Creative Opportunities Conference

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:

• Creative Opportunities Info Fair: Visit a broad range of info tables and network with arts and culture specialists.
• 3 Artist Talks
• Creative careers panel discussion

Guest speakers include:

• Paul Fox, Award Winning Director for Schitt’s Creek
• Jay Odjick, Graphic Novelist & Television Producer
• Izzy Poirier, Founder of the Ottawa Design Club
• Victoria Laube, Project XO Award Winner
• and more!
  

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM – Doors Open to the Alma Duncan Salon (Level 3) – Coffee served
• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair
• 10:30 AM – Artist Talk: Victoria Laube, 2026 Project XO Award Winner, in the Sky Lounge (Level 3)
• 11:45 AM Creative Careers Panel discussion moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal.
• 1:00 PM – light snacks served
• 1:45 PM – Ottawa ACE District discussion (Level 3)
• 3:00 PM – Artist Talk: TBD
• 3:30 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair close

Register as an organization to operate an information table: https://shorturl.at/JdHhk