The new Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is opening in less than two weeks, on April 28th, with an extravagant opening gala and we think it would be a natural fit for Elle Canada be a part of the big event.
The new Ottawa Art Gallery is a perfect fit for Elle Canada audiences. The gallery is proudly helmed by an almost all-female staff, including a woman director, chief financial officer, and chief of staff. It also boasts an all-female curatorial team.
I’ve included more information about the inaugural exhibition below, but it’s also worth noting that the new gallery is also an exciting contemporary beacon in the heart of the downtown Ottawa. Designed by KPMB, it is the first P3 Visual arts build in Canada and is part of a multi-use development …show more content…
Growing five times its previous size, the OAG represents a coming of age for Ottawa and its arts scene. “Our unique approach to this major cultural infrastructure project exemplifies how we do things differently and effectively at the gallery, working in concert with our community, while reflecting a diverse, progressive and humanistic view of society. When you walk through the doors of the OAG or view our programming online, I hope you feel a sense of connection not just with the art, but also the vibrant city in which it resides,” says Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO of the Ottawa Art …show more content…
The inaugural exhibition, including the name, was developed in collaboration with the people of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg in Quebec, and the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn in Ontario. It’s an ode to Ottawa’s rich history, aiming to tell the region’s story through art. You can find more info about the exhibit on the website.
“A number of galleries have chosen to open new spaces with international exhibitions or by highlighting individual artists,” says Badzak. “But we feel strongly that our history as an organization is that of grass roots artists coming together and saying, ‘We need our own space.’ That’s why the new Ottawa Art Gallery’s first show has to be about this region,” says Senior Curator Catherine Sinclair. The exhibition incorporates:
• 6,500 years of art making in the Ottawa-Gatineau region
• 193 historical and contemporary works of art
• 181 artists
• 11 new artwork commissions Beyond the importance of the inaugural exhibition, the new Ottawa Art Gallery is looking to be as inclusive as possible:
• free admission and programming for visitors of all ages
• fully accessibility
The new Ottawa Art Gallery is a perfect fit for Elle Canada audiences. The gallery is proudly helmed by an almost all-female staff, including a woman director, chief financial officer, and chief of staff. It also boasts an all-female curatorial team.
I’ve included more information about the inaugural exhibition below, but it’s also worth noting that the new gallery is also an exciting contemporary beacon in the heart of the downtown Ottawa. Designed by KPMB, it is the first P3 Visual arts build in Canada and is part of a multi-use development …show more content…
Growing five times its previous size, the OAG represents a coming of age for Ottawa and its arts scene. “Our unique approach to this major cultural infrastructure project exemplifies how we do things differently and effectively at the gallery, working in concert with our community, while reflecting a diverse, progressive and humanistic view of society. When you walk through the doors of the OAG or view our programming online, I hope you feel a sense of connection not just with the art, but also the vibrant city in which it resides,” says Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO of the Ottawa Art …show more content…
The inaugural exhibition, including the name, was developed in collaboration with the people of Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg in Quebec, and the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn in Ontario. It’s an ode to Ottawa’s rich history, aiming to tell the region’s story through art. You can find more info about the exhibit on the website.
“A number of galleries have chosen to open new spaces with international exhibitions or by highlighting individual artists,” says Badzak. “But we feel strongly that our history as an organization is that of grass roots artists coming together and saying, ‘We need our own space.’ That’s why the new Ottawa Art Gallery’s first show has to be about this region,” says Senior Curator Catherine Sinclair. The exhibition incorporates:
• 6,500 years of art making in the Ottawa-Gatineau region
• 193 historical and contemporary works of art
• 181 artists
• 11 new artwork commissions Beyond the importance of the inaugural exhibition, the new Ottawa Art Gallery is looking to be as inclusive as possible:
• free admission and programming for visitors of all ages
• fully accessibility