TeachingCity

The Culture department at the City of Oshawa partners with TeachingCity to develop and present arts and culture projects.

TeachingCity brings together the City of Oshawa and its education and research partners to address Oshawa's urban issues through innovation, collaboration, applied research and shared experiential learning opportunities.

Arts and Culture projects delivered through the TeachingCity program are executed in collaboration with Durham College's Faculty of Media, Art & Design.

Currently On Display

Centennial Public Art Project

During the 2023/2024 academic year, Fine Arts students from Durham College’s Community Collaborations course were invited to submit proposals for a temporary public art project commemorating Oshawa’s centennial. This visual celebration of Oshawa’s history asked students to consider activities, local landmarks and the local landscape as inspiration for their designs. Artworks were reproduced and installed on the windows of 1 Mary St. N. in downtown Oshawa.

This project provided an opportunity for three local students, Courtney Defreitas, Ethan Gyongyossy and Meghan Costello, to showcase their artistic talents and celebrates Oshawa’s 100+ years, while also contributing to revitalizing the city’s downtown urban centre.

Please share your feedback about this TeachingCity temporary public art project by completing this survey.

Interviews with Older Adults

During the 2019/2020 academic year, the Journalism and Personal Support Worker programs at Durham College conducted interviews with adults who are members of the OSCC55+ or living in residences in Oshawa. Community Collaborations class students selected an interview to respond to using visual art. View these artworks at:

• OSCC55+ John Street Branch
• South Oshawa Community Centre

Civic Square Community Mural Project

The mural on the fence in front of Oshawa's Civic Square was developed in 2018 by students from Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaborations course. The artwork expresses the theme of human rights to mark the creation of the City's first Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Alexandra Park Public Art Installation

Temporary public art pieces were produced by students in Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaboration course and installed at Alexandra Park through a partnership with the City, Durham College and Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Arts Resource Centre Canada's 150th Anniversary Vinyl

Students from Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaborations course created artwork on the exterior windows of the Arts Resource Centre to honour community milestone anniversaries.