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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:Rachel Kalpana JAMES Bright Oriental Star
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue between contemporary and historical art offers fresh perspectives on the past\, and in this exhibition\, South-Asian Canadian artist Rachel Kalpana James creates an immersive installation that illuminates a pivotal moment of East-West interaction in the early 20th century. Her work centers on Rabindranath Tagore’s 1929 visit to Canada. A renowned Indian poet and philosopher\, Tagore’s ideas on spirituality and nature resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. While the impact of his visit on Canadian artists\, particularly members of the Group of Seven such as Lawren S. Harris and Frederick Varley\, has been largely overlooked\, James’ installation offers a space to reconsider this overlooked influence. \nThrough a dynamic interplay of media\, James pairs stylized footage of foliage with text from Tagore’s poetry and newspaper clippings documenting his Canadian visit. The pulsating words on screen\, evocative of a heartbeat or a newsreel\, create a sense of urgency and immediacy. Distorted images of iconic Canadian landscapes—reminiscent of Group of Seven works—subtly challenge the established artistic narrative. Projected onto a chalked background\, the installation navigates the space between documentary and imagination\, blurring the boundaries between history and fiction. By inviting viewers to question how history is shaped and perceived\, James’ work encourages a critical re-examination of the complex relationship between colonial and national narratives in Canadian art.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/rachel-kalpana-james-bright-oriental-star/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260426T134622
CREATED:20250211T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T182429Z
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SUMMARY:New Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:An art show of local artists from the Arteast Ottawa association.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Shenkman Arts Centre\, 245 Centrum Blvd\, Orléans\, ON\, K1E 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20260426T134622
CREATED:20250307T225849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T225849Z
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SUMMARY:Arteast Awards Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Arteast annual juried exhibition.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/arteast-awards-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St-Laurent Complex\, 525 Coté St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1K 0Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250307T231454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T231454Z
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SUMMARY:Radioactive: a selection of nuclear ephemera and records from john o’brian’s atomic collection
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of twenty years\, art historian John O’Brian curated a collection of atomic era ephemera that provides deep insight into the cultural landscape of the nuclear age. This exhibition showcases a carefully chosen selection of O’Brian’s atomic artifacts\, including photographs\, postcards\, scientific reports\, and children’s games. These objects serve as tangible reminders of humanity’s complex relationship with nuclear power\, reflecting both its fascination and its fear.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/radioactive-a-selection-of-nuclear-ephemera-and-records-from-john-obrians-atomic-collection/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Canada\, 380 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250327T163628Z
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SUMMARY:Paysager\, Émilie Rondeau
DESCRIPTION:L’exposition « Paysager » de l’artiste Émilie Rondeau sera présentée à la Galerie Montcalm\, du 3 avril au 25 mai 2025. \n« Paysager » évoque la traversée d’un vaste territoire. Modulée par une variété de matériaux et de technologies\, cette promenade à laquelle nous convie l’artiste à travers les différentes stations de l’exposition\, retrace les étapes de son processus créatif.\nDes assemblages multiples se construisent de manière organique par l’accumulation des textures et des couleurs\, des jeux d’échelle et d’effets d’ombre et de lumière. Issus d’un langage hybride\, ces dispositifs s’animent et se transforment mutuellement\, créant de nouvelles associations qui nous amènent à mi-chemin entre le monde des objets et celui de l’abstraction. \nNous vous invitons en grand nombre au vernissage de l’exposition qui aura lieu le jeudi 3 avril 2025\, de 19 h à 21 h\, à la Galerie Montcalm\, située au 1er étage de la Maison du Citoyen au 25\, rue Laurier à Gatineau. \nL’entrée est libre et gratuite.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/paysager-emilie-rondeau/
