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SUMMARY:Vanessa McKernan | Dusk and Boyd Waites | New Works Feature - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Vanessa McKernan’s solo exhibition Dusk. An oil painter who recently relocated from Toronto to the Ottawa Valley\, McKernan creates dreamlike\, emotionally resonant works that blur the lines between intentional thought and the subconscious. Her practice draws deeply from the garden as a recurring symbol\, exploring themes of impermanence\, intimacy\, mothering\, and the cycles of death and rebirth. Infused with personal experience\, historical references\, and intuitive imagery\, her paintings offer a poetic meditation on the complexities of the feminine psyche. \nMcKernan holds a BFA from Concordia University\, is a two-time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Award\, and is supported by the Ontario Arts Council. \nWall Space Gallery is proud to present Boyd Waites’ latest feature of new works. With imagery that is partially obscured and grounded in landscape\, these paintings encourage a personal and emotional response. Waites invites viewers to interpret each piece through their own sensory experience. The use of soft blending\, thin layers\, and subtle transitions creates a quiet\, atmospheric quality. This approach may evoke a sense of calm\, contemplation\, or memory. The works suggest a reflective mood and a quiet strength\, offering space for thought and interpretation rather than directing it. This collection continues Waites’ exploration of tone\, space\, and feeling.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/vanessa-mckernan-dusk-and-boyd-waites-new-works-feature-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T140000
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SUMMARY:Two Views On Nature by Natalie Louise & Lucie Bertrand - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Galerie Old Chelsea is pleased to present “Two Views On Nature”\, bringing together the evocative works of artists Natalie Louise and Lucie Bertrand\, each drawing inspiration from the richness and diversity of the natural world. Though their techniques and perspectives differ\, both artists share a deep reverence for nature\, translating its beauty into works that are immersive\, poetic\, and emotionally resonant. \nNatalie Louise – Wonder Captured on Canvas \nA self-taught painter from Val-des-Monts\, Natalie Louise invites viewers into serene landscapes infused with light and tranquility. Her acrylic paintings are rooted in careful observation and inspired by real places—often captured during hikes and travels. Through a close-up\, eye-level perspective\, she offers a warm\, welcoming   vision of nature that emphasizes peacefulness and authenticity. Her work gently urges us to pause\, breathe\, and take in the quiet splendour of the natural world. \nLucie Bertrand – An Exploration of Matter and Textures \nWorking in encaustic—a medium of hot wax infused with pigments—Lucie Bertrand creates textured\, multi-layered compositions that blend organic materials such as leaf-dyed paper\, metal fragments\, and aged documents. Her art is tactile and sensory\, echoing the strength and fragility of nature. Lucie’s abstract\, luminous works are as much about process as they are about form\, capturing the ever-evolving dance between materiality and transformation. \nFrom September 4 to 21\, 2025 – Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/two-views-on-nature-by-natalie-louise-lucie-bertrand-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Art in Strathcona Park
DESCRIPTION:National Capital Artisans (NCA) is excited to announce its collaboration with the Mental Illness Caregivers’ Association (MICA) to ensure the continuation of Art in Strathcona Park event. The annual outdoor event\, held in Strathcona Park by the Rideau River\, has served as a major fundraiser in support of those who care for individuals with mental illness.  After many successful years\, MICA has faced challenges that prevent them from continuing to organize the event. The NCA Executive\, recognizing the value of this important initiative\, has stepped in to support and carry it forward\, ensuring that MICA’s mission continues to thrive for the benefit of our shared community.Art in Stratchcona Park outdoor market will take place on Saturday\, September 6\, 2025 atStrathcona Park (25 Range Rd\, by the Rideau River).
