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SUMMARY:The Light We Hold\, The Light We Carry - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:During a sabbatical year devoted to creative exploration\, Lauren Michelle Levesque immersed herself in the slow\, reflective processes of making. The resulting works\, gathered under the title “the light we hold\, the light we carry”\, illuminate the quiet ways in which art-making brings meaning\, care\, whimsy\, and a touch of magic into everyday life. \nCreated within the intimate spaces of home\, these textile-based pieces give form to stories of connection and transformation. An arts-based researcher and associate professor at Saint Paul University in Ottawa\, Levesque’s work explores how everyday spaces become sites of social\, political\, and personal significance. Through this exhibition\, she invites viewers to reflect on how creativity itself becomes an act of holding light — for ourselves\, and for one another.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-light-we-hold-the-light-we-carry-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Isabelle Gauvreau - TIME (Vernissage)
DESCRIPTION:Isabelle Gauvreau’s work has always focused on the human condition and\, more specifically\, on the interpretation of the female body through the development of a highly personal visual language. Her practice is inspired by a long lineage of women artists influenced by feminism\, from the 1970s to the present day. \nThis series is an emotional and visual response to existential questions in the face of today’s global crises. From these impressions of rupture\, what emerges\, if not\, as Leonard Cohen suggested\, light? Gauvreau seeks to bring together what unites us: light as well as darkness\, for one cannot exist without the other. \nThis duality manifests in the series through contrasts of splashes\, golden orbs\, and white flashes on dark backgrounds\, all striving toward harmony. In response to a growing need to reconnect with nature\, Gauvreau also explores more elaborate techniques\, adding colour with stick paint\, which brings an even more earthy quality to her work than usual. \nCollage on Japanese paper remains central to the artist’s approach. The use of gold leaf and pigments serves as an anchor and symbolizes a connection to nature. Writing and drawing intertwine in layered compositions over collage and ink drips\, encounters that evoke complex impressions.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/isabelle-gauvreau-time-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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SUMMARY:Sunlit Moments by Marianne Feaver - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Marianne Feaver celebrates the natural world through colour and light. Fleeting moments of radiance – sunlight filtering through trees\, the shimmer of water across a lake or the dancing highlights of flower petals – form the heart of her work.  Her inspiration is drawn from the landscapes that surround her; the forest trails of the Gatineau Hills or the peaceful\, rugged beauty that surrounds Wakefield. \nThrough vivid colour and loose\, expressive brushstrokes\, Marianne translates her emotional response to the landscape onto canvas.  Each painting seeks to capture the awe\, joy and serenity found in those moments – the stillness of reflection\, the brilliance of passing light\, the quiet energy of the natural world. \nHer works invite the viewer to pause and be immersed in the harmony and vitality of the scene – to breathe\, to feel the exuberance\, and to be transported to a place of peace and familiarity.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/sunlit-moments-by-marianne-feaver-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:BHAT BOY: Artist Showcase - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Experience the grand reveal of ‘National Capital Legacy’\nThe Salon Des Bananes is proud to present this special Artist Showcase\, featuring Bhat Boy\, one of Ottawa’s most celebrated artists. Be among the first to see the reveal of Bhat’s latest painting: National Capital Legacy – measuring an impressive 9 ft x 9 ft! \nThe National Capital Legacy art piece was commissioned by the National Capital Commission for its 125th anniversary\, and will be displayed in the public area of the NCC’s new headquarters (at 80 Elgin Street). \nYou will also get to see several other original artworks by Bhat Boy!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/bhat-boy-artist-showcase-vernissage/
LOCATION:Salon des Bananes\, 2207 Carling Ave.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2B 7E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:An Nguyen\, "Fortune" Solo Exhibition - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Artist Statement\n\n\n\n\nAs immigrants entering a foreign land\, we all share the common desire to make our new country a place we can freely call home. We make efforts\, from bringing our culinary traditions\, to running enterprises that shape a nation’s economic future. As newcomers we do so with innovation\, grit and determination. Our journeys to freedom are often fought with challenges\, sacrifice\, and difficult decisions. \nApril 30th\, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary since the fall of Saigon. The Canadian government recognizes this day as a national day to commemorate the large exodus of Vietnamese refugees and their acceptance into Canada. Through art\, I bear witness to this historical event by creating a series of paintings\,  which illustrates the story of my refugee beginnings and celebrates how far I’ve come. My vivid paintings chronicle the perilous journey of leaving Vietnam to stories of life as an Canadian immigrant. \nDuring the Vietnam war\, my parents lived through the trauma of hearing constant gunshots while watching the skies engulfed in flames. They