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Here's what's going on at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Exhibitions on Now
RESISTANCE
September 7th, 2024 - August 24th, 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 […]
Jack Bush: Breakthrough
September 7th, 2024 - March 2nd, 2025
Join us for lecture on Jack Bush on November 7, 2024 at 7PM. A founding member of Painters Eleven, Jack Bush (1909-1977) was one of the first Canadian painters of his generation to achieve international success. Considered a late bloomer with abstraction, Bush found his voice as an artist in his late forties. His exploration […]
Pegi Nicol MacLeod: Unforgettably Hers
June 15th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025
Pegi Nicol MacLeod (born Margaret Kathleen Nichol, 1904-1949) was inspired by everyday scenes around her. Growing up in Ottawa, MacLeod studied art at the Ottawa Art School, and later at the École des beaux-arts in Montreal. While her subjects were varied— children, bustling crowds, views from her window—her style was undeniably hers. Art historian Laura […]
Oshawa: 100 Years
January 13th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025
This year marks one hundred years since Oshawa was incorporated as a city. From humble beginnings with a population of 16,000, today more than 172,000 people call Oshawa home. Through historical photographs from the Thomas Bouckley Collection, this exhibition explores what life was like in Oshawa in 1924. Oshawa was established as the 25th city […]
What's New
Yoga at the RMG: September
September 19th, 2024 - September 19th, 2024
Breathe, stretch and flow at the RMG! We’re hosting Yoga with local instructors, Kimmel Alcide, The Everyday Yogi, and Jessi Hoey owner of Nirmana School of Yoga. They will guide you through 1 hour of a guided mindful experience. $15/person. Ages 13 and up. Children aged 13 to 16 require parental supervision. Rain or shine, […]
Convergence Music and Art Festival
September 20th, 2024 - September 21st, 2024
Kick off Oshawa’s Convergence Music and Art Festival at the RMG! The launch party will be taking place at the Gallery on Friday, September 20. During the Festival, find us at the ARTBLOCK and at the Family Zone. RMG Friday: Convergence Launch Party September 20, 2024 7-10pmLocation: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Join us to celebrate […]
Events
Homeschool Art Class: Fall 2024
Sep 24, 2024, 10:00 AM - Nov 12, 2024, 11:30 AM
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 5-7 and 8-12 $100 Members/$120 Non-Members
RMG Teen Art Zone: Fall 2024
Sep 26, 2024, 04:30 PM - Nov 28, 2024, 06:30 PM
Come hang out in our onsite art studio! Each session will bring a unique theme where you will be encouraged to explore new techniques, work with a variety of materials, and express your unique personality through art. Ages 14-17 Free drop-in, no registration required. Upcoming Sessions September 26, 2024 October 31, 2024 November 28, 2024 […]
Yoga at the RMG: October
Oct 17, 2024, 06:30 PM - Oct 17, 2024, 07:30 PM
Breathe, stretch and flow at the RMG! We’re hosting Yoga with local instructors, Kimmel Alcide, The Everyday Yogi, and Jessi Hoey owner of Nirmana School of Yoga. They will guide you through 1 hour of a guided mindful experience. $15/person. Ages 13 and up. Children aged 13 to 16 require parental supervision. Rain or shine, […]
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.
