Ottawa 
Events Description
Frame by Frame offers the first-ever exploration of animation in the nation’s capital.
Presented at the Ottawa Art Gallery and in partnership with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the exhibition Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa is the first-ever major exploration of animation in the capital, tracing 80 years of animation history in Ottawa and the surrounding region.
The exhibition brings together works and stories spanning generations of artists, studios and independent practices. From the establishment of the National Film Board of Canada’s animation department in Ottawa in the 1940s to today’s internationally recognized animation community, Frame by Frame explores the creativity, experimentation and innovation that have made Ottawa an important centre for animation.
Who is it for?
Be advised that not all animated films presented in the exhibition are for all ages.
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
How to get tickets?
At the door: NO TICKETS NEEDED.
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday September 19, 2026 to Sunday March 14, 2027
Closed: Monday
Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue & Address
Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0C5, CANADA
Para Transpo drop-off entrance: 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E2
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Street metered parking is available (check hourly limits) in the nearby Sandy Hill residential area. Other paid parking options include: Novotel (3 Daly Avenue); Rideau Centre (80 Nicholas Street or 5 Daly Avenue). // Bicycle racks are located near the gallery’s main entrance at 50 Mackenzie King Bridge.
When travelling by train, disembark at the Rideau O-Train Station and take the William Street exit. The Gallery is located at the intersection of Daly and Waller with an entrance at 10 Daly and there is also an entrance at 50 Mackenzie King Bridge. When travelling by bus, we are nearest to the Mackenzie King Station, Rideau Street Station and the Waller/Laurier Station.