LOCATION:Galerie Montcalm\, 25 Laurier St\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, J8X 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250415T221355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T221355Z
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SUMMARY:Journeys/Voyages
DESCRIPTION:Artist: Andrea Chartrand\nDates:  April 4 to June 6\, 2025\nMedia: Acrylic paintings\nAll work is NFS\nTitle:  Journeys/Voyages\nMeet the Artist: May 3\, 1-2 pm\n\nOttawa Public Library – Blackburn Hamlet\n199 Glen Park Dr\, Ottawa\, ON K1B 5B8\n 
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/journeys-voyages/
LOCATION:Blackburn Hamlet Public Library\, 199 Glen Park Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1B5B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250327T164227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T164227Z
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SUMMARY:Les secrets du vent\, Anne-Yvonne Jouan
DESCRIPTION:L’exposition « Les secrets du vent » de l’artiste Anne-Yvonne Jouan sera présentée à l’Espace Pierre-Debain\, du 9 avril au 1 juin 2025. \nAnne-Yvonne Jouan crée des jardins à partir de papier et de végétaux séchés\, récoltés dans son environnement à l’île d’Orléans. Ses œuvres fascinantes témoignent des mouvements de la nature\, des variations de la lumière et du cycle perpétuel des saisons. \nL’exposition permet de découvrir la technique unique et minutieuse de l’artiste qui transcende des matériaux dits « pauvres » du rien au précieux. \nAnne-Yvonne Jouan est une artiste franco-canadienne qui partage sa vie entre la Bretagne en France et l’île d’Orléans au Québec. Depuis plusieurs années\, la fibre constitue son médium de prédilection. Ses oeuvres en trois dimensions sont principalement composées de papier découpé\, de matières organiques et végétales. Son travail avec ce matériau simple\, souvent considéré « pauvre »\, propose l’exploration de micro-paysages qui nous ramènent à l’essentiel\, à la nature\, à la vie. \nDiplômée d’une maîtrise en droit des affaires et de l’École du Louvre en histoire de l’art\, elle a exercé le métier de commissaire-priseur en France durant une dizaine d’années avant d’immigrer au Canada en 2006. Elle a appris la technique du dessin à l’Académie d’art réaliste de Toronto (ARA) et a reçu plusieurs bourses du Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).\nSes oeuvres de papier ont été exposées dans de nombreux musées et centres d’expositions publiques au Canada\, dont le musée Marius-Barbeau en 2021 et le Centre national d’exposition en 2022. En 2023 et 2024\, ses Jardins de papier ont été présentés au Centre d’art de La Sarre\, au Centre national d’exposition à Jonquière\, à la Villa Bagatelle et au Centre Materia à Québec ainsi qu’au Musée des métiers d’art du Québec. En 2025 et 2026\, son travail sera présenté à Paris et en Bretagne. \nNous vous invitons en grand nombre au vernissage de l’exposition qui aura lieu le mercredi 9 avril 2025\, de 18 h à 20 h\, à l’Espace Pierre-Debain\, situé au Centre culturel du Vieux Aylmer\, au 120\, rue Principale à Gatineau. \nL’entrée est libre et gratuite.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/les-secrets-du-vent-anne-yvonne-jouan/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250415T214958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T214958Z
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SUMMARY:Elena NL Solo Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Elena Nahum Leroy (Elena NL) – Art Exhibition \nElena Nahum Leroy\, known as Elena NL\, presents a collection of 10 medium-sized oil and acrylic paintings in her latest exhibition. \nFeatured is her striking Queens and Kings series\, a powerful exploration of modern social dynamics and tensions\, portrayed through bold acrylic works measuring 24×36 in and 30×40 in. \nAlso on display are Elena’s expressive oil paintings—intimate snapshots of her life brought to life through evocative scenes of animals\, landscapes\, and still lifes. \nThis exhibition offers a rich visual journey through personal reflection and societal commentary.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/elena-nl-solo-art-show/
LOCATION:Constitution Square\, 350 Albert St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250430T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T155113Z
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SUMMARY:Terra : The Good Earth by Olga Kay-Grigoriev and Erin Thibault
