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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Call For Youth Participants - Giant Tiger T-shirt Design Workshop 🎨📢
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), @gianttigerstore and @kidshelpphone are collaborating for Anti-Bullying Day 2026. Anti-Bullying Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of February to raise awareness about ...bullying. We are looking for youth ages 15-25 to produce a design for a t-shirt in a 2-part workshop series led by illustrator and comic book artist @theakarts. All participants will have their work exhibited at OAG in 2026 but one design will be selected for a fundraising t-shirt in support of Kids Help Phone to be sold in all Giant Tiger locations for Anti-Bullying Day 2026.
If you're a budding fashion designer, illustrator, or just love to create, and you want to put a stop to bullying, this workshop series is for YOU!
👉 Fill out the form in our bio to be a part of this exciting project and learn more!
👀👉Deadline for application: Monday, June 2, 2025.
À la recherche de jeunes pour participer à un atelier de design de t-shirt de Tigre Géant 🎨📢
La Galerie d’art d’Ottawa (GAO), @tigregeantmagasin et @jeunessejecoute lancent une collaboration à l’occasion de la Journée contre l’intimidation 2026. Chaque année, la Journée contre l’intimidation est célébrée le dernier mercredi de février afin de sensibiliser les gens à l’intimidation. Nous sommes à la recherche de jeunes de 15 à 25 ans qui aimeraient concevoir un t-shirt dans le cadre d’une série de deux ateliers dirigés par l’illustrateur et créateur de bandes dessinées Andy Akangah. Tous les concepts seront exposés à la GAO en 2026, mais un seul design sera sélectionné pour orner un t-shirt qui sera vendu dans tous les magasins Tigre Géant à l’occasion de la Journée contre l’intimidation 2026 en guise de collecte de fonds au profit de Jeunesse, J’écoute.
Ces ateliers s’adressent à toute personne créatrice de mode en herbe, illustratrice ou simplement créative ET qui souhaite faire cesser l’intimidation !
👉Pour faire demande ou pour en savoir plus au sujet de ce projet amusant, remplissez le formulaire dans notre bio !
👀👉 Date limite pour les demandes : le lundi 2 juin 2025.
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We’re truly humbled by your amazing support for our biggest fundraiser of the year! 💗
Your support will help maintain FREE public access to the Gallery, support exhibitions, acquisitions, wellness workshops, emerging artists careers and community revitalization. 💗
Paint the Town Pink 💖 on May 29, 2025 at the OAG GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION! 🎉🥂
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📸 Photos: Melody Habbouche Photography @melodyphotography and Clara Zamith
✨ An amazing turnout for our first HeARTcare Café last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💗
These new regular gatherings are all about bringing together arts and healthcare advocates to collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen our collective impact.
A heartfelt... thank you to:
🎶 The Bruyère Hospital Music and Movement Class @bruyerehealth
🎤 The Department of Family Medicine GAD-7 Choir
🗣 Speakers Aileen Leo (@ottawamission) & artist Karen Bailey @karenartist
Here’s to building a vibrant, creative, and compassionate community — together! 💗
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We are beyond grateful for your incredible support of our biggest fundraiser of the year! 💗
Your support will help ...maintain FREE public access to the Gallery, support exhibitions, acquisitions, wellness workshops, emerging artists careers and community revitalization. 💗
Paint the Town Pink 💖 on May 29, 2025 at the OAG GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION! 🎉🥂
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS! 👉 link in bio
Metamorphosis: Transformation Through Art 🦋 The artists featured in OAG’s Metamorphosis group exhibition explored nature’s extraordinary capacity for adaptation. Drawing on imagery such as the life cycles of insects and used these natural processes as powerful metaphors for transformation. ...At its core, Metamorphosis is a reflection on change, growth, and evolution—ideas that resonate throughout the entire exhibition.
Learn more 👉 link in bio
Métamorphose : la transformation par l’art 🦋 Les artistes de l’exposition de groupe Métamorphose, présentée à la GAO, ont exploré l’extraordinaire capacité d’adaptation de la nature. S’inspirant notamment des cycles de vie des insectes, les artistes ont perçu dans les processus naturels de puissantes métaphores de la transformation. Au cœur de Métamorphose se trouvent des réflexions sur le changement, la croissance et l’évolution — des idées qui résonnent à travers toute l’exposition.
