The Ottawa Black Art Kollective (OBAK) is a collaborative group of artists and patrons committed to increasing the visibility of Black visual artists in the National Capital Region. Our goal is to provide ongoing mentoring, networking, exhibition, and professional development opportunities to our members.
The Ottawa Black Art Kollective’s (OBAK) mission is to advance the careers and artistic practices of its members and the black visual arts community in the National Capital Region.
Our vision is an artistic and culturally thriving National Capital Region where Black artists can flourish and achieve their full potential.
Our dedicated team of passionate volunteers generously lend their time and expertise to drive our mission forward, uniting to empower and uplift Black artists in our community.
To our incredible supporters and collaborators, past and present: your belief in our vision has been instrumental in shaping OBAK’s journey. Thank you for your continued trust, creativity, and collaboration—we couldn’t have come this far without you.
