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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Hope

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

A small art show featuring local artists.

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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...

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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...

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The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2024

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

Founded in 1999, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) honor the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, these prestigious awards recognize the achievements of artists, curators, and craftspeople who contribute to Canada’s dynamic visual and media arts community. Each year, up to eight awards...

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2024 Sobey Art Award Exhibition

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

In partnership with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present the works of six artists from across the country, each shortlisted for the 2024 Sobey Art Award. The dynamic practices of these artists offer profound insights into themes of place, identity, community, and belonging. Taqralik Partridge (Inuk, Scottish) creates...

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Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault

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

A Collection Over a Century in the Making Explore Canada’s premier collection of international drawings and experience never-before-seen artworks pulled directly from the vault. Established in 1921, the National Gallery of Canada’s Department of Prints and Drawings is the first of its kind in the country, with a renowned and constantly growing collection of historical...

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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...

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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.

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Chill Out | Détente

Foyer Gallery 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Foyer Gallery offers a break from the hectic rush of the season, to instead “Chill Out” with selected works by Marion Aitken, Jess Fleury, June Harman, JungHee Lee-Marles, and Julia Lockie. This diverse show invites viewers to explore various interpretations of “chilling out”. Visitors can expect glimpses into calm, realistic forests; vibrant, energetic local scenes;...

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Unprecedented Moments by Nancy Brandsma

Eugène-Racette Art Gallery 6600 Carrière St, Orléans, ON, Canada

“My work is a careful study of bodily movement and human thought. Every day, countless beautiful thoughts and ideas pass through our consciousness without ever being captured or recorded. The same can be said for every little movement of our bodies. We often judge ourselves for the things we say and do in front of...

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Great Expectations

Kanata Civic Art Gallery 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, ON, Canada

The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is kicking off the new year with our first exhibition, Great Expectations! We are thrilled to showcase a stunning collection of works and to welcome 8 incredible new artists to our gallery family: Posy Bennett Tamara H Campbell Jane Christie Mary Lou Devine Guy-Laval Grenier Linda Lovell Veronika McKerrell Alison...

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Colourful Impressions

St-Laurent Complex 525 Coté St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

A small art show by the local artists' association, Arteast Ottawa. Four professional artists display their beautiful art.

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D’OMMA Gallery

Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON, Canada

The artwork displayed at D'OMMA Gallery is unjuried, offering emerging artists the chance to showcase their work alongside more established creators.

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