Art In Ottawa

Alexandra Tataru. Faces of Passage - Vernissage
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Atrium Gallery – Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, K2G 0B5, Canada
Opening: Thursday, February 5, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Faces of Passage: A Gilded Tapestry of Hybrid Ethnicities is a portrait-based multimedia exhibition exploring unique identities shaped by movement and cultural exchange. Inspired by Canada, travel, and Eastern European heritage, hand-crafted gilded portraits merge global patterns and contemporary forms, reimagining ethnicity as fluid, relational, and continually becoming.
Alexandra Tataru, MA, is a European-born artist residing in Canada. Trained in art and design from childhood, she studied in Eastern Europe and was awarded a scholarship in Spain. Working in oil, acrylic, pastel, and gold leaf, she creates vibrant cityscapes and portraits, capturing the energy of culture, travel, and human expression.
ATRIUM ART GALLERY
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive
Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.

“It’s the kids’ turn to shine” - Vernissage
2026-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada
Galerie Old Chelsea is pleased to present the artworks by the art students from Symmes School and D’Arcy McGee High School in Aylmer. About ten years ago, Galerie Old Chelsea approached a local Chelsea school to invite them to work on art during the year, culminating with an exhibit at the Galerie. Both the kids and the teacher were very enthusiastic, and we’ve been giving the opportunity to other schools ever since.
This year, we are delighted to showcase the art by Symmes Junior (Grades 7–8) and D’Arcy McGee High School (Grade 9) in Aylmer, Quebec. Their teacher, Heawon Chun, tells us that the works span a variety of materials and processes, including drawing, mixed media, collage, painting and needle felting. Students were guided to work creatively while learning techniques that help them build confidence and skill with each medium.
The works on display celebrate their commitment, imagination, and hard work. Please join us in congratulating these young artists on their beautiful accomplishments.

Danielle Barabé-Bussières - Vernissage at Art Hub
2026-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Art Hub (127 Bridge St.), 127 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V6, Canada
FEB 14, 2-5pm – A VERNISSAGE to meet the award-winning photographer, Danielle Barabé-Bussières – Master of Photographic Arts (MPA), and view her beautiful art photography featuring birds, nature and landscapes. Enjoy wine, cheeses and other treats while talking to Danielle about her work. Danielle is an accredited member of the Professional Photographers of Canada, twice earning Photographer of the Year honours. Enjoy all the art at the Art Hub Gallery.

Florence Victor Fairy Tales and Other Stories - Vernissage
2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5, Canada
Everyone’s life is worth telling. We all have a story whose chapters address various subjects: fears, doubts, moral dilemmas, obstacles, but also encounters, friendship and love. In fairy tales, the perilous forest journey allows the main character to mature, enriched by trials and life lessons, and by the friendships forged along the way (see B. Bettelheim, The Use of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales, 1976). In my personal narrative, the cities of New York and Berlin become, in turn, this forest, a place of passage and learning.
This is the premise of this exhibition.

Where Water Meets Land - Vernissage
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Arbor Gallery, 103 High St., Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0, Canada
Mary Gourlay’s work emerges from an emotional and physical immersion in the natural world, responding to the power, fragility, and temporality of landscape. Exploring remote environments by canoe, kayak, and on foot, Gourlay creates sketches, small paintings, and photographs that capture fleeting moments of encounter. These fragmentary records form the basis for larger studio works that distill her lived experience of nature into richly expressive paintings. Since settling in Canada in 1992, her work has been shaped by the landscapes of the Canadian Shield, the south shore of the St. Lawrence near Rimouski, and the Pacific coastline of Vancouver Island.

Rise: Vernissage
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Arbor Gallery, 103 High St., Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0, Canada
Sinclair A. Maloney presents: Rise – a focused selection of landscape and seascape paintings. With a professional background in photography spanning 15 years, his work is informed by a strong sense of composition and a keen observational eye.
Influenced by 19th-century painters such as Corot and Courbet, and often compared to Turner for his atmospheric sensibility, Maloney’s paintings balance precision and mood, offering carefully observed scenes infused with subtle light, depth, and movement.

Rostros - Vernissage
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada
Vernissage: Saturday, February 28, 2 to 4 pm
For International Women’s Day, Galerie Old Chelsea is proud to present a photographic and documentary exhibition by Taimi Tovar. This initiative celebrates the presence of women in the arts, whether they are painters, musicians, architects, researchers, or cultural builders.
Born out of a shared desire to highlight the female creators who shape our cultural landscape, this exhibition is much more than a series of portraits. It is an intimate encounter with fourteen committed female artists from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for creation and expression. Through their perspectives, their stories, and their varied disciplines, these artists embody resilience, audacity, and feminine creative power.
This exhibition goes beyond simply taking portraits. It is also a series of interviews highlighting women artists from the Outaouais region. Through a series of portraits, Tovar explored the strength and growth of these exceptional women artists, each contributing in a unique way to the cultural richness of our community. It is a project that highlights women who embody inspiration through their role as artists.