DESCRIPTION:Galerie Old Chelsea is pleased to present the art by two of ten Galerie Old Chelsea’s owners\, Erin Thibault & Olga Kay-Grigoriev who are excited to share their love of the natural world. Whether it’s the light cascading through the trees\, as Erin captures in her paintings\, or the subtle details of a single leaf carved out of wood by Olga\, both artists give homage to the beauty of nature that is all around us in the Gatineau Hills. \nErin’s work is inspired by her deep connection to nature\, to wild spaces and\nto the natural world around her. Her paintings are rather dreamy\, as she paints the essence of the subject rather than its exacting details.  As Picasso famously said…” I begin with an idea and it becomes something else”. Erin’s works will often start with a particular scene and at a certain point will organically shift into an entirely different image. She allows whatever is claiming the canvas to do so\, letting go of the reigns and allowing the essential to come through. She can often see it emerging and flows with it.  She considers herself an intuitive painter\, working in an impressionist style. \nFollowing a fulfilling career in education\, Olga turned to wood sculpture as a new way of artistic expression. She trained first with a fellow artist to discover the potential of various mechanical and hand-carving tools\, then took courses in sculpture in Florence\, Italy\, and also life drawing at the Ottawa School of Art\, Olga now spends time in her Quebec studio putting the learning to practice in a process of playful experimentation as new ideas come to mind. \nShe enjoys working with wood as it evokes a banquet of sensory stimulation and a warmth only nature can convey. Carving is a satisfying process which offers sufficient challenge and risk to keep her interest. Olga’s material comes from fallen trees on her property or from the surrounding Gatineau Hills. Her muse is the journey of life\, through love and loss\, joy and sorrow and all the stories in between. Animals\, people and objects in nature are the subject of her work. Her pieces reside in many homes and gardens. She welcomes special commissions\, for in art\, just as in life\, anything is possible. \nIn addition to the vernissage on Saturday May 10\, Erin et Olga will be present at the gallery on the following days: \nErin: Friday May 2 from noon to 3:00 pm. / Friday May 9 and 16 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 / Saturday May 3 from noon to 3:00 / Saturday May 17 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nOlga: Sunday May 4\,11 and 18 from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/terra-the-good-earth-by-olga-kay-grigoriev-and-erin-thibault/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250430T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T154432Z
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SUMMARY:SEEING THINGS by Jeff Rosen
DESCRIPTION:Canadian artist Jeff Rosen’s explosive free-associative style and category-defying paintings capture impressions of dream states and meditations  – revealing faces\, figures\, animals\, totems\, metaphysical landscapes\, and non-existent entities. \nHe is galleried in Toronto\, Ottawa\, and Halifax\, and his works are included in galleries and private collections in Canada\, Germany\, and the USA. \nRecently\, two major works have been acquired by the government of Canada as part of their permanent Global Affairs Visual Arts Collection\, (VAC) one of Canada’s most prestigious national collections. \nWhen not painting\, Jeff creates\, writes\, and produces award-winning children’s television series like Bo on the Go\, Poko\, Animal Mechanicals\, The Mighty Jungle\, Pirates!\, Monster Math Squad\, and Space Ranger Roger. One of our country’s most prolific and syndicated showrunners and creators\, he was the principal writer of the iconic Theodore Tugboat. Jeff was a founding creative partner of DHX Media (now Wildbrain) a global content company\, home to Peanuts\, Teletubbies\, Strawberry Shortcake\, Caillou\, Inspector Gadget\, and Degrassi. \nJeff lives in Halifax\, Nova Scotia
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/seeing-things-by-jeff-rosen/
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:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250415T022442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T022442Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Wall Space Gallery is proud to present “Behind the Curtain\,” a group exhibition of paintings by Kelly Grace\, Andrew Beck\, Elle Chae\, and Jay Li. The artists in “Behind the Curtain” construct worlds through the collapse of linear time\, combining past eras or moments from personal archives in snapshots of layered imagery that capture the stretching and tidal current of time in motion. \nBeck\, Chae\, Grace and Li reveal the ways in which we are drawn to creating meaning through visual imagery\, and subsequently\, painting’s ability to question the solidity of the structures underlying that meaning. Each uses the malleable constructs of time\, cultural memory\, and personal experience to grasp the slippery threads of reality\, if only for a moment. \nOpening reception on Thursday\, May 1 from 5 – 7 PM
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/behind-the-curtain/
LOCATION:Wall Space Gallery\, 1090 Bank St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250503T235438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T235438Z
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SUMMARY:Les Grands Bleus: Micros and Macrocosms in all their magnificence
