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SUMMARY:WALL SPACE GALLERY - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Allen | From the ground up\nKaitlin Johnson | Falling Back Into Bloom\nCrystal Beshara | WILD HEART Tapestries: Portraits from the Forest & Garden \nExhibition Dates: April 11 – 25\nVernissage: Saturday\, April 11 at 3 – 5 PM
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/wall-space-gallery-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:Terry Brynaert still*life - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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. \nIt 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. \nImmersion 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/terry-brynaert-stilllife-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T150013Z
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SUMMARY:Slip Terrace by Andrew Rucklidge - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAndrew 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/slip-terrace-by-andrew-rucklidge-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260405T153245Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Nord\, Valérian Mazataud - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrès 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. \nNous 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/grand-nord-valerian-mazataud-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Montcalm\, 25 Laurier St\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260314T232828Z
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SUMMARY:Lenni Workman - NEW WORK
DESCRIPTION:Lenni Workman – Artist Statement \nMy work is a Request.\nA request to the viewer to look and look again\, don’t stop at superficial information.\nA request to notice how time and light transform your visual world.  Experience that a still-life or a room acts as a sun-dial.\nA 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.\nA request to see that we humans are part of this complex and fragile natural web of life.\nA request to concentrate and dream at the same time. Just for a moment\, hang your soul up on a bough with apple blossoms.\nA 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.\nLet the perfection of a moment of light summon the awe and love that it deserves. \nLenni Workman – Biography\nLenni 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/lenni-workman-new-work/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
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UID:4465-1775260800-1775433599@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Pakenham Maple Run Tour
DESCRIPTION:April 4 and 5 2026 from 10am to 4pm daily.\nDiscover the art and fine craft of local artists and artisans at 7 fascinating tour stops located in and around the charming heritage village of Pakenham \nSpring is just around the corner and the sap will soon be running – which means it’s almost time for the annual Pakenham Maple Run Tour of art\, fine craft\, local food\, and heritage. On April 4 and 5th\, the 22nd year of this tour returns with exceptional artists and artisans in 7 fascinating tour stops in and around the beautiful village of Pakenham. Experience a huge variety of carefully curated creative expressions\, including painting\, pottery\, pewter\, glass\, jewellery\, photography\, weaving\, soap-making\, blacksmithing\, paper arts\, woodworking\, artisanal food\, and so much more. New artists join the Tour each year! Take a drive of discovery along the Tour route\, where you can take in spectacular spring scenery en route to experiencing the Tour’s unique locations: heritage buildings\, a craft brewery\, a cidery\, a one-room schoolhouse\, and a sugar bush. New this year\, a new stop at the Cedarhill Tree Farm has been added.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/pakenham-maple-run-tour/
LOCATION:Pakenham and surrounding area\, Pakenham\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260319T164934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164934Z
UID:4495-1775156400-1775170800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Art Battle\, April 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where imagination comes to life! Watch as talented artists transform blank canvases into breathtaking masterpieces in just 20 electrifying minutes per round. \nFeel the energy in the air as creativity flows and the crowd cheers them on. \nVote to crown the ultimate champion and take home a piece of the night with the silent auction of all original works. \nArt Battle Ottawa is an all-ages event. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: April 2\nTime: 7:00PM\nLocation: Ottawa
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-battle-april-2-2026/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260306T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194537Z
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SUMMARY:About Womanhood - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:March 26 to May 5\, 2026 \nOpening: Thursday\, March 26\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm \nBy 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. \nAda 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. \nTRINITY ART GALLERY\nShenkman Arts Centre\n245 Centrum Boulevard\, Lower Level\nFree admission. Wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/about-womanhood-vernissage/
LOCATION:Shenkman Arts Centre\, 245 Centrum Blvd\, Orléans\, ON\, K1E 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260314T233134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T233134Z
