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Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that inspires people everywhere to give back to their communities. This December 2, 2025, support the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and help keep art free, accessible, and inspiring for everyone. By donating to one of our six pillars of giving, you’re not...
Rama, Development Officer, Ottawa Art Gallery Endless Becomings: Explorations in Contemporary Art features work by the two most recent cohorts of the University of Ottawa’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. This collaboration has, for over fourteen years, fostered meaningful connections between emerging artists, curators and the local arts community....
The ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA), in partnership with City of Ottawa ByWard Market Public Realm Office, the City of Ottawa Public Art Program, and the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), is inviting professional artists and creative teams to help bring new life to sections of York Street West through a...
Part 1 | Rama, Development Officer, Ottawa Art Gallery The Ottawa Art Gallery is a corridor to endless becomings for anyone ready to dive deep into Ottawa-Gatineau’s art scene. One such path you can take is the Curatorial Internship offered by uOttawa’s Masters in Contemporary Art Theory and in partnership with...
This season features emerging and award-winning artists, highlights key partnerships that support artistic careers, and celebrates the region’s vibrant creative sector. This fall, OAG invites the public to engage with bold new voices, connect across disciplines, and celebrate the future of art and the creative economy in the capital region....
As autumn settles over Ottawa, the OAG enters a season rich with partnership, collaboration, and shared vision. We’re proud to be a space where art, education, and community come together to shape the cultural fabric of our city. This fall, we invite you to experience a dynamic lineup of exhibitions...
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is thrilled to welcome two inspiring leaders to our Board of Directors: Megan Cornell, Kelly Wilhelm, and Melanie Yugo. Their unique expertise, passion for the arts, and deep connections to community will help guide OAG as we continue to grow as a hub for creativity,...
Located on level 1 of the Ottawa Art Gallery lies our commercial gallery, Galerie Annexe. A space featuring a rotating selection of artists from early-career to mid-career and established artists. This space sets us apart, connects us to the local art’s community, and fosters budding careers. Artist spotlight Meet Claire...
We are excited to introduce the new 2025 summer collections at the OAG Shop! For Your Next Home Refresh Ready for a home refresh? Discover our curated selection of handmade and unique pieces by local artists. If you love bold designs, DAWD’s art prints will be sure to elevate your...
Happy Group of Seven Day! On July 7, we reflect on the legacy of the Group of Seven – artists whose bold, vibrant paintings of the Canadian wilderness played a major role in shaping what came to be known as a distinctly Canadian style of art. Active in the 1920s,...