Joy Kardish | Iryna Merkulova - Vernissage
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Wall Space Gallery, 1090 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3X5, Canada
Artist Joy Kardish explores the essence of stillness –the purest and most irreducible quality of the photo-image. Inspired by the enduring prints of early masters like Alfred Stieglitz, Kardish blends painstaking historic photography techniques such as cyanotype, with contemporary media to create works that seem to transcend the flow of time and cut through its ephemeral distractions.
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and currently based in Montreal, Iryna Merkulova is a visual artist whose creative journey finds inspiration in the intricate social processes of the modern world, especially within urban environments. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts (with Distinction) from Concordia University, Merkulova’s artistic exploration spans painting, drawing, and mixed media. She has participated in numerous exhibitions across Canada, receiving generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts and various cultural public organizations.

Another Cycle: Vernissage
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Atrium Gallery – Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, K2G 0B5, Canada
Another Cycle presents paintings and mixed-media works exploring the intersection of the human body and nature through surreal atmospheres and organic textures. Dinho Bento reflects on belonging, shelter and transformation, inviting viewers into a poetic dialogue about identity, emotional connection and the cyclical essence of existence.
As a Brazilian artist based in Canada, Dinho Bento merges Minas Gerais Baroque heritage with precise organic observation. He’s an internationally recognized muralist who maintains a research‑driven studio practice. His work examines tensions and harmonies between humanity and nature, creating a dialogue between public art and exhibition space.

Naturally Canada - Vernissage
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada
“Naturally Canada / Naturellement le Canada” is a dynamic exhibition of mixed media artwork inspired by the vast and diverse nature of Canada.
The collection features works that range from abstract interpretations to detailed representational pieces. Each artwork demonstrates a visible integration of mixed media and/or mixed techniques—combining materials such as paint, collage, texture, found objects, and layered processes to create depth and dimension. Through this diversity of styles and methods, the exhibition reflects not only the richness of Canada’s environment but also the varied artistic voices inspired by it.
“Naturally Canada / Naturellement le Canada” celebrates the beauty, complexity, and spirit of the natural world, inviting viewers to experience Canada’s landscapes through innovative and expressive artistic perspectives.

Stephanie Moscrip
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Art Hub (127 Bridge St.), 127 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V6, Canada
Cheese and Winne vernissage

Lenni Workman - NEW WORK: Vernissage
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5, Canada
Lenni Workman – Artist Statement
My work is a Request.
A request to the viewer to look and look again, don’t stop at superficial information.
A request to notice how time and light transform your visual world. Experience that a still-life or a room acts as a sun-dial.
A request to see the alignment of the micro and macro worlds: how much a reflecting jar of water resembles the photographs we see of our galaxy.
A request to see that we humans are part of this complex and fragile natural web of life.
A request to concentrate and dream at the same time. Just for a moment, hang your soul up on a bough with apple blossoms.
A request to marvel at the power of a seed to put out roots and the power of a bud to flower. Allow this observed power to energize your efforts to conserve nature on our planet.
Let the perfection of a moment of light summon the awe and love that it deserves.
Lenni Workman – Biography
Lenni Workman was born in Belleville, Ont., and grew up on a farm just north of there. She studied Art History at Queen’s University, graduated from St. Lawrence College, Kingston, in 1973, and has been exhibiting paintings since then. Recipient of many awards and grants, her works can be found in numerous public, corporate, and private collections throughout North America and Europe.

About Womanhood - Vernissage
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, K1E 0A1, Canada
March 26 to May 5, 2026
Opening: Thursday, March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
By looking at her role in society as a woman, wife, mother, and artist, Ada Brzeski has created a series of clay sculptures exploring womanhood, addressing the everyday realities and frustrations women face. Through these works, she hopes to foster a deeper understanding among both men and women of these often-overlooked experiences.
Ada Brzeski is a ceramic artist with over twenty years of experience. Largely self‑taught, she continues to refine her practice through courses and workshops. Drawing inspiration from her Polish heritage, she works from a shared studio in Ottawa.
TRINITY ART GALLERY
Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum Boulevard, Lower Level
Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.

Grand Nord, Valérian Mazataud - Vernissage
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Galerie Montcalm, 25 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec, J8X 3Y9, Canada
Le photographe Valérian Mazataud a recréé, avec des citoyens de son quartier de Montréal-Nord, des scènes de la vie quotidienne d’autrefois. Il a fouillé des archives photographiques et des albums de famille pour ensuite, lors d’ateliers, reconstituer ces photos en imaginant un univers à la croisée des époques et des cultures.
Près d’une centaine de participants – originaires du Québec, d’Haïti, du Salvador ou de la Turquie – ont contribué à ce processus de co-création. Il en résulte une série de diptyques où passé et présent se répondent, révélant autant l’évolution du Québec urbain que le regard des nouveaux arrivants sur leur société d’accueil.
Nous vous invitons en grand nombre au vernissage de l’exposition qui aura lieu le vendredi, 10 avril 2026, de 19 h à 21 h. L’entrée est libre et gratuite.

