Special Events

Seniors Spring Social

Mar 21, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate spring together! We are offering an afternoon of tea, tours, a floral arranging workshop, and watercolour painting opportunities. This free event is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Schedule of events

Tours of the RMG exhibitions at 1pm and 2pm
Watercolour Flowers workshop 1:30-2:00pm or 2:30-3:00pm (drop in maximum 15 per session)
Floral Arranging Workshop with Brookstead Flowers 1:30-2:30pm (waitlist available)
Tea and Coffee in our onsite Arthurs Restaurant 1-3pm

Upcoming Events

Special Events

Bringing the Art Collection to Life

Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn about the history of how The Robert McLaughlin Gallery came to be, with a particular focus on the permanent art collection. With now over 4,700 works of art, Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones, will share stories about key works in the RMG’s collection. Storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, making it a powerful […]

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The (Un)official Convergence Launch Party

Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Kickstart the festival weekend with vibrant energy, electrifying company, and bold art. All set in our beautiful backyard. Dance freely and celebrate community under the lights with cold drinks, good food, and great conversation to the beat of live music performances. Tamar Ilana Tamar Ilana is a Toronto-born multifaceted artist who grew up on stage […]

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Art Nap

Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brenda Mabel Reid, Underlay, 2024, quilt installation, variable dimensions. Photo credit: M+E Photography. Take a break in The Backyard at the RMG! In partnership with the Convergence Festival in downtown Oshawa, the gallery is pleased to invite you to experience Underlay by Brenda Mabel Reid. Featuring a large modular quilt made of construction-grade materials, Underlay […]