Take part in an enriching exchange between Leah Decter and Amy Spiers on decolonization in the arts and cultural contexts of Canada and Australia. National Gallery of Canada Lecture Hall 380 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 Leah and Amy will discuss their approaches to interfering with symbols and mythologies of colonial whiteness and activating […]

Join us this school year for a creative PA Day Camp at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore the Gallery and directly engage with current exhibitions at this fun, friendly and bilingual day camp.    Campers will learn about artists of the region by taking part in interactive tours while unleashing […]

Exhibitions ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak | Level 3 Presented by:    ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014-2019) | Level 3 Grotto: The Bill Staubi Collection | Level 4 You do not want to miss this celebration! Evening festivities will include a performance by Saali Kuata, Grotto In Conversation, speeches and refreshments. REGISTER HERE Schedule 6 PM Reception Begins in […]

Please note that today’s Sketchy Thursday’s session (Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM) has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconveniences.  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 […]

April 25‑27, 2025 Tickets Tickets are only $12 each, with the exception of the opening night film which is $15 and grants you access to the opening night party. 4 packs ($30) and full festival passes ($60) also available. The Irish Film Festival Ottawa (IFFO) brings the best of contemporary Irish cinema to Canada’s capital. […]

Please join us for the opening reception for Metamorphosis, an exhibition of work by artists in OAG’s Creative Space program. This year’s exhibition explores the connections between linocut printmaking processes and natural systems of transformation. Artists have looked to nature in direct and indirect ways to inspire their work, thinking about the process of creating […]

Celebrate Grotto: The Bill Staubi Collection in the OAG Studio on May 22 with a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays, presented in partnership with the Ottawa Trans Library (OTL)! Join OTL instructor Tyler Mennen (They/Them) for an evening of trans life-drawing!   Register HERE.   Art materials will be provided.  This in-person event is 18 +. […]

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Arts Court, in partnership with Debaser’s summer edition of Pique and Doors Open Ottawa, is throwing a building-wide open house like no other.  Join us for a 14-hour celebration of art, music, performance, and community — all under one roof. From afternoon explorations to late-night dancing, this is the party you won’t want to miss.  […]

All members are invited to attend the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS of the Ottawa Art Gallery Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM  Alma Duncan Salon, level 3 Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave Join us for a behind the scenes look at 2024 with OAG board, staff and community partners. Minutes of the 2024 […]

Join us for a full day of engaging activities, hands-on fun, and thoughtful conversation as we celebrate two powerful exhibitions currently on view at the Ottawa Art Gallery: ᓄᐊᒥ ᐃᕐᕈᒥᐊᖅ | Normee Ekoomiak and ᓴᕐᖀᒋᐊᓪᓚᓂᖅ: ᐸᑎᒃᑎᒐᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ (2014-2019) | Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019). REGISTER Start the morning with a cozy Story Time featuring readings from books by Normee Ekoomiak […]

The OAG Shop is thrilled to be hosting its first Mini Market: Summer Edition on June 22nd, 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. 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 […]