Pour en savoir plus 👉 suivez le lien dans notre bio
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Paint the Town Pink 💖 on May 29, 2025 at the OAG GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION! 🎉🥂
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS! 👉 Link in bio
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase some incredible local artwork! 🙂👍 Preview artworks up for bid! 👉 Link in bio
...📱 Online bidding opens on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 8:30 AM and closes on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, at 8:30 PM.
💗 50% percent of the Art Auction proceeds will go back to the artists
💗 50% will help maintain FREE public access to the Gallery, support exhibitions, acquisitions, wellness workshops, emerging artists careers and community revitalization
#PaintTheTownPINK #GiveToGetArt
Le 29 mai, on déroule le tapis rose 💗 pour l’encan DONNEZ-VOUS À L’ART de la GAO ! 🎉🥂 À bientôt !
🎟 ACHETEZ VOS BILLETS ! 👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion emballante d’acquérir des œuvres incroyables réalisées par des artistes de la région. 🙂👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
📱 Les enchères débutent en ligne le mardi 27 mai 2025 à 8 h 30 et se terminent le jeudi 29 mai 2025 à 20 h 30.
💗 50 % des recettes de l’encan sont versées aux artistes.
💗 50 % des recettes aident à assurer l’ENTRÉE LIBRE à la Galerie et à soutenir ses expositions, ses acquisitions, ses ateliers de bien-être, les artistes en début de carrière et la revitalisation de la communauté.
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Enjoy culinary delights 😍🥂🍽️ during the #GiveToGetArt Auction from @mycateringgroup, @legermainhotels, @lesflavoureux, @madahokifarm, @chefrics, @thymeandagain, @tulipsandmaple, @13thstreetwinery, @collectivebrew, @dunrobindistilleries and pink cotton candy (of course). 💗
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Venez dégustez des bouchées 😍🥂🍽️ préparées par My Catering Group, Hôtel Le Germain, Les Flavoureux, Madahoki, Chef Ric’s, Thyme & Again, Tulips & Maple, 13th Street Winery, Collective Arts Brewing, Dunrobin Distilleries et bien sûr, de la barbe à papa rose ! 💗
Obtenez vos billets 🎟 dès aujourd’hui ! 👉 Lien dans la bio
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📸 Photos : @melodyphotography and/et Clara Zamith
Experience exciting activations 🥂😍👀 during the #GiveToGetArt Auction with live painting by Allan André @art.life.andre 🎨 brought to you by @td_canada, live music 🎸 by Nathanael Larochette @n_larochette, Henna station with Mumtaz Mohamoud @designsbymumtaz ✨and the ...Every-Box-a-Winner Jewellery Raffle. 💍🎉
Capture the moment at the Kodak Girls @kodakgirls.ca Photobooth, 📸 brought to you by @gallagher_canada and the 360 Photobooth by @zoomphotobooth.ottawa ✨
Get your tickets 🎟️ today! 🙂👉 Link in bio.
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Vivez des expériences palpitantes pendant l’encan 😍🥂🍽️ : de la peinture en direct par Allan André 🎨, présentée par TD, une performance musicale de Nathanael Larochette, 🎸 du henné par Mumtaz Mohamoud, ✨ un tirage de bijoux « chaque boîte gagnante ». 💍
De plus, immortalisez votre soirée au photomaton des Kodak Girls, 📸 une présentation de Gallagher, et au photomaton “vue 360” de Zoom Photobooth. ✨
Obtenez vos billets 🎟 dès aujourd’hui ! 👉 Lien dans la bio
📸 Photos : Melody Habbouche Photography @melodyphotography and/et Clara Zamith
#ondérouleletapisrose
#donnezvousàlart
Paint the Town Pink 💖 on May 29, 2025 at the OAG GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION! 🎉🥂
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS! 👉 Link in bio
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase some incredible local artwork! 🙂👍 Preview artworks up for bid! 👉 Link in bio
...📱 Online bidding opens on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at 8:30 AM and closes on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, at 8:30 PM.
