Name: ACE District Launch
Start: 2026-06-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-17T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Byward Market

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April 2026
April 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

becoming | un | becoming: conversation about unsettling nation

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Please join us at the OAG on Saturday, April 18th in the Spencerville gallery, level 3, from 1:30 PM to 3 PM for a panel discussion with artist Leah Decter and co-curators Rachelle Dickenson and Carla Taunton. The artworks by Leah Decter, a white settler artist and scholar, offer an opportunity to reflect on repair and care of relationships to the land and to each other. With captivating textures and colours, she provides a […]

Free
April 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT Recurring

Creative Sundays

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us in the Studio for Creative Sundays, a free drop in art activity suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhibition with a knowledgeable gallery educator and explore your creativity with family and friends. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. THIS IS A FREE, ALL-AGES ACTIVITY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information email […]

FREE
April 28 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am EDT Recurring

Art Talk

Telephone , Canada

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 […]

Free
April 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Recurring

Sketchy Thursdays

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us in the Studio on the last Thursday of every month to learn art techniques at the Ottawa Art Gallery. With summer plein air sessions and surprise guest artists, this program changes often and offers a range of learning opportunities and sketching settings. Register here. Art materials will be provided. For more information email […]

$5
May 2026
May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger’s 65th Birthday Party

Giant Tiger Walkley 480 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Find the OAG Art Tent at Giant Tiger's Walkey location on May 3rd! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community events during the warmer months. The tent provides a fun, friendly and bilingual space for adults and kids of all ages to explore their creativity. Art tent activities are always free! This is […]

Free
May 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Toddler Mornings

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us in the Studio on the first Wednesday of every month for Toddler Mornings at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Explore creative play with a variety of activities that foster creativity and problem solving skills in toddlers and their caretakers. Toddler Mornings are led by OAG Educator Wendy Moir. Wendy is passionate about art education […]

FREE
May 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT Recurring

Creative Sundays

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us in the Studio for Creative Sundays, a free drop in art activity suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhibition with a knowledgeable gallery educator and explore your creativity with family and friends. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. THIS IS A FREE, ALL-AGES ACTIVITY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information email […]

FREE
May 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Paint the Town Pink! Join us for the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Give to Get Art Auction presented by TD, a beloved annual fundraising event supporting the art and artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, as well as OAG’s exhibitions, permanent collection, and community programming. Held in the ultramodern Alma Duncan Salon on level 3, this evening features interactive art activations, culinary delights, live music, and the opportunity to bid on […]
May 26 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am EDT Recurring

Art Talk

Telephone , Canada

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 […]

Free
May 28 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Sketchy Thursday: Historical Life Drawing at the Bytown Museum

Bytown Museum 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Bytown Museum on Thursday, May 28th for a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays. Start the evening with an exclusive after hours tour of the Bytown Museum, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour will include a visit to the Bytown’s recently unveiled special exhibition: What's in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits. […]

$20
June 2026
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT Recurring

Toddler Mornings

Ottawa Art Gallery Studio 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us in the Studio on the first Wednesday of every month for Toddler Mornings at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Explore creative play with a variety of activities that foster creativity and problem solving skills in toddlers and their caretakers. Toddler Mornings are led by OAG Educator Wendy Moir. Wendy is passionate about art education […]

FREE
June 6 @ 10:00 am - June 7 @ 5:00 pm EDT

Doors Open Ottawa

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to take part in exclusive Vault Tours, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the OAG’s art storage and collections. Arrive early to secure your spot as these tours are available on a first come, first served basis.    Vault Tours – on the hour (Vault, level 0) 10 AM, […]

Free
June 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom | Art, Science, and Agriculture

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a day of free programming at the OAG, celebrating our current exhibition: Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom! This FREE event is open to everyone – registration is required for the screening and panel discussion, and all are welcome! Drop in to the Studio for a Special Edition Creative Sunday to create quilled flower […]

Free
June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Mini Market: Spring Edition 2026

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its second Mini Market of 2026, Spring Edition, on June 7th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Located on level 1 just outside the OAG Shop, visitors can discover our specially curated selection of vendors who will be showcasing their unique and handmade goods that highlight the exceptional talent of […]

Free
June 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Screening: We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

Alma Duncan Salon

Doors open at 1 PM Screening (49 mins.), Alma Duncan Salon level 3 *English presentation with French subtitles Please note, this screening is free, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE This screening is part of an OAG Programming Day and will be followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion on the topic of Women in Agriculture in relation to the OAG’s exhibition Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom. Moderated […]

Free
June 12 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

OAG Art Tent at Festival Franco-Ontarien

Major’s Hill Park Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Find the OAG Art Tent at the Festival Franco- Ontarien on June 12th! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community events during the warmer months. The tent provides a fun, friendly and bilingual space for adults and kids of all ages to explore their creativity. Art tent activities are always free! This is an all-ages activity. […]

Free
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

OAG Art Tent at Art in the Park

Patterson Creek Park 524 O'Connor St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Find the OAG Art Tent at Art in the Park on June 13th ! The OAG Art Tent is a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community events during the warmer months. The tent provides a fun, friendly and bilingual space for adults and kids of all ages to explore their creativity. Art tent activities are always free! This […]

Free
June 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

s(h)red serge

Ottawa Art Gallery 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Drop in to the OAG on Sunday June 14th between 11 AM – 5 PM to view a performance by artist Leah Decter titled s(h)red serge. This free event will take place in the Spencerville Gallery, Level 3. In this performance Leah Decter’s quietly disruptive gestures call for a careful examination of how we understand Canadian mythologies such as those associated with the RCMP and the real-world impacts of their […]

Free
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

ACE District Launch

Byward Market 6 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join civic leaders, cultural partners, artists, businesses, and community members for the official public launch of Ottawa’s downtown ACE District, a dynamic destination dedicated to Arts, Culture, and Entertainment 📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Ottawa Sign, York Street, ByWard Market REGISTER HERE This milestone event will formally introduce the ACE District as a unique collaboration between the […]

Free

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