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SUMMARY:Toddler Mornings
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nToddler Mornings are led by OAG Educator Wendy Moir. Wendy is passionate about art education and has taught visual literacy at galleries in Kingston\, Halifax and Ottawa since 2003.\n\nPlease dress for mess!\n\nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED\n\nSpots are available on a first come first served basis. All materials will be provided.\n\nThe program is free and best for children aged 0 to 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nFor more information\, email family@oaggao.ca or call 613-233-8699 +242.
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/toddler-mornings-3/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery Studio\, 10 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:HeARTcare Café – Mentorship in Arts and Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creativity\, learning\, and connection around the theme of mentorship in arts\, wellness\, and healthcare. HeARTcare Cafés are regular events bringing together arts and health advocates to foster collaboration\, build knowledge\, and strengthen collective resources.  \nSchedule of Events  \n6:00 PM – Doors Open\, Light Refreshments  \n6:15 PM – Performance/Art Presentation  \n6:25 PM – Welcoming Remarks  \n6:30 PM – Panel Discussion  \n7:00 PM – Performance/Art Presentation  \n7:15 PM – Speed-Networking  \n7:55 PM – Closing Remarks \nREGISTER HERE \n\nPresented by  \nOttawa Art Gallery is a free\, public gallery\, home to the art and artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Delivered by passionate artists and educators\, art and wellness programming at the OAG offers a space for creativity\, expression and connection. We collaborate with healthcare and community organizations to bring art and art-making to service users in support of their wellbeing.  \nArts Ottawa supports and connects the local arts community\, fostering collaboration and empowering creativity. We champion the arts as a vital force in Ottawa’s cultural\, social\, and economic life.  \n \nJoin us on Oct. 14 to celebrate the official launch of Arts Ottawa’s Social Impact Evaluation Mentorship Program. In this new mentorship model\, participating mentors and mentees at all career stages will engage in reciprocal knowledge exchange\, focusing on collaborative learning around social impact assessment\, community engagement\, and evaluation practices across disciplines. Learn more about how to apply as a mentee or mentor at the event or online.\n \nCall for panelists  \nAre you interested in sharing your or your organization’s approach to mentorship in arts and health as a panelist on October 14th? We invite you to email us with a brief description of your work. Contact Haley Menard at hmenard@oaggao.ca
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/heartcare-cafe-mentorship-in-arts-and-healthcare/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:OAG’S FALL EXHIBITION CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Exhibitions \nEndless Becomings: Explorations in Contemporary Art | Level 3 \nProject XO 2025: Alexa Mazzarello – Failure to Progress | Level 3 \nSPAO: On the Shoulders of Giants | Level 1 \n \nYou do not want to miss this celebration!\nEvening festivities will include speeches\, refreshments\, and a performance by artist Sarah Hughes in the exhibition Endless Becomings. \nSchedule \n6 PM \nReception Begins in the Alma Duncan Salon\, level 3 \n6:20 PM \nSpeeches in the Alma Duncan Salon\, level 3 \nPerformance by Sarah Hughes in the exhibition Endless Becomings to follow the speeches\, level 3 \nReception Continues until 8:30 PM \nREGISTER HERE \n\nOAG is pleased to offer free childcare during exhibition receptions. It will be available from 5 – 8 PM in the Studio (level 0). Please email cstewart@oaggao.ca to register. \n\nFall Savings at the OAG Shop\nEnjoy a 10% discount at the OAG Shop during the reception\, or 20% for OAG Members. Please note that discounts are not applicable to original artwork or products that are already on sale. \nImage: Emily Escoffery\, In Late Summer\, the Cows Across the River Would Like to Stare. Hey! The Salmon Are Coming! (detail)\, 2025\, oil and acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Madeleine Merritt.
