ByWard Market
Experience Ottawa’s art scene like never before. Three of the city’s leading cultural voices—the National Gallery of Canada, the Ottawa Art Gallery, and the ByWard Market District Authority—are teaming up to bring you Art Walk 2025, a one-of-a-kind afternoon of art, conversation, and community.
What to Expect
- Kickoff at the National Gallery of Canada: Gather on the outdoor amphitheatre steps, beside Louise Bourgeois’ iconic Maman, for an inspiring talk with Sobey Art Award short-lister Tania Willard and Curator, Rachelle Dickenson.
- Self-Guided Art Walk: Stroll through the ByWard Market with map in hand, visiting independent galleries and discovering what’s new in Ottawa’s vibrant arts community.
- Spot Talks & Curator Conversations at OAG: Wrap up the afternoon at the Ottawa Art Gallery with intimate artist spot talks in the exhibition Endless Becomings: Explorations in Contemporary Art, plus the chance to connect directly with OAG curators.
- Raise a Glass: Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly while engaging with Canada’s next generation of artists.
This event is your chance to hear directly from Ottawa and Canada’s emerging artists, see the latest in contemporary art, and experience the city’s cultural heart in motion.
Why Attend?
- Discover what’s happening right now in contemporary art.
- Meet artists and curators face-to-face in a welcoming setting.
- Support community well-being – all proceeds will be donated to the Lowertown Community Resource Centre.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where art, conversation, and community intersect.
Tickets: $25
Program:
2 pm
Artist Conversation at the National Gallery of Canada
2:45 pm
Self-Guided Art Walk through the ByWard Market
4 pm
Spot Talks & Curator Conversations at the Ottawa Art Gallery