💗 50% percent of the Art Auction proceeds will go back to the artists
💗 50% will help maintain FREE public access to the Gallery, support exhibitions, acquisitions, wellness workshops, emerging artists careers and community revitalization
#PaintTheTownPINK #GiveToGetArt
Le 29 mai, on déroule le tapis rose 💗 pour l’encan DONNEZ-VOUS À L’ART de la GAO ! 🎉🥂 À bientôt !
🎟 ACHETEZ VOS BILLETS ! 👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion emballante d’acquérir des œuvres incroyables réalisées par des artistes de la région. 🙂👉 Suivez le lien dans notre bio.
📱 Les enchères débutent en ligne le mardi 27 mai 2025 à 8 h 30 et se terminent le jeudi 29 mai 2025 à 20 h 30.
💗 50 % des recettes de l’encan sont versées aux artistes.
💗 50 % des recettes aident à assurer l’ENTRÉE LIBRE à la Galerie et à soutenir ses expositions, ses acquisitions, ses ateliers de bien-être, les artistes en début de carrière et la revitalisation de la communauté.
#ondérouleletapisrose #donnezvousàlart
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we are proud to highlight John, Paul, and their Mother by Joyce Frances Devlin, a striking work from OAG’s permanent collection.
This portrait of the artist with her sons stands out for its rich gold leaf background and bold vertical composition, ...evoking Devlin’s interest in religious iconography and her studies of Byzantine and Renaissance art during her travels in Europe. Throughout her career, Devlin has often portrayed her children, capturing the complexities of motherhood with warmth and strength.
A highly respected artist, Devlin has lived and worked in the Ottawa region for over 50 years and was recently honoured at OAG’s 2024 Senior Artist Investiture Ceremony.
À l’occasion de la Fête des Mères, la GAO met en lumière l’œuvre John, Paul, and their Mother [John, Paul et leur mère], de Joyce Frances Devlin, un superbe exemple de notre collection permanente.
Ce portrait de l’artiste, avec ses fils, se démarque par sa composition verticale audacieuse et son arrière-plan doré qui évoquent l’intérêt de Devlin pour l’iconographie religieuse et témoignent de ses études sur l’art byzantin et la Renaissance lors de ses voyages en Europe. L’artiste a souvent représenté ses enfants en portraits, exprimant chaleureusement, et avec complexité, la maternité.
Joyce Frances Devlin est une artiste chevronnée qui vit et travaille à Ottawa depuis plus d’une cinquantaine d’années. Elle a récemment été honorée lors de la cérémonie d’investiture 2024 de la GAO.
🎨 Joyce Frances Devlin, John, Paul, and their Mother, 1966-86, oil and gold leaf on canvas, 58.4cm x 100.3cm. Collection of the Ottawa Art Gallery: gift of the artist, 2015.
🎨 Joyce Frances Devlin, John, Paul, and their Mother [John, Paul et leur mère], 1966-86, huile et feuille d'or sur toile, 58,4cm x 100,3cm. Collection de la Galerie d'art d'Ottawa : don de l'artiste, 2015.
✨ What an inspiring afternoon celebrating Metamorphosis, the newest exhibition from the Creative Space program!
Each week, Creative Space brings together educators and participants—online and in-person—to explore artmaking as a powerful tool for wellness, self-expression, and ...connection. 🎨
💗 Huge thanks to our incredible partners at @theroyalmhc, the talented exhibition artists and educators, and to @td_canada for their generous support! 👏
The exhibition Metamorphosis is on view now on levels 0 and 1! 😍
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 @theroyalmhc and the OAG. Educators and ...participants engage with artmaking as a tool for wellness, expression, and connection in weekly in-person and online classes. 🎨
This year’s exhibition, Metamorphosis, explores the connections between linocut printmaking processes and natural systems of transformation. Artists have looked to nature in direct and indirect ways to inspire their work, thinking about the process of creating an artwork as parallel to the environment’s ability to adapt and change. 🌱
🎉 Join us for the Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 7 from 1 – 3 PM in Galerie Annexe (level 1) @oagshop_annexe. Opening remarks will be shared at 1:30 PM and refreshments will be available throughout the event.
