Exhibitions

In the Galleries

Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art, made possible by Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk through traveling workshops offered in communities across Nunavik since 2014.

Normee Ekoomiak (19482009) was an Inuk storyteller from Nunavik. Through his paintings, books and vibrant akinnamiutait (wall-hangings), he documented Inuit life, stories and traditions with joy and reverence. 

Grotto showcases a selection of artworks generously donated by Bill Staubi to the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in 2024. This exhibition pays homage to Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and his deep-rooted commitment to Ottawa’s vibrant contemporary art scene. 

The Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is a significant art collection that spans the modern period and includes work from a wide range of Canadian art styles, geographical regions, and periods. The two largest themes represented in the collection are landscape and abstraction.

Around the OAG

This work delves into the beauty of flowers and their Fibonacci connections, as well as cosmic fascination and intertwining Earth and lunar rhythms.

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon).

Touring Exhibitions

Dark Ice demonstrates the intersections between the unique artistic, studio, and land-based practices of Leslie Reid of Ottawa, ON, and Robert Kautuk of Kangiqtugaapik (Clyde River), NU.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Sight, Not Seeing

In Sight, not Seeing, Black artists grapple with the tension between visibility and invisibility in Canada. This exhibition challenges how representation is shaped—and often distorted—by colonial legacies.

Past Exhibitions

May 3, 2025  -
June 4, 2025
April 26, 2025  -
June 22, 2025
January 18, 2025  -
April 20, 2025
February 1, 2025  -
April 27, 2025
November 15, 2024  -
December 15, 2024
October 24, 2024  -
January 12, 2025
October 11, 2024  -
November 10, 2024
August 31, 2024  -
October 20, 2024
September 21, 2024  -
June 8, 2025
September 7, 2024  -
October 6, 2024
July 6, 2024  -
August 25, 2024

exhibition archives: 1987-2021

Open from 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday and Sunday and from 10 AM to 9 PM Wednesday to Saturday. Closed on Mondays. Admission is always FREE.