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
Adult Courses and Workshops
Grow your skills, explore new mediums, and reconnect with your creativity in the studios.
Kids & Teens Programming
A creative space for young artists to learn, discover, and express themselves.
Online Learning
Create from anywhere with live, guided instruction.
Adult Courses and Workshops
Grow your skills, explore new mediums, and reconnect with your creativity in the studios.
Kids & Teens Programming
A creative space for young artists to learn, discover, and express themselves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Registrations are OPEN
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Événements à venir
Try Online: Sketching Winter Magic18 déc. 2025, 18 h 30 – 19 h 30Zoom
Jenny McMaster - Excellent Speakers and Listening Organisms05 janv. 2026, 17 h 00 – 22 févr. 2026, 16 h 00Ottawa School of Art - ByWard Campus , 35 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5, Canada
Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau - Histoires de notre futur05 janv. 2026, 17 h 00 – 22 févr. 2026, 16 h 00OSA Orléans Campus Gallery, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 0A1, Canada
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Job Opening: Digital Marketing Assistant
Join Us for the Ottawa School of Art’s Annual Meeting
The Bottom Line: Artists Supporting Artists in Ottawa
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Location
500 Terry Francois Street,
San Francisco, CA 94158
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 Market Campus
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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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News
Join Us for the Ottawa School of Art’s Annual Meeting
11 nov. 2025
The Ottawa School of Art invites all members, students, and community supporters to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting to celebrate achievements, share financial and organizational updates, and look ahead to the exciting initiatives planned for 2026.
