Arts Events and Activities
ARTBLOCK at Convergence
Thank you for joining us at ARTBLOCK, on Saturday, September 21, in Downtown Oshawa.
We value your feedback! Please share your experience and take a moment to complete our online feedback form for ARTBLOCK at Convergence.
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" brought 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
- LeuWebb Projects
- Malik McKoy
- Brigitte Sampogna
- Andil Gosine
- Geordie Lishman
Local Artists Featured in ARTBLOCK
Throughout ARTBLOCK, festival goers could 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
Thank you to the community partners that joined us in ARTBLOCK providing family-friendly hands-on activities.
- Canadian Tank Museum: Home of the Ontario Regiment Museum
- O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
- Durham College
- Oshawa Art Association
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.