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SPAO and the Ottawa Art Gallery have come together to carry the Project X award forward as its founding partner, the Ottawa Arts Council, undergoes an exciting evolution into Arts Ottawa. In honour of this continued collaboration, the award has been renamed the PROJECT XO AWARD.⁠ The Project XO Award...

As we begin to embrace the warmth of the season, we find ourselves at an inflection point. Beyond the promise of changing weather, we are confronted with significant economic and existential challenges, particularly from the south. With U.S. institutions such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the...

New exhibitions celebrate artistic excellence through representation of diverse voices in the art world. The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is excited to launch its Spring Season with three new exhibitions that celebrate diverse voices. Through powerful reflections on identity, heritage, and storytelling, these exhibitions highlight the creativity of the queer...

Ottawa Black Art Kollective, National Gallery of Canada and Ottawa Art Gallery come together to provide springboard for next generation of local Black curatorial talent The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Ottawa Black Art Kollective (OBAK) today announced a groundbreaking partnership designed to...

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), Giant Tiger, and Kids Help Phone are proud to be working together to launch a national campaign to raise funds and awareness for Anti–Bullying Day which this year is Wednesday, February 26. Inspired by an act of kindness at a small Nova Scotia high school,...

Warm up at the Ottawa Art Gallery during Winterlude! We’ve got an exciting lineup of events, workshops, and exhibitions that are sure to spark your creativity and brighten your winter season. Visiting OAG is always FREE, and all OAG Winterlude events are free to attend.  Events and Workshops February 1 Knit...

As we step into 2025, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is thrilled to embrace a year dedicated to celebrating community, artistic excellence, and diverse voices within the art world. Our 2025 season will showcase remarkable exhibitions and initiatives that foster connections, inspire creativity, and deepen our commitment to the local...

Focused on the work of historical and contemporary artists who have contributed to the artistic life of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, our Permanent Collection is an essential part of the OAG’s activities. We are excited to look back and share a roundup of our 2024 donations, and the ways in which...

Focused on the work of historical and contemporary artists who have contributed to the artistic life of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, our Permanent Collection is an essential part of the OAG’s activities. We are excited to look back and share a roundup of our 2024 purchases, and the ways in which...

As we approach the close of 2024, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have supported the Ottawa Art Gallery throughout the year. Whether through attending exhibitions, participating in our programs, being a valued partner, or making generous donations, your involvement has made a profound difference. Together,...