10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 8-10

 The Capital Beatles When: April 8, 2022 Where: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue What time: 8 pm Admission: $20 Click here for tickets Were so exciting to have live music back in Ottawa. Head to Overflow Brewery to catch The Capital Beatles. At the same time, sample one of the

OAG’s Franklin Carmichael in Group of Seven stamp series

 In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first exhibition of the Group of Seven, Canada Post is issuing a new series of stamps featuring striking landscapes by original members of the Group. The set includes In the Nickel Belt (1928) by Franklin Carmichael, a work from the Firestone Collection

OAG Celebrates 45 Years of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art

 Photos provided by Ottawa Art Gallery City leaders, artists, gallery members and more gathered at the gorgeous Ottawa Art Gallery on Thursday night to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art. In 1973, art enthusiast couple O.J. and Isobel Firestone donated their collection to the Ontario

New Ottawa Art Gallery to spotlight 6,500 years of regional art

 “Finally we will have a home for the arts that is worthy of the artistic talent in the city,” beams Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) Director and CEO, Alexandra Badzak as brightly as the new John Ruddy Cube ready to light up the Ottawa skyline next week. With it, the Capital’s

The Ottawa Art Gallery Blossoms

 Photo courtesy of Dwayne Brown. Accomplished writer and visual journalist Sara Angel presented a beautiful speech about the importance of art, kicking off the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Capital Campaign Art Now – L’art ici. The campaign looks to expand the Ottawa Art Gallery, with hopes to build a place that

Eat, Drink, pARTy

 Artist: David Kaarsemaker Looking for new artwork to freshen up your home? The Ottawa Art Gallery’s leading fundraising event Le pARTy Art Auction will lead you to the perfect piece! On Thursday, May 21, prepare to be whisked away in a cultural fantasy land surrounded by Ottawa’s best food, drinks and