Ottawa Art SceneThe Ottawa art scene's variety is apparent in the sheer number of galleries that are scattered throughout the region. Ottawa knows the importance of supporting its thriving art community. Ottawa has an abundance of galleries that showcase different styles of art, along with a nod to our Aboriginal heritage, our French and English ancestries, and our multicultural diversity. Artists have been struggling with defining the true Canadian identity in mediums including sculpture, painting, lithographs, photographs, mixed media and much more. GALLERIES AND EXHIBITION SPACES
City Hall Art GalleryAn exploration of Ottawa's cityscape, residents, and current events. Ottawa City Hall Open daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Admission Gallery 101This is a non-profit, artist-run centre that specializes in professional presentation and circulation of visual and media arts. They are known in the Ottawa art scene for its Aboriginal and culturally diverse programming with emphasis on Aboriginal and Inuit artistic voices., including multicultural and Franco-Ontarian identities. 301 1/2 Bank Street, 2nd floor (across from Hartman's Grocery) Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Indian and Inuit Art CentreLobby, 10 Wellington Street(Les Terrassses de la Chaudiere)Gatineau, Quebec Just a short hop across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, you can find the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Art Gallery. The gallery represents works of art by Canadian First Nations (Indian), Inuit, and Metis artists. Their collection of over 4,000 works includes basketry, beadwork, carvings, ceramics, drawings, installation art, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture and textiles from 1960's until now. Karsh-Masson Gallery136 St. Patrick Street Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m. FREE Admission From June 10 - July 24:Erik Nieminen - Anonymous Reality-The theme of these paintings is a reflection on anonymous encounters that people experience daily. From August 12 - September 25Jesse Stewart - Time Pieces-Visual art, sound art, composer, percussionist and instrument builder. Using a variety of media to explore time. SAW (Sussex Annex Works) GalleryA contemporary art gallery that focuses on performance and media arts. It is an artist-run centre with innovative programming, outreach and exchange initiatives. 67 Nicholas Street Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ART STUDIOSEarmark studio offers workshops and classes at all skill levels, specializing in helping anyone looking to find ways to express themselves creatively. Well-known artist / instructor, Cheryl Poulin is owner of the studio. Check out their day-long art workshops and experience a mini art retreat! 3152 Stonecrest Road Return from Ottawa Art Scene to Ottawa Home Page |
The Ottawa art scene is proud to include the National Gallery of Canada in its midst. Feast your eyes on the gallery's collection of works of art, both historic and contemporary. The collection covers Canadian Art, Indigenous Art, International Art, Asian Art, Prints & Drawings, Photographs and Contemporary Art. In addition to the permanent collection, there are always exhibitions going on. Keep your eye on the gallery's website at www.gallery.ca for upcoming exhibitions. One exclusive to the Ottawa arts scene to get excited about: Van Gogh: Up Close, coming in 2012, the first major Van Gogh project by a Canadian institution for over twenty years.