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

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
A graphic with coloured squares and five portraits.
Special Event

Artist Meet and Greet

Meet the five artists shortlisted for the Sobey Art Award.
Oct 12, 2023
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT
Upper Contemporary Galleries
Sobey Art Award 2023 logo
Exhibition

2023 Sobey Art Award Exhibition

In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada presents works by five artists shortlisted for the 2023 Sobey Art Award.
Oct 13, 2023 — Mar 3, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT
Upper Contemporary Galleries
Art materials.
Workshop

Open Studio

Twist and tear paper to make your own textured collage in this fun hands-on activity!
Oct 14, 2023 — Oct 15, 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 14, 2023 — Oct 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Studio