heard cries of those lost at sea and witnessed children die in the arms of their parents. They saw the desperate who tossed their offspring onto precarious vessels in  the hopes that their child might find potential refuge. These memories are etched in their hearts and forever changed their view on life and parenting. \nMy brother and I grew up in a home grounded in traditional values situated within a typical Canadian milieu. Growing up\, most of what we learned about the Vietnam War was through our parents. My parents taught us how to cook old family recipes so that we remember where we came from\, while watching Wheel of Fortune. They planted flowers to beautify our home\, while cultivating basil and chili plants for aromatic dishes. As stoic survivors of war\, they cried when I graduated from university. They decorated the house in “lucky” red to affirm their happiness during my tea ceremony\, and shared laughter and joy when I danced at my wedding. They are changemakers who bravely risked everything so that we could live in safety to pursue our hopes and dreams. As a child of these war heroes\, I honour their valour and courage in the face of such seemingly insurmountable adversity. \nThis exhibition showcases\, how my road to a bright future\, was  founded on decades of personal sacrifices and hardship. For many Vietnamese Boat People\, crossing the tumultuous South China Sea was a huge risk. Like many immigrant families our origins were humble\, but overtime we have made substantial contributions to our communities\, while preserving our heritage and customs. It is my hope that this exposition celebrates the half-century of achievements of the Vietnamese diaspora and the triumphs we have made in the face of adversity. Let this show be a beacon of light that shines luck on those who today make similar perilous journeys. May their “hopes adrift” in the water\, to light a path towards safety and a better future. \nAn Nguyen \n\n\nGrand Opening : \nNOV 6\, 2025\, 5:30pm to 7:30pm\, \nAtrium Art Gallery\, Ben Franklin Place\, 101 Centre Point Drive\, Ottawa\, ON \nFree Family Friendly Event \n 
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/an-nguyen-fortune-solo-exhibition-vernissage/
LOCATION:Atrium Gallery – Ben Franklin Place\, 101 Centrepointe Dr\, Ottawa\, K2G 0B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:TwelvebyTwelve 2025 - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Wall Space Gallery x Interval House of Ottawa \nPurchase advance tickets!\nOr pay at the door (suggested minimum donation of $10)\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening celebrating local creativity and community impact at Wall Space Gallery’s TwelvebyTwelve\, a large-scale group exhibition featuring square-foot artworks and jewellery by more than 50 Canadian artists. This annual event offers a unique opportunity to acquire works by both emerging and established artists at accessible price points. \nEnjoy art\, jewellery\, drinks\, snacks\, and more\, with every ticket including entry into a raffle for a chance to win a stunning piece from one of our participating local jewellers\, including Hailey Jane\, Andrea Mueller\, Galili Ellis Jewelry\, and Brenda Wong. \nAs part of this year’s event\, we’re proud to support Interval House of Ottawa\, a local organization providing safety and shelter for women and children fleeing violence. Proceeds from ticket and painting sales will directly fund the purchase of furniture for their new second-stage housing\, scheduled to open in spring 2026. This new space will offer safe\, stable housing and enhanced supports for families rebuilding their lives after violence\, and your participation will help make it feel like home for those transitioning to safety and independence. This is a wonderful opportunity to give meaningful\, artful gifts this holiday season while supporting those in need. \n\nPlease join us at the gallery for the opening reception on\nThursday\, Nov 27 from 5 – 7 pm!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/twelvebytwelve-2025-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Winter Count: Embracing the Cold - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Featuring more than 150 works from the early 19th century to the present\, this exhibition brings together Indigenous\, Canadian settler and European perspectives on the subject. \nWinter Count delves into concepts of tradition\, identity and heritage as it explores how individual artists engage with winter motifs through objects\, paintings\, sculpture and works on paper. Historic Indigenous belongings are juxtaposed with works by contemporary artists like Inuit printmaker Pitseolak Ashoona and Cree artists Duane Linklater and Kent Monkman\, highlighting ancestral knowledge\, storytelling and contemporary critique. The exhibition then draws comparisons between Canadian painters such as Maurice Cullen and Clarence Gagnon and French Impressionists Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro\, focusing on their distinct approaches to capturing the effects of light on snow. Finally\, it reveals a shared visual language among Canadian artists like J.E.H. MacDonald and Lawren S. Harris and their Canadian and Scandinavian counterparts through the lens of winter. \nNamed for the pictorial records used by Indigenous nations from the Plains like the Lakota\, Winter Countreflects on themes of survival\, adaptation and kinship\, portraying winter as a transformative force that shapes human experience. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between the departments of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization\, Canadian Art and European\, American and Asian art.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/winter-count-embracing-the-cold-vernissage/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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