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.
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.
This work delves into the beauty of flowers and their Fibonacci connections, as well as cosmic fascination and intertwining Earth and lunar rhythms.
The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work from a wide range of Canadian art styles, geographical regions, and periods. The two largest themes represented in the collection are landscape and abstraction.
Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon).
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Venez à la rencontre d’Isabelle Avingaq Choquette, @isabelle.avingaq (commissaire, Institut Culturel Avataq) pour en apprendre plus sur l’exposition ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Résurgence : L’estampe au Nunavik (2014-2019).
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Soyez des nôtres pour une journée remplie d’activités amusantes, d’explorations créatives et de belles conversation alors que nous célébrons ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak et ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Résurgence : L’estampe au Nunavik (2014-2019), deux expositions marquantes présentées à la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa.
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Aileen Leo, Director of Communications at @ottawamission shares the story behind two of Normee’s works in the exhibition ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak.
Join us on June 22 for Stories from Nunavik, a full day of free engaging activities, hands-on fun, and thoughtful ...conversation as we celebrate OAG’s current exhibitions: ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak and ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019).
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Meet the Artist: Normee Ekoomiak
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.
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À la rencontre de Normee Ekoomiak
Normee Ekoomiak (1948-2009) était un conteur inuit du Nunavik. À travers ses peintures, ses livres et ses akinnamiutait (tapisseries murales) hautes en couleur, il documentait avec joie et révérence la vie, les traditions et les récits inuit.
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📸 Normee Ekoomiak, May / mai 2007. Photo : Roger LeMoyne
Curator and artist Maggie Napartuk shares her experience on the exhibition ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019).
Join us on June 22 for Stories from Nunavik, a full day of free engaging ...activities, hands-on fun, and thoughtful conversation as we celebrate OAG’s current exhibitions: ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak and ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019).
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Tonight at the Ottawa Art Gallery, we gathered for our 2024 Annual General Meeting of Members to reflect on a year of creativity, connection, and community. 🎉👏
We presented 16 exhibitions, showcasing over 460 artworks to over 400,000 visitors, delivered programs to over 9000 ...participants, and collaborated with over 50 community partners. 🎉
We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished—and excited for what’s ahead! In 2025, we remain committed to:
🎨 Making art accessible to everyone
✨ Supporting creatives and arts professionals
🗣️ Amplifying diverse voices
💖 Connecting art and wellness
🏙️ Revitalizing our community through the power of visual arts
Thank you to all who make this journey possible. 💗
Hear more from OAG Chief Curator, Rebecca Basciano on the importance of the exhibition ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak.
Join us on June 22 for Stories from Nunavik, a full day of free engaging activities, hands-on fun, and thoughtful conversation as we celebrate OAG’s ...current exhibitions: ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak and ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019).
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Stories from Nunavik | A Day Celebrating Normee Ekoomiak and Revival 🎉
✨ Sunday, June 22 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free
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Join us for a full day of engaging activities, 🎨 hands-on fun, and thoughtful conversation ✨ as we celebrate two powerful ...exhibitions currently on view at the Ottawa Art Gallery: ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak and ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019).
Le Nunavik raconté | Une journée pour célébrer Normee Ekoomiak et Résurgence 🎉
✨ dimanche 22 juin | de 10 h à 16 h | gratuit
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Soyez des nôtres pour une journée remplie d’activités amusantes, 🎨 d’explorations créatives et de belles conversation ✨ alors que nous célébrons ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak et ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Résurgence :L’estampe au Nunavik (2014-2019), deux expositions marquantes présentées à la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa.
🎨 Normee Ekoomiak, The Way It Was, n.d., / [C’était ainsi autrefois], s.d. felt marker on paper. / dessin au feutre sur papier. Courtesy of the Art Gallery of Guelph. Documentation by Craig Boyko. / Avec l’autorisation de l’Art Gallery of Guelph. Documentation de Craig Boyko.
Doors Open Ottawa 🚪👀 Vault Tours at the OAG
👉 Sunday, June 8 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Free
✨ Meeting Place: 10 Daly Lobby, level 0 (outside the Studio)
Interested in taking a look behind the scenes? 👀Vaults tours will start at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. They will be ...available on a first come first served basis – be sure to arrive early to secure your spot! Tours will depart from the 10 Daly entrance on level 0.
Portes ouvertes Ottawa 🚪👀 Visite des réserves des collections de la GAO
👉 dimanche 8 juin | de 11 h à 15 h | gratuit
✨ Point de départ : 10, avenue Daly (près du Studio de la GAO), niveau 0
Les coulisses de la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa vous intriguent ? 👀 Participez à une visite des réserves de nos collections. Les visites commencent à 11 h, 13 h, 14 h et 15 h. Arrivez tôt pour garantir votre place. Le point de départ des visites est l’entrée du 10, avenue Daly, niveau 0.
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
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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
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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
