Special Events

Fall Seniors Social Event

Oct 24, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Back by popular demand! This free event encourages seniors (age 55+) to spend the afternoon curating their own program. We will offer refreshments, tours and drop in art making sessions.

1PM and 2PM: Tours of the RMG current exhibitions

Meet in the lobby of The RMG to tour our new permanent collection exhibitions Resistance, Jack Bush: Breakthrough and Pegi Nicol MacLeod: Unforgettably Hers.

Light Refreshments in Arthur’s

Take the elevator to Level 4 to enjoy refreshments in the lovely Arthur’s. This area is only open during special events, please enjoy the exclusive views from above Oshawa.

Drop in art making workshops

Two different hands on art making opportunities available on RMG’s lower level! Drop in, no registration required, while supplies last.

Flower Pot Painting:

Let your creativity flow or have us guide you to create a bright succulent planter to admire. Beginner friendly, no experience required!

Pyrography with guest artist Victoria Grant:

Participants embark on their creative journey by practicing with the pyrography tools on scrap wood under personalized guidance from Victoria herself. Once participants feel comfortable and confident with the technique, they transition to designing their own mini canoe paddles. This part of the workshop encourages personal expression, allowing each individual to imbue their creation with elements that resonate with their unique identity and creativity.

Throughout the workshop, Victoria provides hands-on assistance and expertise, helping participants refine their designs and execute them to perfection. By the end of the session, each participant will have crafted a personalized pyrography design on a mini canoe paddle that they can proudly take home, showcasing both their newfound skills and personal artistic vision.

Victoria’s workshops not only foster artistic skill development but also celebrate cultural heritage and personal expression, making them an enriching experience for all involved.

Beginner friendly, no experience required!

Seniors Programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Special Events

The Neighbours Art Hive with the LivingRoom Community Art Studio

Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - Feb 14, 2025, 03:30 PM

The gallery invites you to join us for artmaking and community connection in The Neighbours Art Hive between 12-3:30pm every Friday from January 10 to February 14, 2025. Passionate and helpful volunteers from the LivingRoom Community Art Studio will be onsite to support your creative explorations and cultivate a warm and welcoming environment for all. […]

Special Events

OPG Sunday: Be BOLD

Jan 12, 2025, 10:30 AM - Jan 12, 2025, 12:30 PM

Inspired by the bright bold colours in our current Permanent Collection Exhibitions Resistance,and Go BIG we will be creating BOLD textured abstracts to overcome the dull of winter. Suitable for ages 3+ Free admission, no registration required. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a proud participant in Ontario Power Generation’s Power for Change Project, supporting the […]

Curatorial Tour: Christina Leslie: Likkle Acts

Jan 16, 2025, 07:00 PM - Jan 16, 2025, 07:45 PM

Walk through the exhibition Christina Leslie: Likkle Acts with exhibition curator Hannah Keating. Hannah will explain how the works were made and the stories and ideas that motivated Christina to create them. Curatorial Tours are free and open to everyone. They provide deeper insight into the themes, context, and content of our exhibitions. Seating options […]