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

example of artwork on display

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

January 22 to March 22, 2026

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

tea set holding red strawberries and red flowers on top of flowing white material

Arteast Ottawa − Mosaic

October 30, 2025 to January 13, 2026

Opening reception: Thursday, October 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Opening remarks at 6:15 pm.

Mosaic is Arteast Ottawa’s highly anticipated non-themed juried exhibition that showcases the best works of art in a variety of media from Arteast members. It is one of the largest juried exhibitions in Ottawa. Exhibiting artists reside in Ottawa and surrounding communities. Artworks on display include the selected submissions that were evaluated by a jury and a few of them will be receiving an award.

Arteast Ottawa is a 35-year-old not-for-profit art association that welcomes visual artists who work in all media and is governed by numerous volunteers. Arteast’s objective is to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the visual arts.

Image: Danielle Beaulieu, High Tea, 2023, watercolour on paper, 61 x 51 cm, courtesy of the artist

Resident Arts Partners