I've been visiting this spot on the corner of Nicholas and Daly (int he Arts Court buildings) often this month well getting ready to host an event at their venue, Club SAW. I've totally taken a shining to it, and think it's a great spot in the city for several reasons.

If you're into art, but not into the pretentious feeling of it, this is a great place to start. The gallery exhibits really... more

The SAW Gallery is a trendy little place in the basement attached to the Arts Court. Art is pinned to the walls, sitting on tables and is around in every available space.

I liked the informal feel here and then face that there were a couple of people working on things while we were there. There was a sketchbook open on the table, as if we were invited to contribute.

This gallery seems to... more

SAW Gallery is one of the better Ottawa art galleries to view controversial and innovative contemporary art. The gallery passionately believes in the importance of contemporary art by diverse artists, outsiders, Canadians and those who endeavor to alter how we see the world we live in. A lot of the art is media or performance, but they also have some installations and regular old drawn and... more