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


 

Where vision and skill come into focus.

 

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