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Alcuin Society Awards

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Photo of family visiting the gallery spaces.

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

Three Spark! program participants laugh together, enjoying a moment of art appreciation.

Spark!@Home

SPARK!@Home is a friendly, conversation-based, free program designed for individuals living with dementia, and their care partners.

Oct 11, 2023

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT

Zoom