Art In Ottawa

Lori Richards | Seedbed
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-22 | Wall Space Gallery, 1090 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3X5, Canada
Wall Space Gallery is proud to present a new body of works by painter Lori Richards. Within this series Richards’ explores dream-imagery and metaphor, working from her own recorded memories of her sleep-scapes. Prose written by Suzanne Biro will accompany Richards’ works.

Envol by Alix Parisien
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-26 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, 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 you are a bit different, you have to find other ways to realize your potential and achieve your goals. I am a young woman with Down syndrome. I don’t like to talk about that, but you have to know this.”
Alix’s journey was not easy. She would have liked to study art at the college or at the university level, but she was not accepted. So she followed her own path. She participated in art camps at the National Art Gallery to develop her artistic talent. She also took courses with the City of Gatineau and with professional artists.
“I like to paint animals, the river, water, but especially birds, they are free” Alix tells us. “Climate change worries me a lot, so I paint my Nature. My first solo exhibition was five years ago at Galerie Old Chelsea. It was fun to meet all kinds of people. It encourages me to continue. I also participated in a group exhibition at the Maison de la Culture de Gatineau and a solo exhibition at the EspaceCulturel in Cantley”.
“I like to paint, I need to paint and I paint every day. I have a slightly naive style but not quite. I think it’s an original style. I find that it is reminiscent of Aboriginal or Scandinavian art with all the bright colours that I use. Maybe it’s a Down syndrome style, it’s my little extra chromosome that makes my art unique.”

Maryline Lemaitre at Galerie St. Laurent Hill
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-25 | Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5, Canada

From Her Hands by Carole Ince
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-03 | Eugène-Racette Art Gallery, 6600 Carrière St, Orléans, ON, K1C 1J4, 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 tasks to mundane, repetitive, affectionate, or intimate actions. Some gestures are automatic, others precise, but all reveal deeply personal, caring experiences. Viewers are invited to reflect on the often-overlooked importance of our hands, which are central to our life stories.
Displayed in a simple, minimalist linear arrangement, the paintings encourage a close, intimate viewing experience, highlighting the equality of all the women depicted.

Kanata Civic Art Gallery - Vernissage
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Kanata Civic Art Gallery, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, ON, K2K 2W3, Canada
Come meet talented new gallery members and enjoy an afternoon of inspiring art.

New Beginnings - Vernissage
2025-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, K1E 0A1, 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.

OSA Fine Arts Diploma Alumni Exhibition - Vernissage
2025-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, K1E 0A1, 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, Melanie Goguen, Mary Gourlay, Tina Jubinville, Stephany Lay, Patti Lefebvre, Yulia Lisitsyna, Julie Mercantini, Rolande Nadeau, Kate Oakley, Lucie Olsen, Wendy Parlow, Géraldine Petit- Gras, Anne Scanlan, Jordan Seal, Debbie Sleeman, Roger Sutcliffe, Shirley Yik, and Armita Zahedianaraki.
Vernissage: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday January 30, 2025.

Heavy silence by the Suzanne FerlandL
2025-01-29 - 2025-03-30 | Espace Pierre-Debain, 120 Principale St, Gatineau, QC, J9H 3M3, 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, contemplative atmosphere, reflecting the stillness that can mask deeper, hidden violence. The exhibition addresses the issue of violence endured by women in silence, from childhood onwards, often occurring behind closed doors.
We warmly invite you to join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Espace Pierre-Debain, located at the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer, 120 Rue Principale, Gatineau. We look forward to seeing you there.

Solitude
2025-01-28 - 2025-02-16 | Foyer Gallery, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2G1W2, 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 tension, “Solitude” prompts reflection on the ways we relate to ourselves and the world around us in the quiet spaces we inhabit.

Art Unleashed - Vernissage
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada
“Art Unleashed” by 20 Philemon Wright HS Students

Adrian Gor “Retold Prototypes Without a Story” - Vernissage
2025-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa School of Art – Downtown Campus, 35 George St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8W5, 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 St., in the ByWard Market.

