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The Ottawa Art Gallery will host the Creative Opportunities Conference on November 8, 2026, bringing together arts professionals, recent graduates and adult learners for a free day of workshops, artist talks, panel discussion and networking in Ottawa-Gatineau. The one-day event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon, with an accompanying info fair running throughout the day.
According to the gallery’s event listing, the conference is designed to connect participants with local arts, visual media and community organizations that offer programs and experiences aimed at strengthening artistic practice, professional skills and personal development. The event is framed as an opportunity to learn about arts education, creative careers and artistic development opportunities available in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region.
The program includes a Creative Opportunities Info Fair with a broad range of information tables and networking with arts and culture specialists. The schedule lists doors opening at 10 a.m., coffee service at the start of the day, and a light-snacks break at 1 p.m. The info fair is set to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a closing at 3:30 p.m.
Artist talks are a central part of the day. The schedule names Victoria Laube, identified as the 2026 Project XO Award winner, for a 10:30 a.m. talk in the Sky Lounge on Level 3. A second artist talk is listed for 3 p.m., though the gallery’s schedule does not name the speaker. The conference also includes a creative careers panel at 11:45 a.m., moderated by CBC’s Alan Neal.
Later in the afternoon, the agenda includes an Ottawa ACE District discussion at 1:45 p.m. The conference’s focus on local networks and career development aligns with the Ottawa Art Gallery’s broader programming, which includes exhibitions, public events and community-oriented initiatives alongside its free admission policy.
The gallery describes the conference as a partner event and invites organizations to register an information table. The event page lists the venue as the Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, and gives the gallery’s contact information for additional details. The conference runs on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alma Duncan Salon.
