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Ottawa’s creative hub

Experiment and grow with visual art courses designed to spark imagination and build real skills for artists of all levels.

Everyone starts somewhere

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Adult Courses and Workshops

Grow your skills, explore new mediums, and reconnect with your creativity in the studios.

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Kids & Teens Programming

A creative space for young artists to learn, discover, and express themselves.

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Online Learning

Create from anywhere with live, guided instruction.

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Everyone starts somewhere

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Adult Courses and Workshops

Grow your skills, explore new mediums, and reconnect with your creativity in the studios.

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Kids & Teens Programming

A creative space for young artists to learn, discover, and express themselves.

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Online Learning

Create from anywhere with live, guided instruction.

Advance Your Visual Arts Education

Structured, studio-focused learning paths designed to build strong technical skills, deepen your creative practice, and support your growth as a professional artist.

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Fine Arts Diploma

An immersive, studio-first education for emerging artists.

Develop strong technical skills across multiple mediums, expand your critical thinking, and shape your artistic voice through hands-on courses, critiques, and dedicated studio time.

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Portfolio Certificate

A focused program designed to prepare you for the next steps in your arts education.

Strengthen core skills, explore key disciplines, and build a competitive, application-ready portfolio with guided studio courses.

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Arts Fundamentals Certificate

A structured way to broaden your skills across multiple mediums.

This part-time, 10-course program at our Orléans Campus lets you explore drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and more.

Upcoming Events

News

The Ottawa School of Art receives a $10,000 Community Board grant from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, addressing critical gaps and improving access to traditional and digital visual art education for youth.

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Job Opening: Digital Marketing Assistant

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Join Us for the Ottawa School of Art’s Annual Meeting

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 12:30 am - 4:00 pm


Gallery & Boutique closed:

11:30 am to noon

Accessibility

OSA Downtown Campus is equipped with a concrete ramp located at the main entrance for easy entry, and an elevator provides access to all floors of the building. Our staff are happy to assist with any additional accessibility needs during your visit.

Location

35 George St, Ottawa, ON

K1N 8W5

ByWard Campus

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Accessibility

The Shenkman Arts Centre is a fully accessible facility, featuring automatic doors, elevators, and designated accessible parking. Our staff are happy to assist with any additional accessibility needs during your visit.

Location

245 Centrum blvd. Orléans, ON

K1E 0A1

Orléans Campus

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