Art galleries to visit in the Outaouais

Published on April 3 2025 - Updated on June 11 2025

Take a tour of local art galleries, meet the artists and learn about their creative projects. Admire works imagined and produced by local residents. Bring out your artistic side and sign up for workshops, classes or creative evenings in good company. 

Solart Studio Gallery

Where

211 Chemin du Lac-Grosleau, Route 317, Ripon, QC J0V 1V0

When

The art gallery is open for exhibitions and special events, and by appointment.

Cost

Admission to the art gallery is free. | Various fees for classes and workshops.

Good to know

Solart specializes in one-of-a-kind works in porcelain, stone, bronze, silver and gold, from ceramics to jewellery and cast metal. | The gallery offers coaching, private training and themed group workshops.

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Centre d'action culturelle de la MRC Papineau

Where

548 Notre Dame St., Montebello

When

Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost

Free

Good to know

The Centre d'action culturelle de la MRC de Papineau strives to democratize access to culture by offering a rich and varied program that showcases local talent while encouraging citizen participation. Each exhibition is accompanied by cultural mediation activities, such as workshops, lectures and meetings with artists, offering an enriching experience for all.

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Le centre d’art populaire du Québec

Where

276 Desjardins Street, Plaisance, QC J0V 1S0

When

May 16 to October 12, 2025 | Monday and Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Good to know

Located in a heritage building in Plaisance, this folk art gallery presents a wide range of exhibitions by Quebec artists of yesterday and today.

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Le presbytère de Blue Sea

Where

4 Principale Street, Blue Sea, QC J0X 1C0

When

The art gallery is open from June to September, but hosts events throughout the year. | Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Friday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost

Free

Good to know

This former rectory is now a cultural gathering place that promotes connections and sharing between artists and the general public.

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Art de l’ordinaire

Where

Several locations in and around Cantley

Cost

Free

Good to know

Art de l’ordinaire is a collective of two dozen artists and artisans in and around Cantley. It organizes various events throughout the year.

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La Fab sur Mill –Chelsea Arts, Culture and Heritage Centre

Where

8 Mill Road, Chelsea, QC J9B 1K8

When

The art gallery is open year round and organizes various events. | Monday to Friday : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost

Admission to the gallery is free. | Various fees for classes, performances and room rentals.

Good to know

This arts cooperative is now a performing and visual arts centre offering a varied program of classes, exhibitions and shows. The basement houses artists’ studios available for rent.

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Galerie Old Chelsea

Where

783, rte 105, Chelsea, QC J9B 1P1

When

Monday and Tuesday : Closed | Wednesday to Saturday : 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday : 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost

Free

Good to know

Ten local artists have joined forces to offer the public a diverse range of art. The art gallery hosts rotating exhibitions every three weeks featuring local guest artists in a variety of styles and media.

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Deux Regart

Where

922 Maloney Blvd., Gatineau

When

Sunday and Monday : Closed | Tuesday : By appointment | Wednesday : 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Thursday : 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Friday : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost

Personalized rates

Good to know

Deux Regart in Gatineau is much more than just an art studio. It is a place for meetings, discoveries, and thematic exhibitions, led by two local artists!

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Ottawa Art Gallery

Where

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N 0C5

When

Monday and Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost

Free

Good to know

Monday : Closed | Tuesday and Wednesday : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Thursday to Saturday : 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Sunday : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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La Galerie Jean-Yves Guindon

Where

1072 rte 321 north, Saint-André-Avellin

When

The gallery is open by appointment only.

Good to know

A museum retracing the artist's 40-year career and a store selling cards and reproductions are also on site.

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Galerie ESPACE33

Where

33 rue principale, Gatineau (Québec) J9H 3L2

When

Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

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The Outaouais region is home to some amazingly talented people. Don’t resist the temptation to purchase a work by a local artist!

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