Arts Events and Activities
ARTBLOCK at Convergence
Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Oshawa
The City of Oshawa and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery are co-presenting ARTBLOCK, an art-centered Zone showcasing local artistic talent. This area will include a public art exhibition in the former Oshawa GO Bus terminal, art by local artists, participatory art activities and more!
This event is presented as part of the City’s centennial celebrations.
Points of Connection Art Exhibition in ARTBLOCK
The public art exhibition "Points of Connection" brings together work by locally connected artists. Located in the former Oshawa Bus Terminal, a fitting location for an exhibition that considers how we as a community flourish through connections.
The exhibition features artworks by:
- Christina Leslie
- Susan Campbell
- LeuWebb Projects
- Malik McCoy
- Brigitte Sampogna
- Andil Gosine
Local Artists Featured in ARTBLOCK
Throughout ARTBLOCK, on Prince St., between King St. W. and Bond St. W., view A-frames with artworks by local artists who were selected from a Call for Artists:
- Abhinanda Sinha Roy
- Asima Samam
- Danielle Alexander
- John McFeeters
- Julia Di Minno
- Laurie Cairns
- Margaret Rodgers
- Pooya Jalali
- Ruth Greenlaw
- Vidhya Srijesh
Community Partners in ARTBLOCK
While visiting ARTBLOCK, visit with community partners joining us with family-friendly hands-on activities.
- Canadian Tank Museum: Home of the Ontario Regiment Museum invite you to draw on a tank with chalk
- O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute are leading a zine making activity
- View Durham College students' artworks
- Watch artists from the Oshawa Art Association painting live
Arts Events
Each year the City offers a range of arts and culture events and programs. Offerings include exhibitions, festivals, and music and concert programming.
Doors Open (May 4, 2024)
Events in the Park (July/August/September)
Culture Days (October 5, 2024)
Also be sure to visit our Festivals & Events page for more information on City events.
Art Classes
Each season the City offers a slate of creative classes through our Recreation program. We offer programs in arts and crafts, pottery, dance, drama and music. Classes are available for all age groups. In addition, an Inclusion Support Program ensures inclusive recreation opportunities for participants of all abilities.
Community Event Calendar
Visit our Community Event Calendar to find out what events and activities are happening near you.
Culture Map
Check out the Culture Map to see the many cultural organizations, creative businesses, events, historic sites, public art installations (and more!) located in Oshawa.