Fine Arts Diploma Program
Ottawa School of Art
Our Mission
“The OSA is the leading centre for visual arts education and creative expression in the Ottawa region”
Our Values
The OSA
Is inclusive and accessible
Is studio-oriented and studio-based
Offers a collaborative and creative environment
Promotes diversity
Is student-centred
Fosters imagination, creativity and Innovation
Provides hands-on training by practicing artists
Our Goals
To build on programs for all ages, all levels of skill and experience
To continue to be a strong promoter and advocate of visual arts
To evolve as a multi-disciplinary creative and exploratory learning centre
To continue to build relationships with the local community and to gain a national profile
To strengthen organizational stability and increase financial stability
What we Offer..
The Ottawa School of Art offers a full range of specialized art courses including life drawing, landscape painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, lithography, watercolour, etching, printmaking, and a wide variety of specialized short courses and workshops. In addition to art courses, the OSA’s programs have grown to include visiting artist-in-residence workshops, a professional exhibitions gallery (which hosts solo and groups shows by local, national and international artists), a one-year Portfolio Development Program and a 3-year Diploma Program.