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-in-strathcona-park/
LOCATION:Strathcona Park\, 25 Range Rd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 8J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Fair or Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
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SUMMARY:Expressions of Art - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fine artwork from more than 30 artists from around the region. \nSaturday\, September 6: 8 am to 4 pm\nSunday\, September 7: 10 am to 4 pm\nLocation: Carp Fairgrounds\, Agricultural Hall\, 3790 Carp Rd.\, Carp ON Show
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/expressions-of-art-2025/
LOCATION:Carp Fairgrounds\, Agricultural Hall\, 3790 Carp Rd.\, Carp\, ON\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Fair or Market,Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250829T144525Z
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SUMMARY:Drew Klassen\, Bloemstukken - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Klassen Statement \nGrowing up\, I used to watch my grandmother paint in her spare bedroom\, which served as her studio. Often she’d paint flowers. Sometimes\, to keep me occupied\, she would give me a small panel and a palette of dabs of oil paints (toxicity notwithstanding)\, and I’d try to paint what she was painting. She sometimes painted landscapes\, and sometimes flowers. My first oil painting was a small copy of one of her flower paintings\, signed on the back: ‘flowers\, by andrew’ in orange crayon. \nI haven’t always been a painter of flowers. At first\, I just painted what I saw around me but more recently\, I’ve appreciated the rigour and shape to the flower paintings by traditional Dutch or Flemish painters—paintings that moved away from simply depicting flowers in a plain botanical sense\, but also gave structure\, and which pointed towards a framework of abstraction. At the time\, these paintings were simply called ‘flower pieces’\, or\, in the tradition\, ‘bloemstukken.’ \nKlassen Biography \nDrew Klassen was born in Toronto\, and lived there until he was about four months old. He then settled in Winnipeg\, along with his parents. His grandmother\, a draughtsperson by profession and avid painter by inclination\, lived close by\, and usually looked after him when his parents were out for an evening\, or traveling. To keep him occupied\, she would often give him a pencil and spread out a discarded blueprint for him to draw on\, or give him a small canvas panel and a small palette of her oil paints to play with while he watched her paint. He didn’t dream a child’s dream of being an artist\, but those early years inculcated a habit of looking at things carefully\, and describing them with a pencil and imagination. \nFast forward to 1986: Klassen enrolled at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design\, in Halifax\, where he studied drawing\, sculpture\, and typography. During his studies at NSCAD\, his family urged him to take up a ‘sensible’ profession\, and eventually he enrolled at the Dalhousie University School of Architecture\, and graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture in 1992. But the year of his graduation was at the beginning of a global recession\, and architectural work was sparse\, so he returned to his first loves: painting and drawing. His current work tries to combine the two.\nKlassen currently lives and works in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. \nParking is available on the street and in the parking garage right behind the gallery. It is accessible from Murray Street and Clarence Street. Keep in mind parking is only $4 on the weekends!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/drew-klassen-bloemstukken-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T150000
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SUMMARY:Hélène Roy & Wendy A. Thomas - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Born in Hearst\, Ontario\, Hélène now resides in Lefaivre\, Ontario. She enjoys painting on barnboard and wooden rounds\, experimenting with oil\, watercolor\, acrylic\, and mixed media techniques\, including acrylic on tissue paper. Her work spans semi-realism to abstract expression\, exploring diverse subjects and approaches.\nA lifelong art enthusiast\, she participated in unique projects throughout high school and has since exhibited in numerous shows and holiday markets. For her\, painting is a rewarding way to explore creativity and personal expression. She is a member and volunteer at Arbor Gallery.\n* * *\nWendy A. Thomas is a Montreal-based artist whose work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Quebec and Ontario. Her paintings are represented in private collections in Canada\, the U.S.\, the Philippines\, and Bulgaria\, and have been highlighted in publications including *Embossed* and *The Review*.\nIn her semi-abstract work\, Wendy explores scale and perception\, inspired by her photography of the urban environment. She observes often-overlooked details — scratches\, dents\, and marks on concrete walls — and seeks to reveal the hidden beauty within them. Working in acrylic\, she layers paint and textures to create depth\, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface\, embrace ambiguity\, and discover new interpretations.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/helene-roy-wendy-a-thomas-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250831T150000
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SUMMARY:Heather Markgraf Lowe\, Passions & Inspirations - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Artist Heather Markgraf Lowe presents Passions and Inspirations\, an exhibition of oil paintings celebrating the beauty of landscapes and portraiture.\nPainting since 2020\, Heather draws inspiration from local parks\, beaches\, and the people she loves most—her family and their pets. Her work blends heightened realism with warmth and personality\, reflecting both the natural world and human connection.\nA member of the artists association\, Artistes Hudson Artists (AHA)\, Heather continues to expand her skills through studies in life drawing and portraiture\, translating what she sees into colour\, light\, and form. \nVernissage  \nSunday\, August 31\, 2025 \n1pm to 3pm
