Exhibitions and Outreach
The Art Bank extends its reach through loans to museums and galleries, curated exhibitions and outreach activities.
Exhibitions
The Art Bank presents rotating exhibitions in Âjagemô, the Canada Council exhibition space at 150 Elgin Street in Ottawa. Organized with guest curators or with partner organizations, the exhibitions in Âjagemô offer engaging perspectives that draw attention to global issues such as climate change, supporting Indigenous cultural sovereignty, and demonstrating inclusion. The exhibitions are also an opportunity for the wider public to see the Art Bank collection.
From June 18, 2024 to May 19, 2025, Madweyàshkà | Like a Wave, curated by Olivia Kristoff, highlights works of art by First Nations and Métis artists predominantly from the collection of the Art Bank.
Loans
The Canada Council Art Bank facilitates access to its vast collection through its loan program, which allows galleries, museums, and cultural institutions to borrow artworks for group and solo exhibitions.
Visit our blog page to see examples from the Art Bank loan program.
Get in touch with us to find out more about our loan program and how you can borrow artworks from the collection for your upcoming exhibition.
Outreach
The Art Bank hosts public outreach activities and partners with organizations to present relevant and dynamic programming that highlights the collection in new and interesting ways. That includes our annual open house for Doors Open Ottawa.
Subscribe to the Art Bank Bulletin to learn about our upcoming activities.
Interested in learning more about the Art Bank collection and its impressive facility?
Use the app to take a tour or browse the collection.
2024 Doors Open Ottawa at the Art Bank
The Art Bank is pleased to participate in Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m....
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Celebrating Storytelling Through Art in Manitoba
A new exhibition featuring 16 engaging artworks from the Art Bank collection has started its 10-month tour across Manitoba. ...
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Âjagemô
Âjagemô is a 3000 sq ft home to contemporary art exibits, performances and events at the Canada Council. Visit us in person or online...
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