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


This event is a chance to learn about arts education, creative careers, and artistic development opportunities available in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region.

WHEN: Oct. 19, 2025 | 10AM - 4PM

Presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and the SPAO Photographic Arts Centre, FOCUS FEST is a multi-day celebration of Ottawa’s vibrant creative sector.

WHEN: Oct. 16 - 20

SPARK is a photography contest for 16–20 year olds in the greater Ottawa/Gatineau region.

DEADLINE: Monday, Oct. 20 | 11:55PM

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


 

Image detail by Alex Does

Image detail by Justin M. Millar

Book by Eugenie Rasche

Cosmic Surgery by Alma Haser


 

Where vision and skill come into focus.

 

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