You’re invited to the Creative Opportunities Conference, a free event taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon on Sunday, November, 8, 2026.
This one-day event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a range of arts education, creative careers, and artistic development opportunities available right here in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region. The COC is designed to connect the region’s community of arts professionals, recent graduates, and adult learners with local arts/visual media, and community organizations that offer programs and experiences designed to enrich your artistic practice, professional skills, and personal development.
What’s Happening:
- Creative Opportunities Info Fair: Visit a broad range of info tables and network with arts and culture specialists.
- 2 Artist Talks
- 2 Panel Discussions
Creative Careers Panel speakers include:
Moderator:
- CBC’s Alan Neal
Panelists:
- Paul Fox, Award Winning Director for Schitt’s Creek
- Jay Odjick, Artist, Author, & Television Producer
- Izzy Poirier, Founder of the Ottawa Design Club
Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art Panel speakers include:
Moderator:
- Jennifer Barrett, Managing Director, Programs, Planning & Policy, Canadian Urban Institute
Panelists:
- Amy Wallace, Assistant Curator, Ottawa Art Gallery
- Katherine Ingrey, Portfolio Manager: Public Art Program, City of Ottawa
- Benjamin Gianni, Associate Professor, Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism, Carleton University
Schedule:
- 10:00 AM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair opens (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 2026 Project XO Reception + Artist Talk with Victoria Laube (Sky Lounge, Level 3) – mimosas + refreshments served!
- 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Creative Careers Panel discussion moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
- 1:00 PM – light snacks served
- 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
- 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Artist Talk with Karen Miller (4th Floor Galleries)
- 3:30 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair close
Register* to attend this free event:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2000228708913?aff=oddtdtcreator
*Registration is not required to attend. Please join us!
Register as an organization to operate an information table: https://shorturl.at/JdHhk
Presenting Partners:
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