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Exhibitions on Now
Everyday Matters
September 5, 2026 - August 22, 2027
In our busy lives, it is easy to overlook the beauty of ordinary objects and the moments that shape our daily existence. A simple meal, chores, and familiar household objects are often dismissed as mundane and given little aesthetic value. This exhibition explores how artists capture the beauty of daily life through depictions of common […]
Recent Acquisitions: Abstraction
September 5, 2026 - March 27, 2027
Abstract art has always been part of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s story. The gallery was founded in 1967, and so too was the Permanent Collection, with an initial donation of 37 artworks from the personal collection of artist and beloved Oshawa resident Alexandra Luke. Of these, 21 were abstract works. This gift helped shape the […]
Oliver Husain: I ♥ Snail
June 6, 2026 - November 1, 2026
I ♥ Snail is an immersive video installation by Oliver Husain that examines IMAX cinema as both an experimental film format emerging in the 1960s and a technology later mobilized as a tool of nation-building. The exhibition title is drawn from a sticker found in the archived papers of Toronto-based filmmaker Graeme Ferguson, one of […]
Stephen Andrews: The sum of the parts
June 6, 2026 - November 1, 2026
The sum of the parts brings together a constellation of works by Stephen Andrews that examine how systems of war, resource extraction, and global capital are permitted through complacency and constructed through incremental, often hidden acts. At the centre of the exhibition is The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s recent acquisition of Cartoon (2007), a landmark work […]
Stories in Ink: Illustrations by Oscar Cahén
June 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Stories in Ink: Illustrations by Oscar Cahén Before joining the abstract artist collective Painters Eleven in 1953, Oscar Cahén had built a successful career as a publishing illustrator. Between 1950 and 1957, he produced more than three hundred illustrations for Canadian magazines while also gaining recognition for his abstract expressionist paintings. This exhibition presents rarely […]
Answering the Call: First Responders in Historic Oshawa
June 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
In 2020, at the height of the global pandemic, communities came together to show support for first responders and health care workers. Painted rocks, handmade signs in windows, and messages posted on fences became visible expressions of gratitude and solidarity for those working on the front lines. Even without fanfare, frontline workers continue to show […]
What's New
Fall Seniors Social
September 24, 2026
1 PM Exhibition tour | Exhibition spaces1:30 – 2:30 PM Drawing class with Jade Wysotski | Lookout*1 – 3:30 PM Drop-in art-making with Anoosh Mubashar | Studio1 – 3:30 PM Refreshments | 4th Floor *20 Spots available Images: Past Seniors Social Event at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 2026
“Lac La” Oil Pastel and Tin-Can Sculpture Workshop
September 26, 2026
Facilitator Bio Zoe Ann Cardinal Cire is a visual artist born and raised on Treaty 6 territory of central Alberta. Cire’s work talks with the culture that raised her: her kokom’s lineage of Beaver Lake Cree Nation and her moshom’s Métis lineage. These conversations oscillate between the terrains of paint, beads and textiles, focusing on […]
Events
Homeschool Art History Workshops Fall 2026
Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM - May 19, 2027, 2:30 PM
Upon completion of payment, please fill out the information form below to finalize your enrollment. Please note that only registrants who have completed payment should fill this form. Forms should be submitted for each participant, per class, per season. Reach out to [email protected] if any assistance is required. Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the program […]
Teen Art Zone Fall 2026
Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - Dec 16, 2026, 7:30 PM
Come hang out at the art gallery! FAQ What is the environment like?You are encouraged to either come alone or with friends! Plug into your own music or listen to the chatter. Materials and refreshments are provided. We tend to keep the lights dimmed but they are still on. We play music on a medium […]
Fall Exhibitions Opening: Zoe Ann Cardinal Cire: In Plains Air, Everyday Matters, and Recent Acquisitions: Abstraction
Sep 26, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On September 26th, join us to celebrate the opening of Zoe Ann Cardinal Cire: In Plains Air, and two new permanent collection exhibitions: Everyday Matters, and Recent Acquisitions: Abstraction. An official welcome will be delivered in the lobby at 1:30pm, followed by an artist talk with Zoe Ann Cardinal Cire in the exhibition In Plains […]
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.