UID:4461-1774101600-1774112400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Lenni Workman - NEW WORK: Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Lenni Workman – Artist Statement \nMy work is a Request.\nA request to the viewer to look and look again\, don’t stop at superficial information.\nA request to notice how time and light transform your visual world.  Experience that a still-life or a room acts as a sun-dial.\nA 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.\nA request to see that we humans are part of this complex and fragile natural web of life.\nA request to concentrate and dream at the same time. Just for a moment\, hang your soul up on a bough with apple blossoms.\nA 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.\nLet the perfection of a moment of light summon the awe and love that it deserves. \nLenni Workman – Biography\nLenni 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/lenni-workman-new-work-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260303T212423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212423Z
UID:4428-1774101600-1774112400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Stephanie Moscrip
DESCRIPTION:Cheese and Winne vernissage
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/stephanie-moscrip/
LOCATION:Art Hub (127 Bridge St.)\, 127 Bridge Street\, Carleton Place\, ON\, K7C 2V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260303T211609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T211609Z
UID:4423-1774098000-1774108800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Naturally Canada - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:“Naturally Canada / Naturellement le Canada” is a dynamic exhibition of mixed media artwork inspired by the vast and diverse nature of Canada. \nThe 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. \n“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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/naturally-canada-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260303T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T211440Z
UID:4420-1773878400-1775433599@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Naturally Canada
DESCRIPTION:“Naturally Canada / Naturellement le Canada” is a dynamic exhibition of mixed media artwork inspired by the vast and diverse nature of Canada. \nThe 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. \n“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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/naturally-canada/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260225T025607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T025607Z
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SUMMARY:Another Cycle: Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/another-cycle-vernissage/
LOCATION:Atrium Gallery – Ben Franklin Place\, 101 Centrepointe Dr\, Ottawa\, K2G 0B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260222T012738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T012738Z
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual International Art and Found Day
DESCRIPTION:The concept of Art and Found was created 7 years ago by Toronto artist Courtney Senior. Before she found her footing in the world of selling art\, Courtney decided to find loving homes for her work by giving it away for free. She would package up her original artworks and leave them around different neighbourhoods in Toronto for people to find. Each artwork came with a note on the outside that read “Hello\, I’m an original abstract painting in need of a loving home. FREE ART #ArtandFound.” \nWith the hashtag and personalized note on the inside\, dozens of residents have contacted Courtney over the years sharing their excitement and gratitude for their new piece of artwork. Realizing the impact this had on the community and the keen interest of fellow artists to join in this initiative\, Art and Found Day was born. \nWant to participate? More info here: https://artandfoundday.com/  \n\n\nHow It Works\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists choose one or more artworks – it could be a painting\, photograph\, drawing\, handmade item\, music album etc.\nEach piece is packaged up safely and clearly marked with the hashtag #ArtandFoundDay2026.\nAn additional note is on the inside with information about the piece and the artist\nArtworks will be dropped off within the artists’ communities on March 12th\, 2026.\nTo share your art drop or your art find use the hashtag #ArtandFoundDay and be sure to tag @ArtandFoundDay
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-6th-annual-international-art-and-found-day/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260306T193634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193634Z
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SUMMARY:Joy Kardish | Iryna Merkulova - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBorn 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/joy-kardish-iryna-merkulova-vernissage/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260216T033147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T033147Z
UID:4318-1772877600-1772899200@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Art Lending of Ottawa Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\,1265 Walkley Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\n\n\nArt Show Free Admission \n\n\nFree Parking & Wheelchair Access \n\n\nGift certificates are available at each art show for future art purchases or rentals. \n\n\nNo sales tax \n\n\nDoor prizes available to be won \nArt by over forty local juried artists includes affordable oils\, acrylics\, watercolours\, mixed media\, encaustics\, ink\, pastels\, photography\, printmaking\, and mosaics.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-lending-of-ottawa-art-show/
