Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa

06/15/2026

✨ When you’re in the The Globe and Mail everyday! 😍

Throughout June, The Globe and Mail is featuring OAG artworks from its Permanent Collection and the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art in its Made in Canada series, published daily (except Sundays). 📰

Thank you to The Globe and Mail team for this amazing opportunity. We’re so excited to see Ottawa’s voices and histories highlighted in this way. Here are this week’s features. Don’t miss next week’s! ✨

06/13/2026

The new exhibition Timescapes ✨Journey through the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art is on view now on level 2 in the Firestone Gallery!

In the context of Ottawa’s bicentennial anniversary, and the large-scale environmental transformation that has occured on Anishinābe Aki over the last 200 years, this exhibition foregrounds the confluence of time and the land in the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art. It brings together highlights of modern art alongside contemporary works that critically address the environmental legacies embedded within these earlier representations.

https://oaggao.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/timescapes/

À voir ! La nouvelle exposition Paysages temporels ✨ Un panorama de la Collection Firestone d'art canadien est ouverte dans la salle Firestone, au niveau 2.

Cette exposition s’inscrit dans le contexte du bicentenaire de la Ville d’Ottawa et de la transformation environnementale à grande échelle qui s’est produite sur l’Anishinābe Aki au cours de cette même période. Elle met au premier plan la confluence du temps et du territoire dans la Collection Firestone d’art canadien ; elle réunit des faits saillants de l’art moderne et des œuvres contemporaines qui se penchent sur le patrimoine environnemental intégré dans les œuvres plus antérieures.

https://oaggao.ca/fr/a-laffiche/exposition/paysages-temporels/

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

OAG is thrilled to see the story of how Ottawa’s ACE District - Quartier DAC has taken shape in the newest edition of CAPITAL Magazine. Published by the Ottawa Board of Trade in partnership with TAAG as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations, this issue shines a spotlight on the people, ideas and initiatives shaping our city.

A collaboration between the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Art Gallery, cultural institutions, businesses and creative entrepreneurs across downtown, the ACE District brings together Ottawa’s arts, culture and entertainment into one vibrant destination, celebrating what already makes our city unique.

Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 1 pm at the big OTTAWA sign in the ByWard Market as we officially launch the ACE District.

📸 Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO, Ottawa Art Gallery, who spoke about the ACE District at the CAPITAL Magazine launch, with Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, and Melanie Williams, Director of Marketing + Design Services, TAAG
Sussex & Co

06/09/2026

Drop in to the OAG on Sunday June 14th between 11 AM – 5 PM to view a performance by artist Leah Decter titled s(h)red serge. This free event will take place in the Spencerville Gallery, Level 3.

In this performance Leah Decter’s quietly disruptive gestures call for a careful examination of how we understand Canadian mythologies such as those associated with the RCMP and the real-world impacts of their historical and contemporary practices.

Passez par la GAO le 14 juin, entre 11 h et 17 h, pour témoigner d’une performance par l’artiste Leah Decter intitulée s(h)red serge [lambeaux de sergé]. L’évènement se tiendra dans la salle Spencerville, niveau 3.

Au cours de sa performance, les gestes intentionnellement incomplets et discrètement bouleversants de Leah Decter sollicitent un examen attentionné des mythologies associées à la GRC et les effets réels de ses pratiques historiques et contemporaines.

📸 House of Common / Maison de la commune

06/07/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us today to celebrate our current exhibition Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom! 🌸🍎 See it on level 4 until September 27th, admission is always FREE.

06/05/2026

Throughout June, The Globe and Mail is featuring OAG artworks from its Permanent Collection and the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art in its Made in Canada series, published daily (except Sundays). 📰

Thank you to The Globe and Mail team for this amazing opportunity. We’re so excited to see Ottawa’s voices and histories highlighted in this way. Here are this week’s features. Don’t miss next week’s! ✨

06/04/2026

A vibrant downtown needs vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment.

Join us on June 17 for the official public launch of Ottawa's new ACE District, a bold collaboration between the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, cultural institutions and organizations, artists, BIAs, and the local business community, to strengthen the heart of our city.

As a key priority of the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, the ACE District recognizes that arts and culture are essential drivers of economic growth, talent attraction, tourism, community connection, and downtown renewal. By investing in creative experiences and cultural destinations, we're building a more dynamic, welcoming, and prosperous downtown for residents, workers, visitors, and businesses alike.

The celebration will feature:
✨ Opening remarks from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and community leaders
🎨 The official opening of the Asphalt Art Initiative and Arts Corridor
🌍 A preview of Immersive International's Ottawa 200 experience
🎭 Live performances, public art, creative activations, and immersive experiences throughout the District

Together, we're showcasing the power of Ottawa's creative ecosystem and advancing a shared vision for a more vibrant, connected, and thriving downtown. Register here: https://business.ottawabot.ca/events/details/ace-district-launch-5338

06/04/2026

✨ The latest issue of OAG’s Connexions newsletter is here! Stay up to date with OAG news, exhibitions, events, and more.

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06/04/2026

Celebrating Ottawa’s Creative Spirit ✨
A Message from Alexandra Badzak

As summer arrives in Ottawa, the city comes alive with energy and connection—and at the Ottawa Art Gallery, we are delighted to welcome so many visitors making OAG part of their summer experience. Whether gathering with friends and family, seeking inspiration, or discovering our exhibitions for the first time, the Gallery continues to be a vibrant place where creativity and community meet.

Read more 👉 https://oaggao.ca/whats-on/news/celebrating-ottawas-creative-spirit-a-message-from-alexandra-badzak/

Célébrer le côté créatif de notre ville ✨
Un mot d’Alexandra Badzak

Alors que l’été s’installe dans la région, Ottawa s’anime d’une énergie foisonnante, et la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa s’apprête à accueillir un public d’ici et d’ailleurs, invité à découvrir sa programmation estivale. Que ce soit pour passer du temps entre amis ou en famille, découvrir l’une de nos expositions ou trouver l’inspiration, la GAO demeure un lieu où la créativité rassemble la communauté.

Pour en savoir plus 👉 https://oaggao.ca/fr/a-laffiche/nouvelles/celebrer-le-cote-creatif-de-notre-ville-un-mot-dalexandra-badzak/

📸 Lindsay Ralph