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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