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/heather-markgraf-lowe-passions-inspirations-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
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SUMMARY:A Mixed Hanging
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/a-mixed-hanging/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
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SUMMARY:Crystal Beshara & Shelley Freeman at Arbor Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Beshara is an award-winning realist painter from Ontario whose work is inspired by her rural upbringing. Working in watercolour\, gouache\, and oil\, she blends fine detail with expressive strokes to explore themes of nature and rural life. An experienced educator and international exhibitor\, Crystal also leads painting workshops across North America and Europe. \nShelley Freeman’s artwork explores the hidden\, enclosed spaces of nature — caves\, rock formations\, abandoned mines\, and underwater plant life — highlighting depth\, texture\, and the play between light and dark. Inspired by travels\, hiking\, and caving\, she creates richly layered oil paintings using resins\, plaster\, and other materials\, often over several months. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public and private collections across Canada\, the U.S.\, and beyond.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/crystal-beshara-shelley-freeman-at-arbor-gallery/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
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SUMMARY:Art on the Land
DESCRIPTION:“Art on the Land” celebrates our agricultural landscape and its people. This community exhibition features artworks by farming families\, along with functional objects transformed into art by skilled makers. It also includes representations of local agriculture from those inspired by its beauty. Over 30 pieces have been generously loaned by local individuals and institutions\, honouring our region’s agricultural heritage.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-on-the-land/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250701T164932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T164932Z
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SUMMARY:Settling down - Feeling Nature’s Breath by Catherine Veilleux - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Vernissage: Saturday July 5\, 2025 from 1 to 3 pm \nGalerie Old Chelsea is delighted to present the wonderful intimate nature photographs of Catherine Veilleux\, who presented her magnificent exhibition “Entre-deux” two years ago. \nAs Veilleux tells us\, “After ‘Entre-deux’\, which has guided my gaze over the last few years\, I’m now presenting images in which one settles down – not by fleeing the tumult\, but by embracing it. Anchoring oneself in instability is a fluid dance\, and my photographs\, imbued with minimalism\, reflect this inner journey: they invite us to relax\, to breathe\, to gently connect with nature’. \nTypically composed of two colours\, sometimes just one\, and largely immersed in blur\, her images leave room for the essential\, for sensation rather than definition. Mounted on wooden panels and protected by a natural finish\, they offer themselves without barriers\, without glass\, to provide a direct\, intimate – almost tactile – presence to the viewer. \nAt a time of ever-increasing visual noise and constant urgency\, Settling Down offers something rare: a quiet\, open invitation to linger in complexity and find calm there.  An exhibition not to be missed.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/settling-down-feeling-natures-breath-by-catherine-veilleux-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250619T035004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T035004Z
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SUMMARY:Art Battle\, July 4
DESCRIPTION:Regular season event winners and All-Stars from Ottawa return for their chance to become the 2025 Ottawa City Champion and head to the Canadian National Championships in Toronto on July 24th! \nBe part of the decision-making process and vote for the ultimate winner. And don’t miss your chance to own a piece of the action with the silent auction of all original works! \nWhy attend and bring a friend? \n✨ Live Artistic Showdown – Witness the thrill as artists race against the clock to create stunning artworks.\n✨ Interactive Voting – Be part of the action; your vote crowns the champion.\n✨ Art Auction – Bid on your favourite pieces created during the event.\n✨ Community Spirit – Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Ottawa art scene. \nThis is an All Ages event.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-battle-july-4/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250701T164810Z
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SUMMARY:Settling down - Feeling Nature’s Breath by Catherine Veilleux
DESCRIPTION:From July 3 to 20\, 2025 – Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm \nVernissage: Saturday July 5\, 2025 from 1 to 3 pm \nGalerie Old Chelsea is delighted to present the wonderful intimate nature photographs of Catherine Veilleux\, who presented her magnificent exhibition “Entre-deux” two years ago. \nAs Veilleux tells us\, “After ‘Entre-deux’\, which has guided my gaze over the last few years\, I’m now presenting images in which one settles down – not by fleeing the tumult\, but by embracing it. Anchoring oneself in instability is a fluid dance\, and my photographs\, imbued with minimalism\, reflect this inner journey: they invite us to relax\, to breathe\, to gently connect with nature’. \nTypically composed of two colours\, sometimes just one\, and largely immersed in blur\, her images leave room for the essential\, for sensation rather than definition. Mounted on wooden panels and protected by a natural finish\, they offer themselves without barriers\, without glass\, to provide a direct\, intimate – almost tactile – presence to the viewer. \nAt a time of ever-increasing visual noise and constant urgency\, Settling Down offers something rare: a quiet\, open invitation to linger in complexity and find calm there.  An exhibition not to be missed.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/settling-down-feeling-natures-breath-by-catherine-veilleux/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T211122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211122Z
