Celebrate a year of the new OAG with workshops, brunch and more

 Can you believe it’s already been a year since the Ottawa Art Gallery’s (OAG) stunning new home was unveiled? After undergoing almost three years of intensive construction and expansion, the new OAG was unveiled on April 28, 2018, as part of the redevelopment of Arts Court. Even though the new

Science, International Collaborations, Martial Art Literature and Travel shape OAG’s latest exhibitions

 The Ottawa Art Gallery, an independent, non-for-profit gallery is launching a new season of exhibitions. 2019’s spring and summer programs will officially open on Thursday April 11th from 5:30 to 8:30pm with a public vernissage, featuring the artists and curators. Influenced by science, arts, political resistance and diverse cultures, the

Nothing Competes with Brunch: Jackson Serves Up Enticing Bites for the Best Meal of the Weekend

 Photo courtesy of Jackson Walking into the recently revitalized Ottawa Art Gallery at 10 Daly Ave, you can’t help but notice the light, airy, and open space dedicated to in-house restaurant & cafe Jackson, the dazzling result of co-creators Caroline Gosselin and Chef John Leung’s passion, creativity and hard work.

Ottawa Multi-Media Artist Anthony Tremmaglia Isn’t “Hard to Find” at OAG

 Photo credit: Ottawa Art Gallery The Ottawa Art Gallery continues their commitment of displaying and promoting local art with the opening of their latest special exhibit Anthony Tremmaglia: Hard to Find. Tremmaglia is an Ottawa-based educator, illustrator and all-round artist whose work has been recognized around the world. Known primarily

Digi 60 Returns: The Talent Strikes Back

 Unless you have never spoken to me, you know that I absolutely love film. Big blockbusters, foreign films, documentaries - you name it, I’ll watch it! But what about those people who want to make film? Well, this is the weekend for them. The Digi 60 Festival takes place this

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

Ottawa Art Gallery hosts silent art auction in new building space for first time

 All photos by Aaron Hemens Artists, art enthusiasts and collectors from across the National Capital region mingled and occasionally placed bids at the 20th annual “LE PARTY” silent art auction, which was hosted at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)’s new expanded building space for the first time on Thursday, Nov

Through a different lens: Photographer Barry Pottle explores Ottawa’s Inuit culture

 Photo credit: Barry Pottle When Barry Pottle first picked up a camera, he wasn’t thinking of photography as an art form -- he was “just playing around,” the artist tells me, taking pictures at Inuit cultural events around Ottawa. But what started as a hobby soon became an artistic endeavour

The Ottawa Art Gallery brings contemporary Indigenous arts into the classroom

 All photos courtesy of the Ottawa Art Gallery Just two weeks after announcing their new partnership with the Canadian Film Institute, the Ottawa Art Gallery continues to show signs of growth as they launch their publication and program, Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the Classroom, which aims to provide elementary and high school–level teachers with

Ottawa Art Gallery and Canadian Film Institute Announce New Partnership

 Above: OAG Director and CEO Alexandra Badzak and Canadian Film Institute Executive Director, Tom McSorley signing the agreement with OAG Board Members and Curators.  “We knew we weren’t just building a building but growing an institution for art..." said Ottawa Art Gallery Director and CEO, Alexandra Badzaz just months ago. On Thursday, the

A Maker By Trade

 Photo credit: Sean Sisk Anna Williams seems to always making something. Be it an art piece or a house project, this artist has always loved using her hands to shape her narratives. “I am a maker,” she said. “Once you start making objects, you get sucked into making multiples, and

Revitalized Ottawa Art Gallery Spotlights 6,500 Years of Regional Art

 Feature photo courtesy of OAG It has been a long time coming but Ottawa’s ever expanding art collection now has a glorious new home in the expanded Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG). For the local art community, the cutting of the ribbon on this vibrant exhibition palate was not just welcome,

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

YAS! Youth Art Symposium

 The Ottawa Art Gallery invites young people to join and lead the conversation on making art more accessible to youth. During the three-day event funded by Ontario 150, participants will have the opportunity to connect with people in the arts to discuss what they want from their museums and public

It’s a Raven! It’s a Plane!

