SPAO celebrates 20 years - Two decades of creativity and community.
One of Canada’s foremost Photographic Arts Centres.
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 OPEN HOUSE | NOVEMBER 21
bitter/sweet brings together artists remixing narratives of childhood, chronic pain, and tourism.
ON VIEW: Sept. 20 - Nov. 2, 2025
RECEPTION: Oct. 17 | 5PM - 8PM
SPARK is a photography contest for 16–20 year olds in the greater Ottawa/Gatineau region.
DEADLINE: Monday, Oct. 20 | 11:55PM
On the Shoulders of Giants is an exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of SPAO, showcasing work by 58 artists.
ON VIEW: Aug. 16 - Oct. 19, 2025
RECEPTION: Oct. 16 | Time TBD
View our fall part-time studies offerings!
Image detail by Alex Does
Image detail by Justin M. Millar
Book by Eugenie Rasche
Cosmic Surgery by Alma Haser