Trinity Art Gallery

Owned and operated by the City of Ottawa, the Trinity Art Gallery features the works of local and regional artists in two exhibition salons. Artists are selected through an annual peer assessment process. For submission information go to ottawa.ca. Trinity Art Gallery Salons A and B are located on the Lower Level of the Shenkman Arts Centre.

Salon A and B

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Ada Brzeski - About Womanhood

March 26 to May 5

Opening: Thursday, March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

By looking at her role in society as a woman, wife, mother, and artist, Ada Brzeski has created a series of clay sculptures exploring womanhood, addressing the everyday realities and frustrations women face. Through these works, she hopes to foster a deeper understanding among both men and women of these often-overlooked experiences.

Ada Brzeski is a ceramic artist with over twenty years of experience. Largely self‑taught, she continues to refine her practice through courses and workshops. Drawing inspiration from her Polish heritage, she works from a shared studio in Ottawa.

Image: Ada Brzeski, Am I beautiful enough?, 2025, stoneware, variable dimensions, courtesy of the artist, photo: Raffi Adjelian

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The City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites − Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore

January 22 to March 22

Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore showcases headwear alongside stories about the individuals who wore them, sharing their impact on Ottawa’s history and diverse cultural landscape. The exhibition includes hats, helmets and head coverings from the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites collection, local heritage groups, cultural organizations and residents.

The City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites serve as stewards of Ottawa’s material culture through the care, management and exhibition of the City’s artefact collections. The City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites operate Billings Estate National Historic Site, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Fairfields Heritage House, Nepean Museum and Pinhey’s Point Historic Site.

Image: Kaltoun Mussa’s Dabaqyo, head carrying basket, courtesy of The Khayrhaye Somali Cultural Museum Centre, photo: Hersi Osman

Resident Arts Partners