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SUMMARY:Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist\, curated by Kali Kim\, Lindsay Sabourin\, and Philippe Bourdau\, will be on view at Espace Pierre-Debain from June 18 to August 17\, 2025. \nCelebrating a milestone\, L’Imagier traces its roots back to 1975\, when it began as a vibrant community space for friends\, family\, and rising artistic talents. Fifty years later\, curator Simon Debain revisits this rich history in a two-part exhibition—presented simultaneously at Espace Pierre-Debain and the L’Imagier Exhibition Center. \nFollowing the municipal merger\, the newly formed City of Gatineau undertook the renovation of the former courthouse—a heritage building located in the Aylmer sector—and transformed it into a cultural center. It established its craft gallery within this space\, which will carry the name Espace Pierre-Debain\, in tribute to the artist who\, together with his partner Yvette Bond\, has profoundly shaped the cultural landscape of the region since their arrival. \nEspace Pierre-Debain offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of Pierre Debain through a curated selection of works that highlight the richness of his mediums and artistic practice. \nThe second part of the exhibition will be presented at L’Imagier in the fall of 2025. This continuation will revisit the center’s origins\, celebrate its artistic and community impact\, and showcase the unique space that Pierre and Yvette Debain envisioned and brought to life. \nFurther details will be available soon at limagier.qc.ca.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/pierre-debain-the-journey-of-a-dedicated-artist-vernissage/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T213029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213029Z
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SUMMARY:Resistant Fibres - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Resistant Fibres\, curated by Julie Graff\, presents 18 textile and fibre works of art from the Canada Council Art Bank collection by artists who use this medium as a powerful tool for protest\, resistance\, celebration\, joy and healing.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/resistant-fibres-vernissage/
LOCATION:Âjagemô art space\, 150 Elgin St.\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P 2P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T210905Z
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SUMMARY:Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist\, curated by Kali Kim\, Lindsay Sabourin\, and Philippe Bourdau\, will be on view at Espace Pierre-Debain from June 18 to August 17\, 2025. \nCelebrating a milestone\, L’Imagier traces its roots back to 1975\, when it began as a vibrant community space for friends\, family\, and rising artistic talents. Fifty years later\, curator Simon Debain revisits this rich history in a two-part exhibition—presented simultaneously at Espace Pierre-Debain and the L’Imagier Exhibition Center. \nFollowing the municipal merger\, the newly formed City of Gatineau undertook the renovation of the former courthouse—a heritage building located in the Aylmer sector—and transformed it into a cultural center. It established its craft gallery within this space\, which will carry the name Espace Pierre-Debain\, in tribute to the artist who\, together with his partner Yvette Bond\, has profoundly shaped the cultural landscape of the region since their arrival. \nEspace Pierre-Debain offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of Pierre Debain through a curated selection of works that highlight the richness of his mediums and artistic practice. \nThe second part of the exhibition will be presented at L’Imagier in the fall of 2025. This continuation will revisit the center’s origins\, celebrate its artistic and community impact\, and showcase the unique space that Pierre and Yvette Debain envisioned and brought to life. \nFurther details will be available soon at limagier.qc.ca.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/pierre-debain-the-journey-of-a-dedicated-artist/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T211954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211954Z
UID:3784-1749913200-1749920400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Threads of Memory Julie Gladstone & Olivia Mae Sinclair - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:WALL SPACE GALLERY is pleased to present Threads of Memory\, an exhibition featuring the work of Julie Gladstone and Olivia Mae Sinclair. In this powerful and introspective presentation\, both artists engage in intimate dialogues with themes of trauma\, memory\, and transformation. Through their deeply personal practices\, they navigate the intersection of inner experience and external reality\, examining how time\, spirituality\, and the physical body inform processes of healing and renewal. \nPresented alongside Threads of Memory are new works by Marney McDiarmid\, a ceramic artist based in Katarokwi/Kingston. Known for her functional and sculptural ceramics\, McDiarmid’s latest pieces will be showcased in the gallery’s window display from June 14 to 28\, 2025.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/threads-of-memory-julie-gladstone-olivia-mae-sinclair-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Threads-of-Memory.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250619T034314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T034314Z
