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 speakers include:

Paul Fox, Award Winning Director for Schitt’s Creek

Jay Odjick, Artist, Author, & Television Producer

Izzy Poirier, Founder of the Ottawa Design Club

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) – mimosas + refreshments served!

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 – 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

Register to attend this free event:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2000228708913?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register as an organization to operate an information table: https://shorturl.at/JdHhk

Presenting Partners:

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