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is proud to present its new exhibition\, “Les Grands Bleus: Micros and Macrocosms in All Their Magnificence\,” featuring the remarkable works of landscape artist Nathalie Frenière and ceramic artist Lise BL Goulet. This exhibition offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between the natural world and ceramic artistry\, as both artists draw inspiration from the beauty of blue hues found in nature and landscapes. \nNathalie Frenière’s captivating landscapes convey the tranquillity and wonder of serene vistas. Through her masterful use of colour and light\, each painting invites viewers to immerse themselves in the peacefulness of the outdoors. \nIn contrast\, Lise BL Goulet’s refined ceramic works showcase her deep appreciation for texture and form. Her pieces frequently feature blue tones\, echoing the themes in Frenière’s paintings and establishing a rich visual dialogue between the two art forms. \nThe vernissage will take place on May 10th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists\, engage in meaningful conversations about their work\, and gain insight into their creative processes.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/les-grands-bleus-micros-and-macrocosms-in-all-their-magnificence/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250503T235851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T235851Z
UID:3760-1746662400-1748735999@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Eva Hoedeman and Melanie Villeneuve (Snowbear)
DESCRIPTION:The Arber Room Project proudly presents a compelling exhibition featuring the captivating paintings of Eva Hoedeman alongside the enchanting works of Métis artist Melanie Villeneuve\, also known as Snowbear. This unique showcase offers a dynamic exploration of two distinct artistic voices\, each contributing their own style\, perspective\, and creative vision. \nEva Hoedeman’s vibrant paintings celebrate color and emotion\, drawing deep inspiration from the natural world. Her works invite viewers to experience the beauty and complexity of the landscapes she portrays\, evoking a profound sense of wonder and connection to the environment. \nMelanie Villeneuve (Snowbear)\, a proud Métis artist\, presents a diverse collection of visual art and illustrated books that highlight her imaginative storytelling and expressive artistry. Her work delves into Indigenous themes and narratives\, skillfully weaving cultural stories and traditions into each piece. By blending visual elements with narrative depth\, her art forms a rich tapestry that resonates emotionally and intellectually\, while paying homage to her cultural heritage.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/eva-hoedeman-and-melanie-villeneuve-snowbear/
LOCATION:Arbor Gallery\, 103 High St.\, Vankleek Hill\, ON\, K0B 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250419T010042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T010042Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Perspectives By Maurice Dionne
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. \nDionne’s watercolour paintings range from small intimate pieces to large expansive works. As you wander through his collection\, you’ll notice how each piece reflects a unique interpretation of the city’s persona. The light dances across surfaces while shadows create depth\, inviting us to feel and grasp the nuances of urban life. He meticulously depicts what he sees and experiences in his surroundings—transforming mundane moments into extraordinary discoveries. \nHis work allows us to see how beauty often resides in tiny details—the reflections on a puddle after rain or the architectural shapes that frame our daily journeys. The cultural patterns woven into our lifestyle and habits seamlessly adapt to new environments\, making them our own. In this way\, Dionne adds his colours to each scene\, infusing personal interpretations into familiar landscapes. \nAs we engage with these artworks\, we are reminded that urban spaces are not just physical locations but dynamic entities filled with stories waiting to be uncovered. Each brushstroke invites us to experience our cities anew—to appreciate their beauty and complexity while reflecting on our own perspectives within them. Through “Urban Perspectives\,” Maurice Dionne offers an invitation: step closer\, observe deeply\, and discover your own narrative amidst the vibrant tapestry of urban life.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/urban-perspectives-by-maurice-dionne/
LOCATION:Foyer Gallery\, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2G1W2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foyer Gallery":MAILTO:info@foyergallery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250619T035535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T035535Z
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SUMMARY:Inspirations - Rendezvous Arteast
DESCRIPTION:“Inspirations”\, the current show at Rendezvous Arteast in the Shenkman Arts Centre is up and can be seen until July 29th.  Drop by to see a wonderful display of art by seven Arteast members: Josée Bourassa\, Maurice Dionne\, Erika Farkas\, Willy Kim\, Christine Lenoir-Godin\, Wendy Parlow\, and Anne Simon.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/inspirations-rendezvous-arteast/