UID:3794-1749859200-1751414399@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Kohut + Nerbonne
DESCRIPTION:Kohut Biography \nPeter Kohut was born and raised in Winnipeg\, moved to the West Coast (Victoria) to work as a graphic designer for 15 years\, and then moved to Ottawa to study for his MFA (completed 2021). His project is an exploration of repetition\, process\, and time as a way of linking the medium of painting to anchors in shared events. He has exhibited and participated in group shows in Victoria\, Vancouver\, and Ottawa. His work is part of the collections of the City of Ottawa and University of Ottawa. He is currently living and working in Ottawa\, Ontario. \nNerbonne Biography \nOriginally from the Outaouais\, Marc Nerbonne lives and works in Montréal.  His works can be found in numerous public\, corporate\, and private collections.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/kohut-nerbonne/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kohut-Nerbonne.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T211848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211848Z
UID:3781-1749859200-1751155199@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Threads of Memory Julie Gladstone & Olivia Mae Sinclair
DESCRIPTION:WALL SPACE GALLERY is pleased to present Threads of Memory\, an exhibition featuring the work of Julie Gladstone and Olivia Mae Sinclair. In this powerful and introspective presentation\, both artists engage in intimate dialogues with themes of trauma\, memory\, and transformation. Through their deeply personal practices\, they navigate the intersection of inner experience and external reality\, examining how time\, spirituality\, and the physical body inform processes of healing and renewal. \nPresented alongside Threads of Memory are new works by Marney McDiarmid\, a ceramic artist based in Katarokwi/Kingston. Known for her functional and sculptural ceramics\, McDiarmid’s latest pieces will be showcased in the gallery’s window display from June 14 to 28\, 2025.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/threads-of-memory-julie-gladstone-olivia-mae-sinclair/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Threads-of-Memory.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250109T040733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T040733Z
UID:3065-1749254400-1749427199@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Art In The Park
DESCRIPTION:The Art in the Park Festival\, held in Ottawa’s vibrant Glebe neighborhood\, caters to all collectors. Whether you’re seeking paintings\, sculptures\, crafts\, or unique items for your home or garden\, there’s something special for every taste. As you stroll through the park under the summer sky\, you’ll be amazed by the diverse selection on display. Enjoy food vendors\, picnic areas\, and best of all\, free admission!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Central Park\, 19 Clemow Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 2B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Art-In-the-park.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art in the Park":MAILTO:tnafreg@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250611T211542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211542Z
UID:3778-1749081600-1754524799@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:The Posthumous Destiny of Bodies by Judith Bellavance
DESCRIPTION:In this installation composed of photographs\, videos\, and objects\, Judith Bellavance embraces evocation\, suggestion\, and poetic resonance to explore themes of disappearance and transformation in the natural world. Like contemporary still lifes\, the works that guide this immersive\, walk-through experience form a shifting narrative centered on the idea of loss. \nUsing impermanence as a unifying thread\, Bellavance gently translates the process of endings and their quiet resolutions. Yet within this meditation on absence\, she offers a subtle invitation to hope—a quiet affirmation in the face of vanishing.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-posthumous-destiny-of-bodies-by-judith-bellavance/
LOCATION:Galerie Montcalm\, 25 Laurier St\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Le-destin-posthume-des-corps.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250425T143855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T143855Z
UID:3723-1748685600-1748793600@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:The Red Trillium Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Red Trillium Studio Tour was started by a group of talented local Artists & Fine Craftspeople\, all working alone in their Rural Studios\, who wanted to collectively share and bring awareness to the Art & Fine Craft in their community. \nWhen you visit our Artists in their Studios\, you are welcomed into their private worlds where they create their honest\, authentic and original works.\nThese are very special places where raw materials are transformed into original creations by the use of learned experiences\, specialized tools\, practices & techniques (old & new) of Craft & Art. \nYou will find exceptional Guest Artists at many of the locations\, too. \nDownload your map here: https://www.redtrilliumst.com/map/ \n 
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-red-trillium-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Red Trillium Studio Tour\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Red-Trillium-Studio-Tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250504T000507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T000507Z
UID:3765-1748563200-1756771199@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Nadia Myre: Waves of Want and Skawennati: Welcome to the Dreamhouse
