About the Ottawa Art Gallery

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an indepen­dent non-profit public art gallery com­mitted to the presentation, interpreta­tion, dissemination and acquisition of contemporary art for the benefit of the local arts community. Our programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, publications, talks, lectures, tours and youth programming. The Gallery has a growing Contem­porary Art Collection of works associ­ated with the region. It also houses the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, which is presented through changing exhibitions. The Collection is comprised of over 1,600 works of art assembled by Otta­wa collectors O.J. and Isobel Firestone.

Vision & Mission

The OAG strives to be the most vital modern and con­temporary visual arts institution in our community. As a leader, the OAG is a cultural meeting place, actively developing relationships and fostering exchange between artists and the diverse facets of our commu­nity.

 

Gallery Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
Wednesday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday: 11am to 6 pm
Sunday: 11am to 6 pm

Admission

Admission to the Gallery is Pay-What-You-Can.

 

Gallery Rental
Gallery facility rental is available at affordable rates. Any of the Contemporary Galleries or the Firestone Gallery can be tailored to hold intimate client and staff events, sophisticated cocktail parties, or a gathering in general. Special discounts are available for OAG members belonging to the the Not-for Profit, Individual Gold, Corporate and Director's Circle categories. To learn more, please contact Kathleen Simpson.