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The OAG’s Learning and Engagement team offers Art Talk phone calls in partnership with The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre and other seniors’ organizations.
Experience a taste of the local world of art by joining us for engaging discussions about the OAG’s diverse exhibitions and collections, where our expert guide provides in-depth descriptions of artworks and the meaning behind them. Simply dial (613) 686-1547 and enter the passcode 8 3 4 6 3 4 # to join the conversation and be encouraged to share personal experiences and memories evoked by the artwork!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE
All you need is a regular telephone to participate!
Phone calls take place on the last Tuesday of each month, at 10:45 am.
Click here to download Art Talk reference images.
Art Talk phone calls are also featured in the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program, which coordinates a calendar full of voluntary phone-in opportunities that enrich the lives of local seniors. Mail-outs of Art Talk images are provided to those who register in advance.
Seniors who are interested in taking part in upcoming Art Talk conversations, and opportunities alike, can do so by reaching out through this link:
In partnership with Capital Pride, the OAG Youth Council is excited to present a free drop-in painting workshop led by Montreal-based artist Kezna Dalz! Join us in person at the OAG on April 16 between 12 and 4 p.m. to create a painted work that depicts what you would like to see in your heart.
Kezna’s work is characterized by raw features and bright colours, and within her multidisciplinary practice she addresses themes such as feminism, the fight against racism, popular culture as well as one’s relationship to sexuality. Her work can be viewed on https://teenadultt.com/
ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME, SAFE SPACE.
Materials are provided for the workshop. This event will follow provincial COVID-19 protocols.
English and French explanations will be available during the workshop.
If you have any questions, email us at alkokozaki@oaggao.ca
Creative Sundays are back! Join us on Sunday, February 27th for a free family art activity. Discover the current exhibitions and get creative with a 3D winter landscape workshop inspired by works from the Group of Seven. This activity encourages participants to combine illustrative and sculptural elements to create three-dimensional landscapes. All materials will be provided.
Book your free gallery admission ticket and come visit us in the Studio!
This event will follow provincial COVID-19 protocols.
Creative Sundays are back! Join us on Sunday, March 27th for a free family art activity. Discover the current exhibitions and get creative with a stained window workshop based on works by Don Kwan. This activity encourages participants to create a light-catching artwork. All materials will be provided.
This event will follow provincial COVID-19 protocols.
Information: family@oaggao.ca
Creative Sundays are back at it again! Join us on Sunday, April 24th for a free family art activity. Explore the current and new exhibitions and feel inspired with an oil pastel 3D-Art workshop based on works by Jemimah Lorissaint, Peter Shmelzer and Sharon Vanstarkenburg. This activity encourages participants to create stunning and complex looking oil-pastel works of art with an optional 3D effect.
All materials will be provided.
This event will follow provincial COVID-19 protocols.
Information: family@oaggao.ca
50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0C5, CANADA
Mailing Address: 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 | Rideau O-Train Station
Ottawa Art Gallery is situated on traditional Anishinābe Aki.
Charitable No. 137078960RR0001
OAG is Open from 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday | from 10 AM to 9 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission is always FREE.
