UniHeART Gallery

Current exhibition

"The Works"

by Kae McColl and Graham Bee

About the Artists

Kae McColl lives in Gatineau, Quebec. She paints abstract landscapes in acrylic paint, often adding oil pastel chalks for interesting text. Kae aims to capture the "wow" in a landscape.. to recreate the moment that made her stop in her tracks and fall in love with the view.

Graham Bee, Kae's son, has drawn with pencils as long as he can remember. His subjects reflect his interests - sports figures, animals, portraits. He prefers strong contrast in black and white and is open to commissions from photographs.

Gallery Hours

Monday to Thursday – 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Friday – 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Or by appointment on Friday with the artist.

The UniHeART Gallery provides an opportunity for our community to enjoy various forms of artistic expression throughout the year. Artists gain access to quality exhibition space, and they, in return, support and enhance Heartwood programs and the work environment. In addition to exhibiting their work in the UniHeART Gallery, artists may find opportunities to partner with individual member groups, offering workshops or one-to-one art instruction. The ongoing collaboration between artists and the Heartwood community demonstrates the benefits of art as an integral part of our daily lives.

Artist Application

Once your completed application has been received, your application will be reviewed by the UniHeART Gallery Committee. We are committed to highlighting local Ottawa area artists.

General Information

Security: Although Heartwood House provides as much security as possible, we cannot be responsible for any damage or theft of work.

Vernissage: We highly recommend the artist hosts a vernissage sometime during their 2 month art show. Most sales occur during a vernissage. All regular room rental fees (max 2 hours) are waived for your vernissage, as an added benefit to the artist. 

Public Viewing: The UniHeART Gallery is available to staff, volunteers and participants of the Heartwood/ Unitarian Fellowship of Ottawa community every day, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. It is also open to the general public Monday to Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and Fridays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, or by appointment on Fridays with the artist.

Hanging Requirements: We ask for a minimum of 15 - 25 pieces of art (depending on size). Two artists can collaborate to host a show together, if needed.

Artist Biography & Contact Info: You will be asked to provide a short biography that highlights your work, your creative style and your history as an artist. This information will be posted in the gallery and on the Heartwood & Unitarian Fellowship websites. You will also need to provide your contact info so that interested buyers can contact you to arrange the sale.

Artwork Identification & Price List: Each art piece will need to be identified with a numbered label that corresponds to the price list you provide. The price list (8.5 x 11 ) should include the name of the piece, the art piece number and the price. This enables viewers to match the art hanging on the wall to its name and price. 

Fees: There is a $30 Registration Fee due at the beginning of your show to help cover the costs of the gallery. We request 10% of your sales be donated back to Heartwood and a donation tax receipt will be issued for anything over $20.

Contact Nana Adu for more information - UniHeART Gallery Chair  collaboration@heartwoodhouse.ca  613-795-9811