Through the Ground Glass: Reframing William James Topley

Ottawa Art Gallery 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Through the Ground Glass explores a dialogue between the historical work of Ottawa photographer William James Topley and the practices of six contemporary artists: Lori Blondeau, Chun Hua Catherine Dong, Anique Jordan, Neeko Paluzzi, Adrian Stimson, and Geneviève Thauvette. These artists engage with image manipulation, hauntology, costumes, and theatricality to challenge established narratives and reclaim...

Free

Potency

The Niche Ottawa Gallery 1439 Youville Drive, Orleans, ON, Canada

Potency is defined as the power of something to influence or make an impression. The theme explores questions of identity, the topic of storytelling, and sharing artists' unique lived experiences.

Free

Stories My Father Couldn’t Tell Me: Jeff Thomas Origin

Ottawa Art Gallery 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON, Canada

This exhibition delves into the critical and creative practices of Jeff Thomas, an Urban-Iroquois photographer, curator, activist, and cultural theorist. Through his work, we explore how Thomas’ artistic process—highlighted by artist proofs, archival materials, and a new series titled Dream Panels—reflects his authorship of his lived experience on this land. His work resists government designations...

Free

Arteast Promenade – Winter Harmony

Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, Canada

Promenade Arteast is a permanent gallery space located on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Centre.

Free

Hope

CARDELREC Rec Centre 1500 Shea Road, Stittsville, ON, Canada

A small art show featuring local artists.

Free

Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction

National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

In the 20th century, textiles were often regarded as secondary—viewed as applied art, women’s work, or domestic craft. Woven Histories challenges these hierarchies by highlighting the vital role textiles have played in shaping fine art, particularly in the realm of abstraction. The exhibition brings together over 130 works by more than 45 artists from diverse...

$17

Breakaway

Art Hub Gallery 50 Bennett St, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

On January 2, 2025, the Art Hub Gallery will reopen its doors with an exciting new exhibition, BREAKAWAY, featuring the latest works from over 40 talented Arts Carleton Place artists. This fresh showcase offers a diverse array of creative expressions, including glass, ceramics, jewelry, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, and much more. Whether...

Free

Retold Prototypes Without a Story by Adrian For

Ottawa School of Art - Downtown Campus 35 George St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

The Ottawa School of Art ByWard Market Campus is proud to present ‘Retold Prototypes Without a Story’ an exhibition of works by Adrian Gor. This exhibition is on display from Monday January 6 to Sunday February 2, 2025, in the J.W. Stellick Gallery located on the main floor of the Downtown Campus at 35 George...

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OSA Fine Arts Diploma Alumni Exhibition

Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, Canada

The Ottawa School of Art, Orléans Campus, is proud to present its Fine Arts Diploma Alumni Exhibition. Join us in January as OSA’s Alumni present recent works from January 6 to February 23, 2025. This group exhibit offers a diverse range of media, techniques, and approaches to art and features work by: Siobhan Arnott, Karen...

Free

Listen to my ART

François Dupuis Recreation Centre 2263 Portobello Blvd, Ottawa, ON, Canada

A small and very nice art show of local artists on the first floor of the recreation center.

Free