Klassen Statement Growing up, I used to watch my grandmother paint in her spare bedroom, which served as her studio. Often she’d paint flowers. Sometimes, to keep me occupied, she would give me a small panel and a palette of dabs of oil paints (toxicity notwithstanding), and I’d try to paint what she was painting....
Klassen Statement Growing up, I used to watch my grandmother paint in her spare bedroom, which served as her studio. Often she’d paint flowers. Sometimes, to keep me occupied, she would give me a small panel and a palette of dabs of oil paints (toxicity notwithstanding), and I’d try to paint what she was painting....
MARIPOSA SQUARE FOOT ART EXHIBITION aims to welcome local and regional artists in a charming rural atmosphere, promote their work and connect them with art lovers and the general public. The exhibition space is our pavilion located on the farm grounds. Our 2,000 sq. ft pavilion is an old barn that was renovated into an enchanting...
Fine artwork from more than 30 artists from around the region. Saturday, September 6: 8 am to 4 pm Sunday, September 7: 10 am to 4 pm Location: Carp Fairgrounds, Agricultural Hall, 3790 Carp Rd., Carp ON Show
National Capital Artisans (NCA) is excited to announce its collaboration with the Mental Illness Caregivers’ Association (MICA) to ensure the continuation of Art in Strathcona Park event. The annual outdoor event, held in Strathcona Park by the Rideau River, has served as a major fundraiser in support of those who care for individuals with mental illness....
Galerie Old Chelsea is pleased to present "Two Views On Nature", bringing together the evocative works of artists Natalie Louise and Lucie Bertrand, each drawing inspiration from the richness and diversity of the natural world. Though their techniques and perspectives differ, both artists share a deep reverence for nature, translating its beauty into works that are immersive, poetic, and...
Art Show Conversations at Art Hub – Carleton PlaceWhere creativity meets community Join us at Art Hub in Carleton Place for an inspiring series of art show conversations—an open space where artists, makers, and art lovers come together to share ideas, stories, and perspectives. More than just an exhibition, this event is a celebration of...
Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Vanessa McKernan’s solo exhibition Dusk. An oil painter who recently relocated from Toronto to the Ottawa Valley, McKernan creates dreamlike, emotionally resonant works that blur the lines between intentional thought and the subconscious. Her practice draws deeply from the garden as a recurring symbol, exploring themes of impermanence,...
Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Vanessa McKernan’s solo exhibition Dusk. An oil painter who recently relocated from Toronto to the Ottawa Valley, McKernan creates dreamlike, emotionally resonant works that blur the lines between intentional thought and the subconscious. Her practice draws deeply from the garden as a recurring symbol, exploring themes of impermanence,...
L'exposition sera présentée à la Galerie Montcalm, du 23 août au 05 octobre 2025. Là où il n’y a rien, il y a quelque chose. Quelque chose qui a une énergie. Et ça peut être beau et harmonieux. Là où un projet se développe, il y a de la place pour du rêve. La nature...
Art Battle Ottawa returns for a night of live art, creativity, and community connection! Watch as artists bring their ideas to life on canvas in just 20 minutes, competing in three exciting rounds. You decide who takes the spotlight! Here’s why you should join us (and bring a friend!): ✨Live Painting in Action – See...
Through A Walk of Art, an annual outdoor exhibition showcasing local talent, and the widely appreciated community calendar Artists of Old Ottawa East, the Mainstreeter actively promotes the work of the area’s many skilled artists and artisans. It also supports youth development by mentoring aspiring young journalists and providing hands-on, work-like experiences to younger members...
Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre,1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario Art Show Free Admission. Free Parking. Wheelchair Access. Come visit us! Art by over forty local juried artists includes affordable oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media, encaustics, ink, pastels, photography, printmaking and mosaics. Art displayed at...
The Kanata Civic Art Gallery is delighted to welcome you back. To celebrate our re-opening, we are proud to present our latest exhibition: Spectrums & Grandeur. The show brings together paintings, sculpture, textiles and photography. Each piece is created by local artists and is available for purchase. Exhibition Dates September 10 to October 19, 2025...
Helen Nhan DEFINITIONS September 25 - October 14 Vernissage: Saturday, September 27, 2:00 - 5:00pm Nhan Statement In this exhibition, artist Helen Nhan explores how our perceptions hold space. Redefining, within each piece, definitions by opening windows to identities. From her latest works emerges an intimate, limited series titled Being Undone. Casting form and colour...