LOCATION:Shenkman Arts Centre\, 245 Centrum Blvd\, Orléans\, ON\, K1E 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250430T155801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T155801Z
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SUMMARY:Art Battle Ottawa\, May 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us again for an electrifying evening in the Art Battle in Ottawa! Watch in awe as talented artists transform blank canvases into breathtaking masterpieces within just 20 minutes\, competing across three adrenaline-pumping rounds. Your vote will decide the winner! \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’s art scene. \nThis is an all-ages event.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-battle-ottawa-may-15-2025/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artinottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Art-Battle-May-15.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T030546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T030546Z
UID:3522-1747389600-1747418400@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Painting with the Ottawa Independent Living Resource Center group (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Allyson Ludtke leads the Ottawa Independent Living Resource Center (OILRC) group where several artists from the center bring a painting to life using bright colors and their talents.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/painting-with-the-ottawa-independent-living-resource-center-group-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T024727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T024727Z
UID:3507-1747476000-1747497600@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting with Arteast and OPAP (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Arteast\, the Ottawa Plein Air Painters group bring their easels and various mediums to paint the tulips “en plein air”. Come and be dazzled by the process artists use to be able to paint on location. Artists welcome art-related questions. The public have the opportunity to vote on their favorite painting. Voting takes place on Sunday\, May 18th between 11 am to 2 pm at the Arteast Ottawa boutique while the finished artworks are on display.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/plein-air-painting-with-arteast-and-opap-tulip-festival-3/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1S 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T030346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T030346Z
UID:3520-1747476000-1747504800@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Tulips in Watercolor With Arteast (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Josie and Clarisse invite adults and children to create tulip mini-paintings. Discover and have fun with watercolour\, inspired by the beautiful tulips of the festival. Materials provided by Josie and Clarisse.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/tulips-in-watercolor-with-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/Tulip-Festival-With-Arteast.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T020357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T020706Z
UID:3491-1747483200-1747490400@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-4/
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:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T021235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T024958Z
UID:3493-1747483200-1747490400@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-5/
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:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
CREATED:20250222T024822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T024822Z
UID:3509-1747562400-1747584000@artinottawa.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting with Arteast and OPAP (Tulip Festival)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Arteast\, the Ottawa Plein Air Painters group bring their easels and various mediums to paint the tulips “en plein air”. Come and be dazzled by the process artists use to be able to paint on location. Artists welcome art-related questions. The public have the opportunity to vote on their favorite painting. Voting takes place on Sunday\, May 18th between 11 am to 2 pm at the Arteast Ottawa boutique while the finished artworks are on display.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/plein-air-painting-with-arteast-and-opap-tulip-festival-4/
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/Tulip-Festival-With-Arteast.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arteast Ottawa":MAILTO:contactus@arteastottawa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Galerie St-Laurent + Hill":MAILTO:info@galeriestlaurentplushill.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T233000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260426T134623
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Gallery of Canada":MAILTO:info@gallery.ca
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