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About Galerie SAW Gallery

Experience Ottawa’s vibrant arts scene at Galerie SAW Gallery, located in Arts Court at 67 Nicholas Street. This artist-run centre houses two main spaces—Gallery SAW (Gallery 1) and Club SAW (Gallery 2)—plus the Nordic Lab and an outdoor courtyard. With a total footprint that includes expansions from the 2019 redevelopment, SAW now offers flexible event spaces suitable for exhibitions, performances, screenings, and multidisciplinary programs. Capacity varies by event, with spaces configured to support a wide range of performances and shows.

Planning your visit? We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to make your trip easy and enjoyable. Secure your seats and join Ottawa’s creative community at Galerie SAW Gallery.

Seating and layout at Galerie SAW are flexible by event, with Gallery SAW (~120 m2) and Club SAW (~100 m2) offering intimate to mid-sized settings. The Nordic Lab adds another dimension as a creative workspace and performance area, and the outdoor courtyard provides seasonal programming. Parking options include metered street spots on Nicholas Street, plus paid parking at the Novotel parkade (enter at 3 Daly Ave) and the Rideau Centre parkade (enter at 80 Nicholas Street or 5 Daly Ave). The venue is well-served by OC Transpo, with access to the Rideau O-Train, Mackenzie King Station, and Waller/Laurier bus stops; Para Transpo drop-off is available on Daly Ave. For a convenient stay, consider nearby hotels such as Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, Swiss Hotel, Novotel Ottawa, and DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, all within a short distance. We’ve included affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan, book, and enjoy your visit with ease. Explore SAW’s history, from regular SKETCH fundraisers and Ottawa International Animation Festival collaborations to landmark celebrations like SAW’s 50th anniversary.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9, within Arts Court (Nicholas Street and Daly Avenue).
  • Venue type: Artist-run centre with two main spaces: Gallery SAW (Gallery 1) and Club SAW (Gallery 2), plus the Nordic Lab and outdoor courtyard.
  • Capacity/space: Gallery 1 ~120 m2; Club SAW ~100 m2 (total spaces); SAW notes expansion to about 15,000 square feet after 2019 redevelopment; exact occupancy varies by event.
  • Parking: Metered street parking on Nicholas Street; paid parking at Novotel parkade (enter at 3 Daly Ave) and Rideau Centre parkade (enter at 80 Nicholas Street or 5 Daly Ave).
  • Transit: Accessible by OC Transpo; near Rideau O-Train, Mackenzie King Station, and Waller/Laurier bus stops; Para Transpo drop-off on Daly Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: Le Germain Hotel Ottawa (30 Daly Avenue), Swiss Hotel (89 Daly Avenue), Novotel Ottawa (33 Nicholas Street), DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown (33 Nicholas Street).
  • Notable events hosted: Regular SKETCH fundraisers (art sale, silent auction, performances); Nordic Lab space and two-level expansion; SAW has hosted events for the Ottawa International Animation Festival; celebrated milestones (e.g., SAW’s 50th anniversary).