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,...
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.
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...
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...
A small and very nice art show of local artists on the first floor of the recreation center.
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...
A small art show by the local artists' association, Arteast Ottawa. Four professional artists display their beautiful art.
The artwork displayed at D'OMMA Gallery is unjuried, offering emerging artists the chance to showcase their work alongside more established creators.
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...
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
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...
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,...
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...
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...
A new art show by talented artists from the Ottawa region. Come and enjoy the warm atmosphere and affordable art.
Ryan Artist Statement Reviewing my old sketchbooks, I discovered a comment made by one of my teacher’s that I had an energetic hand! That comment made me laugh and encouraged me to continue working outdoors exploring the landscape. Outside, the strokes seem to both describe the form and give it colour. Outlines disappear. The brushwork is loose...
Ryan Artist Statement Reviewing my old sketchbooks, I discovered a comment made by one of my teacher’s that I had an energetic hand! That comment made me laugh and encouraged me to continue working outdoors exploring the landscape. Outside, the strokes seem to both describe the form and give it colour. Outlines disappear. The brushwork is loose...
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...
I am enthralled by the human animal and its stubbornly consistent spirit, timelessly emotional conditions, and varied environments. My paintings build humbly on works of traditional painters laid down through the millennium. I want to tell timeless stories with my pictures and leave them to the collective whole of works. In this exhibit, I explore people,...
I am enthralled by the human animal and its stubbornly consistent spirit, timelessly emotional conditions, and varied environments. My paintings build humbly on works of traditional painters laid down through the millennium. I want to tell timeless stories with my pictures and leave them to the collective whole of works. In this exhibit, I explore people,...
“New Opportunities”, the second show taking place at our new exhibit space Rendezvous Arteast in the Shenkman Arts Centre can be currently seen until May 13th, featuring the works of Josée Bourassa, Maurice Dionne, Wendy Parlow, Christine McNulty, Nohad Selman, Anne Simon, and Susan Tudin. Join us for the vernissage on Sunday, March 2nd, 1-3...
The new show Colour Dreams / Rêve en couleur art show runs from March 3, 2025 to May 5, 2025 and features the works of Elisabeth Baechlin, Marc Lalonde, Anne Simon and Guy Grenier.
JURIED EXHIBITION AT THE KANATA CIVIC GALLERY 2500 CAMPEAU Drive, Kanata The exhibition can be viewed from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday.
Wall Space Gallery is thrilled to present a curated selection of works by painter Lee Stewart.
Wall Space Gallery is proud to present the newest photographic work by Order of Canada recipient Michelle Valberg in a solo exhibition entitled Beyond the Spectrum: Infrared Wavelengths. “As a wildlife photographer, I've always been drawn to capturing the natural world in its raw, authentic beauty. With my Beyond the Spectrum: Infrared Wavelengths exhibition, I...
Wall Space Gallery is pleased to present a feature of David Lidbetter's most recent watercolour painting collection entitled, Old Hull: An Artist’s Journey of Forgotten Memories. “Old Hull: An Artist’s Journey of Forgotten Memories is a painting exhibition that explores the lost stories and fading history of Old Hull. Through evocative brushstrokes and rich textures,...
Michelle Valberg | Beyond the Spectrum: Infrared Wavelengths David Lidbetter Ft. | Old Hull: An Artist’s Journey of Forgotten Memories Exhibition dates: March 8 - 22, 2025 Vernissage: Saturday, March 8, 3 - 5 pm
Each artist explores the connections between their past and present selves, displaying one work from early in their artistic career side-by-side with a work from today. The result is a diverse and inspiring exhibition about personal growth, highlighting the incredible talents of some of the Gallery’s artist members! Join us for a vibrant Community Exhibition...
Ottawa artists step to their easels for three rounds of live art action. Join us again for an electrifying evening in the Art Battle in Ottawa! Watch in awe as talented artists transform blank canvases into breathtaking masterpieces within just 20 minutes, competing across three adrenaline-pumping rounds. Your vote will decide the winner! Why attend...
If you’ve ever spotted an image of a dog or a shoe in the clouds, you’ve exhibited what is called pareidolia, the tendency to perceive a meaningful image in a random pattern. Shane Belanger, a blacksmith artist has honed his talent to visualize shapes and patterns and has an exhibit of his work at the Cline House Gallery,...