LOCATION:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre\, 1265 Walkley Rd\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 6P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Iryna Merkulova | Peripheral Surfaces
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: March 7 – 21\nVernissage: Saturday\, March 7 from 3 – 5 pm\, artist talk @ 3:45 pm \nWall Space Gallery is excited to present Peripheral Surfaces\, a solo exhibition by Montreal-based artist Iryna Merkulova\, in celebration of International Women’s Month. In this series\, Merkulova treats the storefront window not as a transparent boundary but as a charged surface where desire\, access\, and distance collide. Her paintings do not present the city as coherent or navigable. Instead\, they concentrate on glass\, signage\, glare\, and artificial light\, the very elements that structure how we look and what we are permitted to see. \nBorn in Kyiv and based in Montreal\, Merkulova approaches urban space from a position shaped by movement and relocation. Reflection becomes more than a visual device. It becomes a condition of inhabiting the city without fully claiming it. Commercial surfaces dominate the field of vision\, flattening architecture into image and transforming interiors into spectacle.\nAcross Peripheral Surfaces\, the city emerges as layered\, seductive\, and unstable. Glass does not clarify but multiplies\, and signage does not simply advertise but structures perception. Merkulova’s brushwork reinforces this instability\, allowing forms to flicker between solidity and dissolution. These paintings locate urban life at the edge of visibility\, where belonging is provisional and space is experienced through surface.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/iryna-merkulova-peripheral-surfaces/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193049Z
UID:4432-1772841600-1774137599@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Joy Kardish | Simplicity in a Turbulent World
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: March 7 – 21\nVernissage: Saturday\, March 7 from 3 – 5 pm \nWall Space Gallery is proud to present Simplicity in a Turbulent World\, a solo exhibition by Ottawa-based photographer Joy Kardish\, in celebration of International Women’s Month. The exhibition considers the quiet\, sustaining moments often overlooked in the midst of unrest. In this body of work\, Kardish turns toward the textures of stillness\, the subtle play of light and surface\, and the small spaces where presence settles into form. Working through historic analog processes\, she creates images that favor deliberation over immediacy and material depth over spectacle. \nAcross the exhibition\, Kardish’s use of cyanotype\, gelatin silver\, and lith printing reflects a commitment to process as a form of discipline. They are structured\, measured\, and materially grounded. In a time marked by volatility and distraction\, Simplicity in a Turbulent World proposes a steadier visual language\, one rooted in light\, shadow\, and the enduring physicality of the photographic print. \n 
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/joy-kardish-simplicity-in-a-turbulent-world/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260217T032134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T032134Z
UID:4342-1772737200-1772753400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Art Battle\, March 5 2026
DESCRIPTION:3 rounds of action \n📅 March 5 @ 7:00 PM\n📍 Overflow Brewing – 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\n🎟️ GET TICKETS \n  \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 the Ottawa art scene. \nArt Battle Ottawa is an all-ages event.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-battle-march-5-2026/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260222T035035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T035035Z
UID:4369-1772287200-1772294400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Rostros - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Vernissage: Saturday\, February 28\, 2 to 4 pm \nFor 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. \nBorn 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rostros-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rostros-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260225T024215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T024215Z
UID:4401-1772283600-1772290800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Rise: Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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.\nInfluenced 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rise-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sinclair-A.-Maloney.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260225T023841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T023841Z
UID:4396-1772283600-1772290800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Where Water Meets Land - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/where-water-meets-land-vernissage/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Where-Water-Meets-Land.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260224T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T031655Z
UID:4375-1772125200-1772136000@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Florence Victor Fairy Tales and Other Stories - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is the premise of this exhibition.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/florence-victor-fairy-tales-and-other-stories-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260225T024115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T024426Z
