Creative Opportunities Conference

You’re invited to the Creative Opportunities Conference, a free event taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon on Sunday, November, 8, 2026.

This one-day event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a range of arts education, creative careers, and artistic development opportunities available right here in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region. The COC is designed to connect the region’s community of arts professionals, recent graduates, and adult learners with local arts/visual media, and community organizations that offer programs and experiences designed to enrich your artistic practice, professional skills, and personal development.

What’s Happening:

Creative Opportunities Info Fair: Visit a broad range of info tables and network with arts and culture specialists.
2 Artist Talks
2 Panel Discussions

Creative Careers Panel, moderated by CBC's Alan Neal, featuring:

Paul Fox, Award Winning Director for Schitt’s Creek
Jay Odjick, Artist, Author, & Television Producer
Izzy Poirier, Founder of the Ottawa Design Club

Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art Panel, moderated by the Canadian Urban Institute's Jennifer Barrett, featuring:

Amy Wallace, Assistant Curator, Ottawa Art Gallery
Katherine Ingrey, Portfolio Manager: Public Art Program, City of Ottawa
Benjamin Gianni, Associate Professor, Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism, Carleton University

Schedule:

10:00 AM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair opens (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 2026 Project XO Reception + Artist Talk with Victoria Laube (Sky Lounge, Level 3)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Creative Careers Panel discussion moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
1:00 PM – light snacks served
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Reshaping Ottawa Through Public Art (Alma Duncan Salon, Level 3)
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Artist Talk with Karen Miller (4th Floor Galleries)
3:30 PM – Creative Opportunities Info Fair close

Learn more here.
http://oaggao.ca/events/creative-opportunities-conference-2/