‘Connecting Currents’ centres on the interconnected human and non-human relations of Kaniatarowanenneh (the St. Lawrence River). Featuring works by Christine Fitzgerald, Victoria Ransom, and Stephany Hildebrand, the exhibit is inspired by the Great River Rapport, a holistic, community-driven ecosystem health assessment, and invites viewers to connect with both river stories and river science.
Art Lending of Ottawa offers a diverse selection of artwork, featuring more than just oil, acrylic, mixed media, and watercolour paintings at their art shows. In addition to these traditional mediums, some of the artists also work with photo-based art, pastel, encaustics, mosaics, ink, and printmaking. One long-time artist, Marie Léger, has been with Art...
Each artist explores the connections between their past and present selves, displaying one work from early in their artistic career side-by-side with a work from today. The result is a diverse and inspiring exhibition about personal growth, highlighting the incredible talents of some of the Gallery’s artist members!
The Kanata Civic Art Gallery offers a new exhibition, "Head in the Clouds". This show explores the realms of imagination, dreams, and abstract concepts, inviting artworks that reflect the beauty and wonder of what lies above. The show runs until April 27. The show features 60 pieces from 26 artists, including paintings, mosaics, sculpture, embroidery...
Galerie Old Chelsea is thrilled to announce its latest exhibition featuring the works of Dawn McArthur, a unique visual storyteller and wilderness artist, known for her evocative acrylic paintings that capture the vibrant essence of the Quebec wilderness. The exhibition will showcase McArthur's unique approach to art, blending storytelling, symbolism, and a deep connection to...
Over the course of twenty years, art historian John O'Brian curated a collection of atomic era ephemera that provides deep insight into the cultural landscape of the nuclear age. This exhibition showcases a carefully chosen selection of O’Brian’s atomic artifacts, including photographs, postcards, scientific reports, and children’s games. These objects serve as tangible reminders of...
INTO NATURE'S KNOWING brings forward Allen's interest in the innate intelligence of plants. For Allen, botanical intelligence is present in the mathematical logic behind stem and petal developments, their intrinsic healing qualities, and their interrelations with other forms of natural life.
Wall Space Gallery is proud to introduce the artwork of Jian Zhang with a curated presentation of his realism still-life paintings. Zhang's vibrantly coloured oil paintings capture still-life's of bottles, toys, flowers, and books, arranged in meticulous compositions that are dynamic yet serene. Drawing on his classical training, Zhang's approach to still life balances gravitas...
L’exposition « Paysager » de l'artiste Émilie Rondeau sera présentée à la Galerie Montcalm, du 3 avril au 25 mai 2025. « Paysager » évoque la traversée d'un vaste territoire. Modulée par une variété de matériaux et de technologies, cette promenade à laquelle nous convie l'artiste à travers les différentes stations de l'exposition, retrace les...
INTO NATURE'S KNOWING brings forward Allen's interest in the innate intelligence of plants. For Allen, botanical intelligence is present in the mathematical logic behind stem and petal developments, their intrinsic healing qualities, and their interrelations with other forms of natural life.
Wall Space Gallery is proud to introduce the artwork of Jian Zhang with a curated presentation of his realism still-life paintings. Zhang's vibrantly coloured oil paintings capture still-life's of bottles, toys, flowers, and books, arranged in meticulous compositions that are dynamic yet serene. Drawing on his classical training, Zhang's approach to still life balances gravitas...
« Paysager » évoque la traversée d'un vaste territoire. Modulée par une variété de matériaux et de technologies, cette promenade à laquelle nous convie l'artiste à travers les différentes stations de l'exposition, retrace les étapes de son processus créatif. Des assemblages multiples se construisent de manière organique par l'accumulation des textures et des couleurs, des...
Artist: Andrea Chartrand Dates: April 4 to June 6, 2025 Media: Acrylic paintings All work is NFS Title: Journeys/Voyages Meet the Artist: May 3, 1-2 pm Ottawa Public Library - Blackburn Hamlet 199 Glen Park Dr, Ottawa, ON K1B 5B8