UID:4398-1772064000-1775433599@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Rise: Sinclair A. Maloney
DESCRIPTION: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.\nInfluenced 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rise-sinclair-a-maloney/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260225T023730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T024506Z
UID:4393-1772064000-1775433599@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Where Water Meets Land: Mary Gourlay
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/where-water-meets-land-mary-gourlay/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260224T031538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T031538Z
UID:4372-1772064000-1773791999@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Florence Victor Fairy Tales and Other Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is the premise of this exhibition.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/florence-victor-fairy-tales-and-other-stories/
LOCATION:Galerie St-Laurent + Hill\, 293 Dalhousie St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260222T034814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T034814Z
UID:4366-1772064000-1773619199@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:“Rostros: Faces And Voices Of Women Artists In The Outaouais Region” by Taimi Tovar
DESCRIPTION:February 26 to March 15\, 2026 – Wednesday to Sunday\, noon to 5 pm \nVernissage: Saturday\, February 28\, 2 to 4 pm \nFor 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. \nBorn 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rostros-faces-and-voices-of-women-artists-in-the-outaouais-region-by-taimi-tovar/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260203T233309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T233408Z
UID:4262-1771614000-1771630200@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:OBSIDIAN
DESCRIPTION:OBSIDIAN is a FORM event — a curated art experience by Public Display Agency that blends design\, dialogue\, and discovery. This one-night showcase unites visual artists\, designers\, and makers in an immersive\, gallery-style setting at The Urban Centre. OBSIDIAN invites guests to slow down\, engage\, and experience art in a new way. Admission is RSVP-based and pay-what-you-want\, making it accessible while supporting artists directly. We believe art helps people find meaning\, belonging\, and community. Through events like OBSIDIAN\, Public Display Agency brings artists and audiences together to feel seen\, supported\, and part of something bigger.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/obsidian/
LOCATION:The Urban Centre\, 70 Bongard Ave\, Nepean\, ON\, K2E 7Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260216T025650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T025650Z
UID:4301-1771200000-1774828799@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Intersections
DESCRIPTION:Stop in between  February 15 and March 29\, 2026 to see the show\, Intersections.The Art Hub cooperative gallery is staffed by the artists themselves and you can stop in any time to meet them and get to know their work!Open 10-5 daily\, 7 days a week\, at 127 Bridge St.\, Carleton Place\, ON
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/intersections/
LOCATION:Art Hub (127 Bridge St.)\, 127 Bridge Street\, Carleton Place\, ON\, K7C 2V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260423T190502
CREATED:20260216T031921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T032154Z
UID:4313-1771113600-1776124799@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Elaf Selim at Constitution Square
DESCRIPTION: Elaf Selim is a fine artist known for luminous\, romantic paintings that explore femininity\, stillness\, and emotional refuge. A Canadian-Egyptian artist raised in Kuwait\, her work is shaped by a life lived across cultures\, landscapes\, and visual traditions. From an early age\, she was encouraged toward imagination and creative expression\, laying the foundation for a lifelong devotion to art.  \nHer painting practice is informed by training in classical oil painting and modern mixed-media techniques\, resulting in dreamlike works that balance structure with intuition. Rooted in Contemporary Romanticism\, Selim creates contemplative paintings of feminine figures\, gardens\, and delicate symbols. Her work offers a counterpoint to a culture of speed and anxiety by privileging slowness\, intimacy\, and light.  \nSelim’s imagery is immediately recognizable: feminine figures\, gardens\, and symbolic elements inhabiting a gentle\, luminous world just beyond waking. Working intuitively\, she draws from dreams\, memory\, meditation\, and nature. Her process includes layered oils\, fluid mark-making\, and hand-printed collage papers created from botanical materials gathered in her garden\, resulting in works that glow with depth and subtle texture.  \nShe creates in her home studio surrounded by gardens\, with the intention that her paintings become sanctuaries; offering collectors moments of rest\, intimacy\, and calm within a fast-paced world. Her work is represented by galleries\, exhibited in juried and curated shows\, and held in private collections\, resonating with collectors drawn to quiet beauty\, emotional presence\, and romantic stillness. 
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/elaf-selim-at-constitution-square/
LOCATION:Constitution Square\, 350 Albert St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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