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Alcuin Society Awards
Exhibition

The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada 2022

Discover the winners of this year’s Alcuin Society Awards – Canada’s only national competition for book design.
Jun 20, 2023 — Oct 1, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Library and Archives
Headshots of the 3 NGPA artists.
Exhibition

New Generation Photography Award

The 2023 Scotiabank New Generation Photography Award (NGPA) artists explore the many challenges in contemporary representations of the body, identity, culture...
Aug 4, 2023 — Jan 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Gallery C218
The Black Canadians (after Cooke)
Exhibition

The Black Canadians (after Cooke)

In this monumental new work, Deanna Bowen expands her family history into a broader examination of discrimination in North America over the centuries.
Aug 4, 2023 — Sep 30, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Exterior along South façade
Stan Douglas, ISDN, 2022, still from two-channel video installation.
Exhibition

Stan Douglas: 2011 ≠ 1848

Recognized as one of Canada’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Stan Douglas has continually reimagined the mediums of photography and multi-channel film...
Sep 14, 2023 — Sep 30, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
B107, B108
Three Spark! program participants laugh together, enjoying a moment of art appreciation.
Special Event

Spark!

SPARK! is a friendly, conversation-based, free program designed for individuals living with dementia, and their care partners.
Oct 3, 2023
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
National Gallery of Canada
A wide shot of four young individuals smiling.
Special Event

Free Thursday Nights

From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights, enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks in the Scotiabank Great Hall to the sound of music by a local DJ.
Oct 5, 2023
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
Scotiabank Great Hall
Art materials.
Workshop

Open Studio

Twist and tear paper to make your own textured collage in this fun hands-on activity!
Oct 7, 2023 — Oct 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Studio
Kids sitting on the ground in front of painting, drawing.
Kids and Families

Family Art Adventures

Look, talk and move your way through the collection, play Art Bingo or take our Texture Guide and learn how to jazz up your drawings.
Oct 7, 2023 — Oct 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Studio
Photo of family visiting the gallery spaces.
Tour

Public Guided Tours

Explore the National Gallery of Canada and its extensive art collections with a Gallery guide.
Oct 7, 2023 — Oct 9, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
Scotiabank Great Hall