Slip Terrace by Andrew Rucklidge - Vernissage
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada
Galerie Old Chelsea is thrilled to present a series of new paintings by Andrew Rucklidge, an internationally recognized artist now living in Chelsea. The exhibition captures the invisible yet deeply familiar forces that shape the earth over time as Rucklidge draws on processes such as erosion, sedimentation, metamorphism, volcanic eruptions, exposed faults, and slipping terraces.
Andrew Rucklidge’s practice is rooted in an exploration of the planet’s internal gestures—subtle, powerful movements translated into paint through a deeply material and process-driven approach. Working with ancient and traditional media including egg tempera, distemper, watercolour, handmade inks, encaustic, and sun-thickened linseed oil, he constructs surfaces that echo the layered complexity of geological formations.

Terry Brynaert still*life - Vernissage
2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5, Canada
Still*life is not a meditation on fruit bowls or porcelain vases; it proposes a dialogue between breath and silence, between the pulse of existence and the hush of its surroundings. These paintings have emerged from the experience of living surrounded by nature—a life steeped in forests, rivers, and the quiet choreography of seasons. They are offered as invitations to pause, to inhabit the stillness that nature offers without demanding, and to recognize that stillness is never empty; it hums with life.
From a distance, the works may appear akin to realism, as if reality itself were gently lifted from the forest floor and pinned to canvas. Yet, as the viewer approaches, the illusion fractures. What may have appeared serene reveals a riot of detail—brushstrokes that mimic the chaos of wind‑tossed leaves, textures that echo the restless industry of bees buzzing about. This duality mirrors the experience of walking in the woods: the grandeur of treetops overhead, and, at your feet, a single ant bearing the improbable weight of a pine needle. Stillness, here, is not stasis; it is a layered complexity, a quiet teeming.
It is from this layered, breathing stillness of the natural world that the studio’s own quiet emerges. In the act of painting, thought slows to a near‑motionless drift, settling into a trance‑like, empty‑headed calm. The studio becomes a kind of interior forest—silent, attentive, stripped of urgency—where gesture arises without strain and decisions surface from a place beneath language. This meditative quiet is not separate from nature but echoes it, becoming another form of listening.
Immersion in nature is not an escape but a return. Silence is not absence, but presence amplified. Each painting becomes a vessel for this paradox—where calm and vitality coexist, where the infinite and the infinitesimal converse in colour and form.
In still*life, the viewer is invited to slow down, to look twice, to surrender to the tension between order and disorder. These works are not so much representations; they are translations of experience, carrying the scent of pine, the flicker of shadow, the pulse of unseen lives. They strive to remind that stillness is not the opposite of life—it is its most profound articulation.

WALL SPACE GALLERY - Vernissage
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Wall Space Gallery, 1090 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3X5, Canada
Nicole Allen | From the ground up
Kaitlin Johnson | Falling Back Into Bloom
Crystal Beshara | WILD HEART Tapestries: Portraits from the Forest & Garden
Exhibition Dates: April 11 – 25
Vernissage: Saturday, April 11 at 3 – 5 PM

Farther Afield - Vernissage
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Carleton Place Gallery, 210 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3G9, Canada
The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is pleased to invite you to a special off-site exhibition, “Farther Afield”, opening this Saturday, April 25th, at the Carleton Place Gallery.
This time, we’re taking things a little farther afield. For this exhibition, 29 artists are stepping outside our usual Kanata home and bringing their work to the Carleton Place Gallery. This is a chance to discover a wide range of local art in a fresh setting.
The exhibition features a diverse range of work, including painting, fibre art, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, reflecting the breadth of our artists’ practices.

Make an afternoon of it: visit the gallery, meet the artists, and enjoy the charm of Carleton Place along the way.

Exhibition Dates: April 25 – May 15, 2026

Join us for the Vernissage: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and be part of the energy of opening day.

Carleton Place Gallery
210 Bridge St
Carleton Place, ON
https://www.cpgallery.ca/
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed Monday and Tuesday)

The Fourth Annual West End Sculpture Show - Vernissage
2026-05-03 12:30 - 15:30 | Kanata Civic Art Gallery, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, ON, K2K 2W3, Canada
The Fourth Annual West End Sculpture Show runs from April 28 through to May 10 at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery (John G. Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata). This is a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary sculpture in stone, metal, wood, and mixed media made by sculptors from across the National Capital Region. Free and open to the public.
The public is also invited to meet all of the exhibiting artists at Vernissage on Sunday, May 3rd (12:30-3:30 pm)
About NCNS: The National Capital Network of Sculptors is a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation for the sculptural arts in the National Capital region. Members include both professional and talented emerging artists.