DESCRIPTION:In Waves of Want\, interdisciplinary artist Nadia Myre weaves personal and political narratives around Indigenous identity\, both current and historical. \nWelcome to the Dreamhouse tells the story of Skawennati’s dynamic artistic trajectory as she envisions Indigenous people in the future.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/nadia-myre-waves-of-want-and-skawennati-welcome-to-the-dreamhouse/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SKAWENNATI-WELCOME-TO-THE-DREAMHOUSE.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250504T000650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T000650Z
UID:3768-1748538000-1748548800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Waves of Want and Welcome to the Dreamhouse - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:In Waves of Want\, interdisciplinary artist Nadia Myre weaves personal and political narratives around Indigenous identity\, both current and historical. \nWelcome to the Dreamhouse tells the story of Skawennati’s dynamic artistic trajectory as she envisions Indigenous people in the future.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/waves-of-want-and-welcome-to-the-dreamhouse-vernissage/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SKAWENNATI-WELCOME-TO-THE-DREAMHOUSE.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250314T164725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T164725Z
UID:3597-1747940400-1747956600@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Lumen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural event in Ottawa! Experience vibrant art displays\, live performances\, and immersive exhibits showcasing the city’s top visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, and performers. Join us for unforgettable night of inspiration\, connection\, and artistic expression!
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/lumen/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lumen.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250621T163825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T163825Z
UID:3814-1747872000-1754438399@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Migration Stories
DESCRIPTION:Six artists present their “stories” of migration\, reflecting the vast instinctual or altered journeys of animals and plants\, and forced human expulsion or immigration to places of hope and opportunity. The intertwining of these diverse migration stories reveals the growing complexity and urgency of species in motion. \nThe Migration artists are members of the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective. Drawn together by the theme in 2023\, they have been exploring the political\, economic\, and ecological aspects of migration through the creation of 2- and 3-dimensional print-based art in a variety of printmaking techniques and materials.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/migration-stories/
LOCATION:Shenkman Arts Centre\, 245 Centrum Blvd\, Orléans\, ON\, K1E 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trinity.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250127T050250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T052518Z
UID:3362-1747872000-1749599999@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Anastessia Bettas at Galerie St. Laurent Hill
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/anastessia-bettas-at-galerie-st-laurent-hill/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Anastessia-Bettas-May-22-–-June-10-2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250222T021410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T021410Z
UID:3495-1747656000-1747663200@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Tulip Tile Painting With Arteast (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Carole invites adults and children to purchase small blank relief tulip tiles\, originally sculpted in clay and cast in plaster. Participants can paint their tiles on-site\, bringing them to life with their favorite tulip colors. Paint and brushes provided by Carole.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/tulip-tile-painting-with-arteast-tulip-festival-6/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Carole-Ince-Tulip.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250419T010635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T010635Z
UID:3720-1747573200-1747584000@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Urban Perspectives By Maurice Dionne - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:In Maurice Dionne’s latest art exhibition\, “Urban Perspectives\,” he invites viewers to explore the intricate interplay between its built environment and the life that pulses within it. Through a series of captivating cityscapes and streetscapes\, Dionne captures not just the architecture and buildings but also the very essence of urban existence—the stories that unfold before us in every corner\, every shadow.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/urban-perspectives-by-maurice-dionne-vernissage/
LOCATION:Foyer Gallery\, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2G1W2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MDV.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Foyer Gallery":MAILTO:info@foyergallery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T103158
CREATED:20250222T024157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T024157Z
UID:3499-1747573200-1747578600@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Speed Painting With Elena NL and Arteast (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Elena NL\, an Arteast member\, will be hosting a live gouache speed-painting demo. Watch as she creates a small painting from scratch in just 15 minutes\, and take home the finished piece\, beautifully matted. The subjects vary\, including landscapes\, flowers from life\, and fruits based on reference photos.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/speed-painting-with-elena-nl-and-arteast-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Speed-Painting.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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