Art Unleashed
2025-01-23 - 2025-02-02 | Galerie Old Chelsea, 783 Route 105, Chelsea, QC, J9B 1P1, Canada

Asian Community Arts Market
2025-01-18 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1, 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 variety of arts and crafts created by talented local artisans and businesses, participate in hands-on arts workshops and activities, and enjoy some live performances.
Bring your friends and family and join us for a fun, interactive, and inspiring day where diverse cultures and communities come together to celebrate Asian arts and culture in the heart of Ottawa!
With Participation From
An Nguyen – Fine Arts
Ceci Art Studio
China Doll
Clover Crochet
Cute Tiny Ting
Dupil Collective
Eliane Oba Ceramica
IMO CLAY JEWELRY
KaraCa Orange
Kokoro Bakeshop
Linh VH Nguyen
Luma Blue Glass
Makwa Artists
Manahil Bandukwala
Marie Jou Comilang-Costales
Maya Hum
Melanie Yugo
Nice Handmade House
Perfect Books
Rasm Print Creations
Success Lion Dance Troupe
Tommy Lee Arts
Wayne Ng
Weiwei Xu
With Nini
You See Visions
Yukari Snyder

Art Battle
2025-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8B9, 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 ultimate champion! As the night heats up, every unique creation goes up for auction—your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art made right before your eyes.
This is a night of heart-pounding energy, creativity, and community that you simply can’t afford to miss! See you there for an unforgettable experience!
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Home by Fariba Kalantari
2025-01-16 - 2025-03-25 | Atrium Gallery – Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, K2G 0B5, 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 and Ontario Arts Council.
Fariba Kalantari is a visual artist. She has a PhD from McGill University and has been a research scientist. Her artworks have been consistently exhibited, and she has received multiple grants. Recently her work has been acquired by the Art Bank Collection. She lives in Ottawa and online at www.faribakalantari.com.

Alley Views by Stephanie Huckabone
2025-01-16 - 2025-03-13 | Almonte General Hospital & Fairview Manor, 75 Spring Street, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, 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

12 X 2
2025-01-16 - 2025-02-04 | Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, 293 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5, Canada

New Beginnings
2025-01-15 - 2025-02-26 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, K1E 0A1, 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 30th, 5-7 pm.
“New Beginnings” showcases the dynamic and diverse talents of twelve artists, each presenting their work in a variety of media that reflect their unique approaches and artistic voices. This diversity of media and artistic practices invites visitors to engage with the works from multiple angles, creating a rich, layered experience that highlights the many ways in which art can communicate, challenge, and inspire.

D’OMMA Gallery
2025-01-13 - 2025-03-31 | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON, K2G 1W2, Canada
The artwork displayed at D’OMMA Gallery is unjuried, offering emerging artists the chance to showcase their work alongside more established creators.

Colourful Impressions
2025-01-09 - 2025-03-13 | St-Laurent Complex, 525 Coté St, Ottawa, ON, K1K 0Z8, Canada
A small art show by the local artists’ association, Arteast Ottawa. Four professional artists display their beautiful art.

Great Expectations
2025-01-08 - 2025-03-02 | Kanata Civic Art Gallery, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, ON, K2K 2W3, 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 Sawatzky

Stop by to experience the talent and creativity our artists bring to the Ottawa art scene!

Unprecedented Moments by Nancy Brandsma
2025-01-08 - 2025-02-02 | Eugène-Racette Art Gallery, 6600 Carrière St, Orléans, ON, K1C 1J4, 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 others, but we fail to pay attention to the myriad of tiny, yet remarkable, moments we experience in private every day.
My work is the result of pure and instinctive authenticity, it is never determined in advance and is always completed in a single session. Each mark I carve on my canvas is a living testimony of the precise moment etched in the paint. The works are mostly monochrome, in an attempt to conceal the myriad thoughts that control my mind and soul at any given moment. Having struggled with attention deficit disorder for most of my life, I have come to realize that it is fantastic to be different and that our essence should be captured as a sublime landscape.
The proposed exhibition project brings together the works that have captured my daily authenticity throughout these last years. The viewer will have the opportunity to reflect and question his or her own experience by creating points of convergence with the works.” – Nancy Brandsma

Chill Out | Détente
2025-01-07 - 2025-01-26 | Foyer Gallery, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2G1W2, 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; human stories; places and times to chill out; and colourful abstract works that reflect the artist’s studio as a place of contemplation and escape from reality.
Step in from the cold. Pause, shake off the stress, and unwind with us. Start your year with Foyer Gallery in the most pleasant, mellow state. Come “Chill Out” with us!

Listen to my ART
2025-01-06 - 2025-03-03 | François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K4A 0X3, Canada
A small and very nice art show of local artists on the first floor of the recreation center.

