to announce the 2025 Critics’ Choice winners for the #GIVETOGETART Auction!! 🎉👏 Read more 👉 link in bio
Thank you 💖 to this year’s jurors: @bstaubi, @jonathanhobin and @theakarts
💥 The 2025 OAG Art Auction’s Critics’ Choice are (listed ...alphabetically):
⭐️ @heritier_bilaka - A New Cycle
⭐️ Christine Fitzgerald - Splash of Parrot Feathers
⭐️ @greta_grip - This Was Not Meant For You Anyway
⭐️ @judynakagawa.sculptor – Glimmer
Congratulations to these amazing artists! 👏
La GAO est ravie d’annoncer le Choix de la critique de l’encan #DONNEZVOUSALART 2025 !! 🎉👏 Pour en savoir plus 👉 suivez le lien dans notre bio
Merci 💖 aux membres du jury de cette année : Bill Staubi, Jonathan Hobin et Andy Akangah
💥 Voici les artistes du Choix de la critique de l’encan 2025 (par ordre alphabétique) :
⭐️ Héritier Bilaka - A New Cycle
⭐️ Christine Fitzgerald - Splash of Parrot Feathers
⭐️ Greta Grip - This Was Not Meant For You Anyway
⭐️ Judy Nakagawa – Glimmer
Félicitations à ces quatres artistes extraordinaires ! 👏
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