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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.

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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.

Hand Mixing Paints
Sculpting Clay Bust
Printing on fabric
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Visual Arts Summer Camps

Creative, hands-on art camps for kids and teens aged 6 - 16 in ByWard Market and Orléans.

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Fire and Form

This year's contest and fundraising sale, celebrating the creativity and range of contemporary ceramic practice in our region.

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Call for Exhibitions

Are you an artist looking to show your work? Submit your proposal for an upcoming exhibition at OSA.

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.

Explore Adult Courses and Workshops
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Kids & Teens Programming

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

Explore Kids and Teens Programming
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Live Online Learning

Create from anywhere with live, guided instruction.

Explore Online Learning

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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An immersive, studio-first education for emerging artists.

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

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A structured way to broaden your skills across multiple mediums.

News

OSA Fine Arts Diploma Podcast

Cast in Her Image

How to Start a Scholarship at OSA in Minutes

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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