Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), Ottawa's designated municipal gallery, is an independent non-profit public art gallery committed to the acquisition, presentation, interpretation and dissemination of contemporary art for the benefit of the local arts community.
Ottawa Art Gallery programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, tours and publications. The Gallery has a growing contemporary collection of works associated with the region. It also houses the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, which is presented through changing exhibitions. The Firestone Collection is comprised of over 1,600 works of art assembled by Ottawa collectors O.J. and Isobel Firestone, who purchased the works from the early 1950s to the 1970s.
Ottawa Art Gallery's Vision
To be the most vital modern and contemporary visual arts institution in our community.
Ottawa Art Gallery's Mission
The Ottawa Art Gallery is a leader in our community. It is a cultural meeting place, actively developing relationships and fostering exchange between artists and the diverse facets of our community.
Ottawa Art Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Admission
Admission to the Gallery is Pay-What-You-Can.
The Ottawa Art Gallery
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E2 Canada
613-233-8699 fax 613-569-7660 info@ottawaartgallery.ca
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