 Perhaps the absence of sincerity is the most common pitfall of pop art. In the exploration of culture through kitsch, oftentimes the art piece will contain some sense of wry irony, but does not effectively direct its audience towards any greater societal truth. At its best, pop art entertains the

$1.5 Million Donation Bolsters Ottawa Art Gallery Expansion

   The Ottawa Art Gallery is celebrating its largest private donation to its Art Now-L’art ici Capital Campaign. On Tuesday night, John and Jennifer Ruddy announced they are donating $1.5 million from their Trinity Development Foundation. The money will go towards the OAG’s new gallery, which will be located at

OAG’s Sold Out Le pARTy Exceeds Fundraising Goal

 All photos by Simon Stiles.  Art lovers, artists and Ottawa’s creative authority flocked to the Ottawa Art Gallery for its 20th anniversary fundraising auction. Sold out in advance, Le pARTy was buzzing with close to 500 people eyeing up the bidding competition for the 65 original artworks from emerging and established

Contest: Kick-Off Your Collection with Le pARTy 2016

 Photo by David Barbour. Looking for artwork by regional artists? We have two tickets to the Ottawa Art Gallery’s 20th Le pARTy Art Auction, the spring celebration that may be the best way to get inspiring artworks off the gallery walls and onto your own. Both tickets will go to one

OAG Announces a New, Very Artistic, Gift

 Wilfrid Flood, Frenchtown, Cobalt (Chambers-Ferland Mine), 1939, watercolour on paper, 38.1 x 45.7 cm. Collection of the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photo: David Barbour. The Ottawa Art Gallery has received a generous gift of 88 paintings and sketches done by late Ottawa artist, Wilfrid Flood. The paintings were donated by Flood’s

Glen Bloom on the Art of Collecting

 Glen Bloom and wife Deborah Duffy with Leslie Reid’s 'Cape Pine: The Barrens,' 2012, Oil on canvas, 127 x 182.9 cm. When Glen Bloom thinks about the Ottawa Art Gallery’s annual Le pARTy fundraising art auction, the first thing that comes to mind is the list of talented Ottawa artists

Closing Wiki’s Gender Gap With Art+Feminism

 Art+Feminism's Edit-a-thons are bringing some changes to Wikipedia in a big way. In 2011, a study found that only a small fraction of Wikipedia’s volunteer editors are female. The same study found that there are a lack of Wiki entries about women or topics relating to women. The study concluded

Big Gifts for the OAG

 All photos by David Barbour. The Ottawa Art Gallery has recently received some spectacular surprises. During the OAG’s Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception on February 18th, Glenn and Barbara McInnes announced a $100,000 gift for the OAG’s Art Now-L’art ici Capital Campaign. McInnes Announcement The money will help create The Glenn

Another Major Gift for the OAG

 Left to right: Chris and Mary Ann Turnbull, OAG Director and Chief Executive Office, Alexandra Badzak, Member of the OAG Capital Campaign Committee, Tom Houston. Photo courtesy of David Barbour. The Ottawa Art Gallery has received a major gift of $100,000 by Chris and Mary Ann Turnbull for the Art

On The Rocks: In the Caribbean Brings The Heat

 Oh, the weather outside may be frightening, but inside Jean Pigott Place, City Hall on February 5th, the Caribbean awaits. Year after year the Ottawa Art Gallery (much to the delight of many cold Ottawans) celebrates a country or region around the world for its annual Winterlude fiesta: On the

The Ottawa Art Gallery Celebrates Winterlude 2016

 It’s that time of the year, Ottawans. Winterlude is here again, beginning on January 29th! The Ottawa Art Gallery has announced a partnership with Winterlude and Chill Factor of the Downtown Rideau BIA. This partnership will bring a series of events that are sure to delight attendees of all ages.