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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New Beginnings

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

Rendezvous Arteast is a newly created exhibition space on the Upper Level of the Shenkman Arts Centre, at B2, the Arts Network Ottawa front office and meeting room. The exhibition space is available to member artists of Arteast Ottawa. The vernissage and official opening of its first exhibit “New Beginnings” will take place on January...

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12 X 2

Galerie St-Laurent + Hill 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Alley Views by Stephanie Huckabone

Almonte General Hospital & Fairview Manor 75 Spring Street, Almonte, ON, Canada

Fairview Manor is pleased to present Valley Views, Recent Paintings by Stephanie Huckabone January 16 to March 13, 2025 Fairview Manor Foyer 75 Spring St., Almonte Vernissaae Sat. Jan. 25. 2-4 PM

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Home by Fariba Kalantari

Atrium Gallery - Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, Canada

The unifying theme behind this collection is the sense of home from the viewpoint of an immigrant to Canada. Through these works the viewer is invited to a space the artist has called home for a period of time, before the next move. This exhibit has been supported by grants from the City of Ottawa...

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Art Battle

Overflow Brewing Company 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of live art at its finest! Watch as talented artists go head-to-head in a high-speed showdown, turning blank canvases into jaw-dropping masterpieces with every daring brushstroke. The action unfolds over three intense rounds, and the best part? YOU get to cast your vote and help crown the...

$31.53

Asian Community Arts Market

National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Experience a vibrant and exciting celebration of Asian arts and culture in Ottawa! This unique multicultural event with an Asian flair brings together local artists, artisans, performers, and vendors from a diversity of communities and across the Asian diaspora to share their work, talents and traditions with the wider Ottawa community. Shop for a wide...

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Art Unleashed

Galerie Old Chelsea 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, Canada

“Art Unleashed” by 20 Philemon Wright HS Students

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Adrian Gor “Retold Prototypes Without a Story” – Vernissage

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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Art Unleashed – Vernissage

Galerie Old Chelsea 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, Canada

“Art Unleashed” by 20 Philemon Wright HS Students

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Solitude

Foyer Gallery 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Presented at the Foyer Gallery, the “Solitude” exhibition showcases gallery artists’ work in a diverse range of mediums, each piece offering a personal interpretation of solitude. From quiet landscapes to intimate figures, the artists capture moments of stillness, vulnerability, and the profound beauty found in moments of solitude. Whether evoking a sense of peace or...

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Heavy silence by the Suzanne FerlandL

Espace Pierre-Debain 120 Principale St, Gatineau, QC, Canada

The exhibition Lourd silence by artist Suzanne Ferland will be on display at Espace Pierre-Debain from January 29 to March 30, 2025. Lourd silence brings together a variety of installations that blend sculpture, printmaking, drawing, sewing, and collage with the more ethereal element of a floor projection. The materials—bronze, paper, and wax—interact in a quiet,...

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OSA Fine Arts Diploma Alumni Exhibition – Vernissage

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

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 Auger, Anne Bell, Christine Belle-Isle, Sophia Brown, Jojo Cadieux, Martine Chartrand, Pauline Clarkson, Nicholas Edwards, Diane Fletcher-Falvey,...

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New Beginnings – Vernissage

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

A new art show by the Arteast Ottawa Association is located on the main floor of Shenkman Art Center. You're invited for the vernissage.

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Kanata Civic Art Gallery – Vernissage

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

Come meet talented new gallery members and enjoy an afternoon of inspiring art.

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From Her Hands by Carole Ince

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

The exhibition From Her Hands pays tribute to women and the essential roles they play in creating a generous, loving, and hopeful world. Using the universal symbol of the hand, the paintings celebrate women of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. The works explore the everyday lives of women, showcasing a range of gestures—from professional...

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Envol by Alix Parisien

Galerie Old Chelsea 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, Canada

February 6 to 26, 2025 Wednesday to Sunday noon to 5 pm Vernissage: Saturday, February 8, 1-4 pm Galerie Old Chelsea is delighted to host a second exhibition by Alix Parisien, an Outaouais artist who paints in a primitive style. Bold, exuberant, fresh, pared-down shapes, are words that describe her art well.   Says Alix “When...

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