Come see Nunavik in all its beauty through the eyes of Indigenous artists. Avataq Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature, invited artists from across Québec’s Nunavik region to create artworks inspired by objects from Avataq’s collections. Nunavik includes 14 villages along the coasts of northern Québec.

This exhibition highlights a selection of works of art by First Nations and Métis artists from the Canada Council Art Bank collection. The Art Bank, which has proudly featured works by Indigenous artists since its inception in 1972, further supports the Canada Council’s commitment to public engagement and diversity.

In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by artists from across the country who have been shortlisted for this year's Sobey Art Award.

Step into a world where art and nature intertwine. Thirteen Canadian artists bring the concept of rewilding to life, highlighting the vital role that nature plays in our communities through their compelling works of art. Selected by a jury of esteemed Canadian artists and curated by Helen Gregory, Curator at the McIntosh Gallery at Western  … Read more

Launched in 1999, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) celebrate the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Awards are this country’s most prestigious distinction for the artists, curators and craftspeople who make up Canada’s vibrant visual and media arts community. Up to eight  … Read more

Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa Rica and the Philippines transform into these beautiful creatures.Bright clothing may attract butterflies, offering a chance to admire them up close. On-site science interpreters share  … Read more

Nana’s Jamaican Christmas Pudding is a beloved holiday delicacy passed down through generations, connecting family members to their heritage. Made with fruits soaked in rum, port, and sherry, and steamed for hours, the pudding is a symbol of love and tradition.Mary Anne, who now makes it in Canada, uses a mixing bowl and wooden spoon  … Read more

Explore alternative perspectives on climate change and its impacts in The Air of the Now and Gone. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges pervasive narratives of crisis and despair, instead inviting visitors to experience emotions like humour, care, love, gratitude, wonder, and cooperation.Rejecting naïve optimism, the exhibition seeks radical engagement through video, installation, painting, and photography, offering  … Read more

This exhibition brings together artists Kanna Anigbogu, Abdul Hamid Kanu Jr. and Don Kwan to explore memory, cultural history and the diasporic experience. Through black-and-white photography, digital art and mixed media inspired by family archives, the works reflect cultural resilience and personal narratives. Kanu captures Sierra-Leonean communities reconnecting with their heritage. Anigbogu uses Igbo motifs  … Read more