Creative Opportunities Conference

Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) 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. Its programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, tours and publications. OAG has a growing permanent collection of historical and contemporary works associated with the region. It also houses the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, which consists of more than 1,600 works of art assembled by Ottawa collectors O.J. and Isobel Firestone, who acquired the works from the early 1950s to the 1970s.__________

Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie d'art d'Ottawa

This 1-day event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a range of arts education, creative careers & artistic development opportunities

Ottawa Art Gallery

*Registration is not required to attend. Please join us!You’re invited to the Creative Opportunities Conference, a free event taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon on Sunday, November, 8, 2026.This one-day event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a range of arts education, creative careers, and artistic development opportunities available right here in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region. The COC is designed to connect the region’s community of arts professionals, recent graduates, and adult learners with local arts/visual media, and community organizations that offer programs and experiences designed to enrich your artistic practice, professional skills, and personal development.What’s Happening:<ul><li>Creative Opportunities Info Fair: Visit a broad range of info tables and network with arts and culture specialists.</li><li>2 Artist Talks</li><li>2 Panel Discussions</li></ul>Creative Careers Panel speakers include:Moderator:<ul><li>CBC’s Alan Neal</li></ul>Panelists:<ul><li>Paul Fox, Award Winning Director for Schitt’s Creek</li><li>Jay Odjick, Artist, Author, &amp; Television Producer</li><li>Izzy Poirier, Founder of the Ottawa Design Club</li></ul> Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art Panel speakers include:Moderator:<ul><li>Jennifer Barrett, Managing Director, Programs, Planning &amp; Policy, Canadian Urban Institute</li></ul>Panelists:<ul><li>Amy Wallace, Assistant Curator, Ottawa Art Gallery</li><li>Katherine Ingrey, Portfolio Manager: Public Art Program, City of Ottawa</li><li>Benjamin Gianni, Associate Professor, Azrieli School of Architecture &amp; Urbanism, Carleton University </li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>10:00 AM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair opens (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)</li><li>10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 2026 Project XO Reception + Artist Talk with Victoria Laube (Sky Lounge, Level 3) - mimosas + refreshments served!</li><li>11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Creative Careers Panel discussion moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)</li><li>1:00 PM – light snacks served</li><li>1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)</li><li>3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Artist Talk with Karen Miller (4th Floor Galleries)</li><li>3:30 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair close</li></ul>Register as an organization to operate an information table: <a href="https://shorturl.at/JdHhk" title="https://shorturl.at/JdHhk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://shorturl.at/JdHhk</a>

*Il n'est pas nécessaire de réserver. Venez en grand nombre ! Soyez des nôtres pour la Conférence sur les opportunités en création (COC), un évènement gratuit qui se tiendra dans le Hall Alma Duncan de la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa, le dimanche 8 novembre 2026.Cette journée est une excellente occasion de découvrir la vaste gamme d’options en matière d’éducation artistique, de carrières dans le domaine de la création, ainsi que les possibilités de développement offertes ici même, dans la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau. La COC vise à relier la communauté artistique professionnelle, les personnes récemment diplômées, les gens qui étudient en arts visuels ou médiatiques, ainsi que les organismes communautaires offrant des programmes enrichissant les pratiques, compétences et parcours artistiques.Le déroulement :<ul><li>Opportunités en création: la foire d’info. Explorez nos kiosques d’information et discutez avec des spécialistes du milieu des arts et de la culture.</li><li>2 causeries d’artistes</li><li>2 tables rondes</li></ul>Les panélistes de la table ronde sur les carrières en création :<ul><li>Paul Fox, réalisateur primé de la série Schitt’s Creek</li><li>Jay Odjick, artiste, écrivain et producteur de télévision</li><li>Izzy Poirier, fondatrice de l’Ottawa Design Club</li></ul>Animée par :<ul><li>Alan Neal de la CBC</li></ul>Les panélistes de la table ronde Transformer Ottawa grâce par l’art public :<ul><li>Amy Wallace, conservatrice adjointe, Galerie d’art d’Ottawa</li><li>Katherine Ingrey, gestionnaire de portefeuille, programme d’art public, Ville d’Ottawa</li><li>Benjamin Gianni, professeur agrégé, Azrieli School of Architecture &amp; Urbanism, Carleton University</li></ul>Animée par :Jennifer Barrett, direction générale des programmes, de la planification et des politiques, Institut urbain canadien Horaire :10 h – la foire d’info Opportunités en création ouvre, Hall Alma Duncan, niveau 3 10 h à midi – réception prix Projet XO 2026 + causerie avec l’artiste Victoria Laube, Salon Azur, niveau 3 – mimosas et bouchées ! 11 h 45 à 12 h 45 – table ronde sur les carrières en création, animée par Alan Neal de la CBC, Hall Alma Duncan, niveau 3 13 h – collation 13 h 45 à 14 h 30 – table ronde : L’art public au cœur de la transformation d’Ottawa, Hall Alma Duncan, niveau 3 15 h à 15 h 45 – causerie d’artiste : Karen Miller, salle d'exposition, niveau 4 15 h 30 – la foire d’info Opportunités en création prend finPour réserver en tant qu’organisme pour la foire d’info : <a href="https://shorturl.at/JdHhk" title="https://shorturl.at/JdHhk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://shorturl.at/hzuyu</a>

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