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...
Dialogue between contemporary and historical art offers fresh perspectives on the past, and in this exhibition, South-Asian Canadian artist Rachel Kalpana James creates an immersive installation that illuminates a pivotal moment of East-West interaction in the early 20th century. Her work centers on Rabindranath Tagore's 1929 visit to Canada. A renowned Indian poet and philosopher,...
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.
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...
Promenade Arteast is a permanent gallery space located on the lower level of the Shenkman Arts Centre.
A small art show featuring local artists.
Visitors are invited to speak into one of two microphones suspended at the ends of a long, glowing thread. As voices travel through shafts of color, they transform into a fusion of music and light, creating unique melodic moments. Designed specifically for the National Gallery of Canada’s iconic Scotiabank Great Hall, Spaghetti Chorus is a...
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...
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...