Databells is an immersive experience featuring a whimsical and eclectic collection of bells, ringing to the beat of the statistics they're connected to. A bell might be ringing when a star is born in our galaxy, or chiming every time someone is born. In the distance, you hear a bell ringing each time a ship...
After a long personal journey, Léa-Sylvie Pilon now thrives through painting as a way of life. Inspired by nature and guided by her emotions, she has moved beyond the strict confines of hyperrealism to explore a vibrant, impressionistic style. Each canvas emerges from an instinctive impulse, layering inks and oils that reflect the stages of...
NEST: New Edinburgh Studio Tour. The self-guided tour will takes place annually on the fourth weekend in September. Approximately 10 - 12 studios located within New Edinburgh, Ottawa, will be opening their studio doors to the public. NEST features resident and guest artists, crafting works in ceramics, glass, painting, textiles, photography and more. Locations of...
After a long personal journey, Léa-Sylvie Pilon now thrives through painting as a way of life. Inspired by nature and guided by her emotions, she has moved beyond the strict confines of hyperrealism to explore a vibrant, impressionistic style. Each canvas emerges from an instinctive impulse, layering inks and oils that reflect the stages of...
Born in England, Brian Beavis discovered his passion for art at a private school in Bournemouth, where he won several awards at the Royal Drawing Society. Initially working in watercolors, he fell in love with acrylic paint, captivated by its vibrant colors. In 1971, a book about Piet Mondrian confirmed his artistic direction, but he...
Helen Nhan DEFINITIONS September 25 - October 14 Vernissage: Saturday, September 27, 2:00 - 5:00pm Nhan StatementIn this exhibition, artist Helen Nhan explores how our perceptions hold space. Redefining, within each piece, definitions by opening windows to identities. From her latest works emerges an intimate, limited series titled Being Undone. Casting form and colour onto...
Saturday, September 27, 2025 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT National Gallery of CanadaAmphitheatre 380 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4 Canada Kick off Artwalk Ottawa’s 2025 season with Sobey Art Award short-lister Tania Willard. The afternoon begins with a conversation in the Gallery’s outdoor amphitheatre – the perfect setting to begin a tour of the ByWard Market’s rich and...
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 2025 Sobey Art Award Exhibition with the six shortlisted artists! Thursday, October 2, 2025 5 to 8 p.m. – Exhibition opening 6 p.m. – Opening remarks in the Scotiabank Great Hall 6:20 p.m. – The artists will be in the exhibition space for informal conversations and...
In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists from across the country who have been shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award. Through paintings, drawings, textiles, videos, sculptures, multidisciplinary installations and more, the finalists capture the vitality of artmaking in this country while...
Wall Space Gallery is proud to present Afterglow, a solo exhibition by Brian Harvey that meditates on the changing urban landscape of Ottawa through intimate portrayals of old diners, back alleys, and forgotten corners. Toronto born painter Brian Harvey studied at The Art Centre at Central Technical School, Toronto School of Art, and received a...
Wall Space Gallery is pleased to present Time Out, a solo exhibition by Błażej Marczak that maps Ottawa’s quiet transformations through a series of precisely observed photographs. Since relocating to the city in 2016, Marczak has cultivated a slow, deliberate gaze, attuned to the subtle interplay between structure, season, and human presence across the urban...
Step into a world where canvas becomes cloth, and creativity is stitched with imagination. The Ottawa Mixed Media Art Show: Haute Couture invites you to experience fashion like never before—reimagined through texture, colour, and layered expression. This exhibition pays homage to the elegance of couture while breaking every rule it ever wrote. It is here,...
Step into a world where canvas becomes cloth, and creativity is stitched with imagination. The Ottawa Mixed Media Art Show: Haute Couture invites you to experience fashion like never before—reimagined through texture, colour, and layered expression. This exhibition pays homage to the elegance of couture while breaking every rule it ever wrote. It is here,...
The 29th annual Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour takes place in Almonte, Clayton and the surrounding areas of Mississippi Mills, just a short drive west of Ottawa. Saturday and Sunday, October 11th & 12th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. This year’s tour offers our traditional studio-visit format with fourteen stops and over 50 creators of...
8 artists battle it out over 3 rounds of artistic competition. Experience a powerful fusion of live art and history as Art Battle joins the Canadian War Museum for Inspired by the Vault. For one night only, artists will create original works live, drawing inspiration from rarely seen pieces in the Museum’s Beaverbrook Collection of War...
