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SUMMARY:'A Murmuration of Whispers' - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:Galerie Old Chelsea is thrilled to welcome Chelsea’s Reid McLachlan with “A Murmuration of Whispers”\, a compelling new body of work that offers a rare glimpse into his creative process. McLachlan’s paintings begin not with images\, but with words. Whether fragments\, phrases\, or complex thoughts\, his visual language emerges from an incessant\, shape-shifting murmuration of internal dialogue.  “A Murmuration of Whispers” is a conspiracy of letters\, words\, and symbols that whir overhead\, swooping and diving\, mutating into ephemeral hopes\, fugitive worries\, and tenacious regrets. \nEach piece originates in a chaotic blur of whispered text—amorphous as smoke in the breeze—twisting and turning until form begins to coalesce. From this shifting terrain\, visual narratives surface: solitary figures drift through silent\, indifferent landscapes\, searching for connection. Along their journeys\, they encounter enigmatic forces—trickster ravens\, counterfeit constellations\, unreliable Madonnas\, and other meddlesome presences—that guide or mislead them in equal measure. These figures\, suspended in a timeless world of longing and regret\, seek love and redemption while navigating a delicate balance between the conscious and subconscious. \nMcLachlan’s paintings reveal deeply personal reflections on life\, love\, and loss\, while resonating with a broader\, shared humanity. \nReid McLachlan studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design\, completing his final year at the OCAD campus in Florence\, Italy. He graduated with Honours winning multiple awards in 1987. For over 35 years\, he has lived and worked full-time in Chelsea\, where he remains an active member of the Chelsea/Wakefield artistic community. His work has been featured in numerous solo exhibitions at both public and private galleries\, including Galerie Montcalm\, Art-Image\, Karsh-Masson\, l’Imagier\, the Ottawa School of Art\, Cube Gallery\, and La Petite Mort.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/a-murmuration-of-whispers-vernissage/
LOCATION:Galerie Old Chelsea\, 783 Route 105\, Chelsea\, QC\, J9B 1P1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:The Fourth Annual West End Sculpture Show - Vernissage
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual West End Sculpture Show runs from April 28 through to May 10 at the Kanata Civic Art Gallery (John G. Mlacak Centre\, 2500 Campeau Dr\, Kanata). This is a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary sculpture in stone\, metal\, wood\, and mixed media made by sculptors from across the National Capital Region. Free and open to the public. \nThe public is also invited to meet all of the exhibiting artists at Vernissage on Sunday\, May 3rd (12:30-3:30 pm) \nAbout NCNS: The National Capital Network of Sculptors is a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation for the sculptural arts in the National Capital region. Members include both professional and talented emerging artists.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/the-fourth-annual-west-end-sculpture-show-vernissage/
LOCATION:Kanata Civic Art Gallery\, 2500 Campeau Drive\, Kanata\, ON\, K2K 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vernissage
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SUMMARY:Ada Brzeski\, About Womanhood
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/ada-brzeski-about-womanhood/
LOCATION:Shenkman Arts Centre\, 245 Centrum Blvd\, Orléans\, ON\, K1E 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Jane Languedoc - Solo Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Jane Languedoc was born in Ottawa\, and living on the edge of the Canadian Shield\, the landscapes that surrounded her inspired her deep love of trees\, rocks and lakes.  She moved to London\, England in 1976 and was exposed to an entirely different life. Her frequent visits to the National Gallery gave her a love of impressionism and she took many summer trips to Wales and saw a very different landscape and learned to love the ocean and cliffs of Pembrokeshire. She longed for the fresh air and cool lakes of home and returned to Canada in 1980. \nJane has learnt from local professional artists\, such as Adrian Baker\, and many online programs such as Will Kemp art and Acrylic University. She loves bright colours and uses them to portray emotions. She feels that each season has a unique mood and paints each season as it occurs. She has traveled all over the US \,Canada and Europe and been moved by the wonderful variety that nature creates with light\, weather and flora. The awe of our wonderful planet is a never ending inspiration.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/jane-languedoc-solo-art-show/
LOCATION:Constitution Square\, 350 Albert St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1R 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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SUMMARY:Art Battle - May 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Just Watch — Decide Who Wins!\nStep 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. Feel 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. \nThis is an All Ages event. \nTickets >>
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-battle-may-7-2026/
LOCATION:Overflow Brewing Company\, 2477 Kaladar Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1V 8B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Art Credo 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtCredo is an art exhibit in which parishoners and visitors enjoy\, and may purchase\, artworks from over 40 local artists. The artworks are intended to be of a spiritual\, contemplative or devotional nature. This popular Ottawa Art show brings more than 700 people into our beautiful sacred space each year.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/art-credo-2026/
LOCATION:St. John’s Anglican Church\, 154 Somerset West\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2P0H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Spring Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Spring Art Festival\, a one-day celebration of original art created by Ottawa–Gatineau artists\, and set in a covered open-air venue at the Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrowse exceptional artwork\, enjoy live music throughout the day\, and grab something delicious from local food trucks. It’s a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere where creativity meets community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.\nJim Tubman Chevrolet Rink (JTC Sens Rink)\, Ottawa\, Ontario\nFree admission\nFully accessible\nFree parking\nFamily-friendly
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/fifth-annual-spring-art-festival/
LOCATION:Canterbury Recreation Complex\, 2185 Arch St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1G 2H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Show
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SUMMARY:Nature Sous Tension
DESCRIPTION:Nature sous tension explore le fragile équilibre entre la beauté du monde naturel et les pressions silencieuses qu’il subit. À travers une série de gravures au burin – sur plexiglass\, imprimées comme des gravures sur bois\, et sur cuivre en intaglio – se dessinent des paysages d’apparence intacte\, mais subtilement altérés. \nDes virus\, des masques\, des déchets s’y glissent discrètement\, signes d’une intrusion humaine insidieuse. Ces éléments\, presque invisibles au premier regard\, rappellent que même la nature la plus préservée reste vulnérable aux blessures infligées par l’activité humaine.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/nature-sous-tension/
LOCATION:Espace Pierre-Debain\, 120 Principale St\, Gatineau\, QC\, J9H 3M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition
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SUMMARY:2026 Spring 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.
URL:https://artinottawa.org/event/2026-spring-red-trillium-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Red Trillium Studio Tour\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tour
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