OSA Fine Arts Diploma Alumni Exhibition
2025-01-06 - 2025-02-23 | Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON, K1E 0A1, 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 Auger, Anne Bell, Christine Belle-Isle, Sophia Brown, Jojo Cadieux, Martine Chartrand, Pauline Clarkson, Nicholas Edwards, Diane Fletcher-Falvey, Melanie Goguen, Mary Gourlay, Tina Jubinville, Stephany Lay, Patti Lefebvre, Yulia Lisitsyna, Julie Mercantini, Rolande Nadeau, Kate Oakley, Lucie Olsen, Wendy Parlow, Géraldine Petit- Gras, Anne Scanlan, Jordan Seal, Debbie Sleeman, Roger Sutcliffe, Shirley Yik, and Armita Zahedianaraki.
Vernissage: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

Retold Prototypes Without a Story by Adrian For
2025-01-06 - 2025-02-02 | Ottawa School of Art – Downtown Campus, 35 George St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8W5, 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 St., in the ByWard Market.
“Retold Prototypes Without a Story” examines masculine identity through drawings and prints, reimagining both historical and contemporary figures. Adrian Gor challenges traditional masculinity by blending classical anatomy, medieval symbolism, and modern elements like shopping carts and drones.
An Ottawa-based artist, Gor is known for his figurative pastel drawings on paper and linen, as well as relief prints and etchings. His work delves into the psychological and cultural aspects of masculinity, questioning values such as strength, rationality, and virility. He reinterprets traditional and symbolic representations of the human figure, drawing from classical, medieval, and postmodern critiques of technology and capitalism, alongside personal experiences.
Gor holds an MFA from the University of Windsor and a PhD in Art History and Philosophy from Concordia University. He teaches Art History and Foundation Drawing at the Ottawa School of Art, where he also serves as Diploma Coordinator. His research explores connections between contemporary art, modern art, and medieval theology, with publications in SAGE Journals, Journal of Religion and Culture, and the New Europe College Ştefan Odobleja Program Yearbook (2017). Notable past exhibitions include the Tonitza Gallery in Romania (2023), OSA Gallery at Shenkman Arts Centre (2022), and ARTSPLACE Gallery in Nova Scotia (2021).

Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault
2025-01-02 - 2025-04-13 | National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N4, 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 drawings spanning the 15th to the 20th centuries. Featuring works in every medium—from graphite and ink to pastel and watercolour—this extraordinary collection offers a rare chance to view pieces by celebrated artists such as Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Théodore Géricault, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky, and many more. Among these are newly acquired works and lesser-known but historically significant drawings that are typically kept out of public view for conservation reasons. The diverse selection includes preparatory studies for paintings, explorations of history and mythology, portraits, landscapes, abstract experiments, and poignant reflections on the human condition.

2024 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
2025-01-02 - 2025-04-06 | National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N4, 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 an installation that reflects the intergenerational significance of caribou for Inuit and Arctic Indigenous peoples, using an amautik (child-carrying garment) and video. Judy Chartrand (Cree) uses mixed media to challenge colonial narratives, racism, and stereotypes. Métis filmmaker Rhayne Vermette crafts poetic, multi-layered stories centered on family, home, distance, and identity. June Clark’s multidisciplinary approach explores the intersections of personal and family histories, memory, and identity. Nico Williams (Anishinaabe) reimagines everyday objects through collaborative beadwork sculptures, drawing on rich intergenerational practices. Mathieu Léger examines his Acadian heritage in a global context, exploring how ancestry shapes present experiences through physical actions.
A special complimentary publication featuring the six finalists will be available to all on-site visitors.
This exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation.

The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2024
2025-01-02 - 2025-03-23 | National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N4, 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 are presented: six for artistic achievement, one for excellence in fine crafts (the Saidye Bronfman Award), and one for significant contributions to contemporary visual arts, media arts, or fine crafts.
To celebrate this year’s honorees, the winners will showcase their work throughout the National Gallery’s contemporary and historical collections. From immersive installations in public spaces to interventions that challenge existing narratives within the permanent collection, the eight laureates present a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on the art of today.
This exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts.

Breakaway
2025-01-02 - 2025-02-09 | Art Hub Gallery, 50 Bennett St, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 4J9, 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 you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or simply looking for a little peace and joy during the winter season, BREAKAWAY is the perfect opportunity to discover something new and inspiring. The exhibit celebrates both the artistic diversity and the vibrant spirit of our local art community, inviting visitors to connect with art that stirs the soul. Stop by the Art Hub Gallery to experience the creativity and passion of our artists—it’s a wonderful way to brighten your winter days with art that sparks joy and imagination.
