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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,...
The first HeARTcare Symposium at OAG explored how enhanced access to arts can promote health and well-being in Canada This past November 2024, the Ottawa Art Gallery and Radical Connections hosted HeARTcare: A Symposium for Bridging Healthcare and Culture, bringing together over 150 professionals from the arts and health sectors....
Be part of the movement! This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in supporting the arts and enriching our community. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, help the OAG continue to nurture creativity, inspire artists, and offer meaningful art experiences accessible to all. At the...
The annual event recognizes established Ottawa-Gatineau artists who are part of OAG’s collection On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) Board of Directors honoured five outstanding visual artists from the region, paying tribute to the significant contributions of distinguished individuals to the Ottawa art scene and beyond....
We are thrilled to celebrate Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO of the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), for being awarded the prestigious Order of Ottawa. This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the cultural landscape of Ottawa and beyond. Alexandra has been the Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Join the OAG this fall, as we celebrate the vision and legacy of significant Ottawa-based artists, realize the culmination of several key partnerships, and highlight OAG’s commitment to presenting important artforms, in this case, the narrative power of photography and video. Together in partnership, OAG and the National Gallery of...
The Ottawa Art Gallery is thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Board of Directors, individuals who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to the gallery. As stewards of the gallery’s mission to inspire, engage, and challenge through art, the Board plays a crucial role in shaping...