KIDS & FAMILY
OAG SUMMER ART CAMPS
Kids aged 6 to 14 will enjoy a themed program of hands-on art making workshops related to OAG exhibitions, local artist workshops, games, adventures, and trips to local art galleries. Camps are fully bilingual (English and French).
Fees: $200 per week ($180 for OAG members). Fees include pre- and post-camp care.
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CREATIVE SUNDAYS
No registration is required.
Every Sunday starting this Fall
10 AM to 2 PM | Free
Join us for free weekly drop-in creative activities suitable for all ages. Discover the current exhibition with a knowledgeable gallery educator and explore your creativity with family and friends.
For more information
family@oaggao.ca
613-233-8699 +227
Sponsored by Welch LLP.
TODDLER MORNINGS
No registration is required.
Fall dates: September 5, 2018 | October 3, 2018 | November 7, 2018 | December 5, 2018
10 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
Toddler Mornings is an opportunity for toddlers and their caregivers to enjoy creative play at Ottawa Art Gallery. Join us on the first Wednesday of the month to explore a variety of games and activities that foster creativity and problem solving skills. Take in the current exhibition and enjoy a relaxed social setting with other adults while bonding and having fun with your little one.
For more information
family@oaggao.ca
613-233-8699 +227
NEW! BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT OAG
Discover a fun new way to celebrate your birthday—have your party at Ottawa Art Gallery! Explore the exhibitions with a dedicated guide who will tell you the stories behind many of the artworks. Next, unleash your creativity with an art making activity in the OAG studio.
- We offer birthday party bookings on Saturdays for a two hour block of time
- Birthdays can be held in English or French
- The flat rate is $225 for 10 children. For more than 10 children (maximum 20), there is an additional $50 fee.
- We offer a 30 minute tour of the gallery and a 45 minute workshop in the studio, followed by time for cake and a surprise for the birthday kid!
- We have a fridge and kitchenette space available for the storage of a cake
- Guardians must be present for the duration of the booking
- We request that your booking be made at least 30 days prior to the birthday party
- Please provide your address and phone number at the time of booking for the purpose of invoicing and securing contact information
For more information
education@oaggao.ca
613-233-8699 +241
NEW! PD DAY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
No registration is required. Starts Fall 2018.
Ontario: October 5, 2018 | November 23, 2018 | January 25, 2019 | February 15, 2019 | April 12, 2019 | June 7, 2019
Québec: September 21, 2018 | Febraury 11 & 12, 2019 | May 24, 2019
10 AM - Noon | Free
Ottawa Art Gallery is offering free drop-in programs on four PD days during the school year. A variety of fun and bilingual creative activities will help stimulate young minds and inspire creativity.
For more information
education@oaggao.ca
613-233-8699 +227
CHILDCARE
From September to June*, the Ottawa Art Gallery is pleased to offer free childcare during exhibition opening receptions, and on Wednesdays each week from 3 PM – 7 PM. OAG’s drop-in childcare is fun and safe, encouraging creative play with a variety of games and activities. Enjoy a relaxed gallery experience knowing your children are in good care—and having a good time.
- Open to children aged 12 months to 10 years
- Parents must remain on gallery premises and respond when paged
- Diapers and training pants are the responsibility of parents and guardians
Childcare is offered on a first come, first served basis. *Please note that childcare is suspended in July and August during OAG's summer camps.
Questions?
family@oaggao.ca
613-233-8699 +245
FREE PUBLIC TOURS
Drop-in Tours Every Wednesday at 3 PM.
1-2-3 Tours Every Sunday at 1, 2 and 3 PM.
Meet at the visitor experience desk.
