SPAO celebrates 20 years - Two decades of creativity and community.
One of Canada’s foremost Photographic Arts Centres.
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 OPEN HOUSE | NOVEMBER 21
Catalyst showcases eight Canadian photo-based artists who are revitalizing historic and analogue photographic processes.
ON VIEW: May 23 - September 14, 2025
RECEPTION: September 12 | 5PM - 7PM
Accepting applications for the Photographic Arts + Production College Diploma Program.
On the Shoulders of Giants is an exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of SPAO, showcasing work by 58 artists.
ON VIEW: August 16 - October 19, 2025
RECEPTION: October 16 | Time TBD
SPARK is a photography contest for 16–20 year olds in the greater Ottawa/Gatineau region.
DEADLINE: Monday, October 20 | 11:55PM
View our fall part-time studies offerings!
Image detail by Alex Does
Image detail by Justin M. Millar
Book by Eugenie Rasche
Cosmic Surgery by Alma Haser