Igniting Creative Pathways Oct 16-19, 2025 FREE and Open to the Public Presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and the SPAO Photographic Arts Centre, FOCUS FEST is a multi-day celebration of Ottawa’s vibrant creative sector. Together, these institutions offer a uniquely complementary perspective: OAG fuels the careers of artists and provides a platform for […]
Join us in the Studio on October 19th for a special edition of Creative Sundays, presented in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico, The Modern American School of Mexico City and the National Autonomous University of Mexico! Learn about the traditions and celebrations of the Day of the Dead with a skull decorating workshop led […]
You’re invited to the Creative Opportunities Conference, a free event taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon on Sunday, October 19, 2025. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The OAG Shop is thrilled to welcome something big to its space: The Ottawa Miniature Gallery. Explore a curated selection of miniature artwork displayed in a tiny gallery from December 5th to January 30th. On view inside the OAG Shop, located on level 1 of the Ottawa Art Gallery.
The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its third Mini Market: Holiday Edition on December 6th, 2025, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Located on level 1 just outside the OAG Shop, visitors can discover our special selection of vendors who will be showcasing their unique handmade goods that highlight the exceptional talent of artists and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in the Studio (level 0) for a free drop-in family art activity. Get inspired by the artworks of automatistes painters like Marcelle Ferron as you experiment with palette knifes to create snowflakes. All materials will be provided.
Warm up with a day of art, conversation, and tea. This year’s Firestone Day: Art + Tea at the OAG launches the OAG’s cultural celebrations recognizing Ottawa’s 200th. It sets the stage for a year of exhibitions, events, and cultural activations that explore what 200+ years of Ottawa means today, while also acknowledging the much deeper history of this land that extends well […]
Join us to learn more about outdoor painting in the Ottawa-Gatineau region through the work of Group of Seven member A. Y. Jackson and his associates with OAG’s Assistant Curator, Amy Wallace, in Visions and Views: Landscape and Abstraction in the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art (level 2)! Amy Wallace, PhD, is Assistant Curator at […]
The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting our first Mini Market of 2026, Valentine’s Edition, on February 8th, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