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/oags-fall-exhibition-celebration/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FOCUS FEST
DESCRIPTION:Igniting Creative Pathways\nOct 16-19\, 2025\nFREE and Open to the Public \nPresented 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 contemporary arts across disciplines\, while SPAO brings specialized expertise in photographic arts education and a legacy of launching creative careers. This collaboration creates the perfect environment to showcase the educational and creative development opportunities that sustain the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region’s artistic life\, spanning photography\, visual arts\, design\, media\, and more. \nWhether you’re an aspiring artist\, student\, career changer\, or simply curious\, Focus Fest offers inspiration\, connection\, and opportunities to pursue your creative future. \nFOCUS FEST 2025\n \nTHURS.\, OCT. 16 \n\nOAG’s Fall Exhibitions Celebration: 6PM – 8:30PM\n\nEndless Becomings: Explorations in Contemporary Art\nOn the Shoulders of Giants: Commemorating 20 Years of SPAO\nAlexa Mazzarello | Failure to Progress\, Project XO Award 2025\n\n\n\nOttawa Art Gallery | 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa \nFRI.\, OCT. 17 \n\nbitter/sweet Exhibition Reception: 5PM – 8PM\nSPAO Centre | 77 Pamilla Street\, Ottawa\n\nSAT.\, OCT. 18 \n\nOttawa/Gatineau City-Wide Photo Gallery Hop\nGallery map located at spao.ca/hop\n\nSUN.\, OCT. 19 \n\nCreative Opportunities Conference: 10AM – 4PM\nArtistic resources and information tables with creative conversations moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal\nOttawa Art Gallery (level 3) | 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\n\nMON. OCT. 20        \n\nDeadline for SPARK Photo Contest\nApply at spao.ca/spark
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/focus-fest/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Creative Sunday: Special Edition – Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION: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 by artist Fernando Trigo and his students.   \nFernando Trigo is an Architect and art teacher at the Modern American School in Mexico City. For almost 30 years\, he has been designing and setting monumental Day of the Dead “ofrendas”. Since 2018\, Fernando Trigo has been working in collaboration with Embassy of Mexico in Canada\, the Modern American School of Mexico City\, and the National University of Mexico (UNAM-Canada)\, to share Mexico’s most important traditions with Canadians. \n  \n           \n 
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/creative-sunday-special-edition-day-of-the-dead/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery Studio\, 10 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Led,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creative Opportunities Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nWhat’s Happening: \n\nCreative Opportunities Info fair: Visit a broad range of info tables and network with arts and culture specialists.\n3 Artist Talks\nCreative careers panel discussion\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n10:00 AM – Doors Open to the Alma Duncan Salon (Level 3) – Coffee served\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair\n10:30 AM – Artist Talk: Alexa Mazzarello\, 2025 Project XO Award Winner\, in the Sky Lounge (Level 3)\n11:45 AM Creative Careers Panel discussion Moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal featuring:\n\nLisa Soper\, International Film Production Designer\nEepmon\, Digital and Generative Artist\nRachel Weldon\, Director of Debaser\n\n\n1:00 PM – light snacks served\n1:45 PM – SPAO 20th Anniversary Alumni discussion with Neeko Paluzzi and Karsh Award Laureate\, Christine Fitzgerald (Level 3)\n3:00 PM – Artist Talk: University of Ottawa Master in Fine Art (Level 3)\n4:00 PM – Event close\n\n\nRegister as a Guest: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1708786770229?aff=oddtdtcreator \nRegister as an organization to operate an information table: https://shorturl.at/hzuyu \n          
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/creative-opportunities-conference/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 10 Daly Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Art Talk
DESCRIPTION:The OAG’s Learning and Engagement team offers Art Talk phone calls in partnership with The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre and other seniors’ organizations.\n\nExperience 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 meaning behind them. Simply dial 1-844-237-9847 to join the conversation and be encouraged to share personal experiences and memories evoked by the artwork!\n\nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE\n\nAll you need is a regular telephone to participate!\nPhone calls take place on the last Tuesday of each month\, at 10:45 am.\n\nArt Talk phone calls are also featured in the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program\, which coordinates a calendar full of voluntary phone-in opportunities that enrich the lives of local seniors. Mail-outs of Art Talk images are provided to those who register in advance.\n\nSeniors who are interested in taking part in upcoming Art Talk conversations\, and opportunities alike\, can do so by reaching out through this link:\n\nThe Good Companions Centre
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/art-talk-2/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Telephone\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seniors
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SUMMARY:Sketchy Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Studio on the last Thursday of every month to learn art techniques at the Ottawa Art Gallery.\n\nWith summer plein air sessions and surprise guest artists\, this program changes often and offers a range of learning opportunities and sketching settings.\n\nRegister here.\n\nArt materials will be provided.\n\nFor more information email cstewart@oaggao.ca or call 613-233-8699 +242.
URL:https://oaggao.ca/events/sketchy-thursdays-4/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery Studio\, 10 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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