Welcome
Here's what's going on at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Exhibitions on Now
Tom Dean: GOOD-BYE
April 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Opening reception: Saturday, April 5, 1-3PM Roundtable Discussions: Press and SpaceSaturday, June 7, 2025, 2-5pm, followed by a reception, 5-7pmCo-presented with Art Metropole and the plumbFeaturing: Vincent Bonin, Robert Fones, Peggy Gale, and Luis Jacob; Anthony Cooper, Suzy Lake, Nell Tenhaaf, and Adam Welch Satellite Exhibitions at Art Metropole and the plumbDetails below. Exhibition Text: […]
We are ten thousand hands that plant seeds
June 7, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Borrowing its title from the last poem written by Chilean singer and activist Victor Jara, this exhibition brings together artists who respond to their lived or inherited experiences of colonialism, displacement, and genocide. The artists draw on an embodied “language of textiles” to communicate—through the body—what cannot be expressed in words. Their artworks are alive […]
Northern Shadows, Northern Spirits
June 14, 2025 - August 10, 2025
In this exhibition, Pixel Heller explores Black identity and resistance through costume design, performance, and photography, drawing inspiration from the masquerade (mas) tradition of Caribbean Carnival. During her residency at the gallery, Heller produced garments and accessories for three traditional mas characters—the Moko Jumbie, Midnight Robber, and Jumbies. She presents those pieces alongside photographs of […]
RESISTANCE
September 7, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Art has the power to inspire change and challenge norms. It can evoke emotions, spark conversations, and create a sense of community and solidarity. Featuring a variety of artworks from The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s (RMG) Permanent Collection of over 4,700 pieces, this exhibition explores how artists throughout history have used art to resist and disrupt […]
Painters Eleven: Abstract Bonds
March 8, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Painters Eleven was the first abstract artist collective in Ontario. They were founded in 1953 at the cottage of artist Alexandra Luke on the Oshawa/Whitby border. The group did not have a common philosophy or style, instead Painters Eleven banded together around their shared desire to support abstraction and exhibit together. As Jock Macdonald noted: […]
Artists by Artists
March 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
While we are often more familiar with an artist’s work than their physical appearance, portraits of artists offer a glimpse into the person behind the art. A good portrait captures the sitter’s likeness, but a great one captures their essence. And who better to achieve this than a fellow artist? This exhibition, drawn from the […]
Wish You Were Here!
June 21, 2025 - January 11, 2026
In the early 20th century, sending a postcard was an affordable and quick way to connect with loved ones. Often costing just a halfpenny— half the price of a letter —postcards offered a simple yet effective way to share news, greetings, and sentiments. This exhibition features historical postcards from Oshawa, drawn from the Thomas Bouckley […]
What's New
Zine Machine Workshop
August 7, 2025
In collaboration with Ruckus Art Collective and Zene Magazine, we will be hosting a zine-making workshop for youth ages 16-29! In this workshop, we will start with a brief introduction to zine history. Hayde from Zene Magazine will teach us the origins of zine-making and its importance both then and now. We will then delve […]
RMG Friday: From the Ground Up
August 8, 2025
Join us in the backyard for a celebration of storytelling, dance and world cultural expressions from artists and groups in Durham Region.
Events
Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition 2025: Opening and Awards Reception
Aug 19, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us at 2:30pm for the opening reception of Adventure: Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Novice, Hobby, and Open. This event is free and open to everyone. If there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Hannah at [email protected]. The Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition is […]
Backyard Story Time at the RMG
Aug 20, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Experience the magic of outdoor story time at the art gallery! Through books, songs, games, and creative activities, storytellers from Oshawa Public Libraries will spark your imagination in The Backyard at the RMG! This event is free and no registration is required. This event is free and open to everyone. If you have questions about […]
Homeschool Art Class: Fall 2025
Sep 16, 2025, 10:00 AM - Nov 18, 2025, 12:45 PM
These programs are inspired by our exhibitions and personal responses to the art on the walls! We foster a multi-dimensional approach that encourages individuality and imaginative problem solving skills using quality fine art materials. Spaces are limited. Ages 5 to 710 – 11am$75 Members/$95 Non-Members (8 weeks)Dates: September 16 – November 18 (no class Sept […]
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
The RBC Emerging Artist Residency is a paid residency opportunity for emerging artists supported by the RBC Foundation’s Emerging Artist Project. The residency package presents artists with opportunities for professional growth, exhibition experience, and collaboration with RMG staff.
Check us out on Google Arts & Culture
Explore our Permanent Collection in an interactive and fun way and be sure to check out our first Online Exhibition Story about Isabel McLaughlin and Alexandra Luke, two women artists and collectors who were instrumental to the history and development of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
