Special Events

Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition 2026: Opening and Awards Reception

Aug 18, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us at 2:30pm for the opening reception of That Summer: 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 co-hosted by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Senior Community Centres, and the Oshawa Public Libraries. Seniors programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.

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Studio Class

Saturday Studio Spring 2026

Apr 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - May 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

Join us on a weekend art journey to explore techniques and materials, express ourselves, ignite creativity, and create unique artworks each week. Ages 5 to 7   10:30-12pmAges 8 to 12    1-2:30pm$90 Members/$110 Non-Members (6 weeks)April 11 – May 23 (no class May 16) *Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the program will receive […]

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Spring Exhibitions Opening: Sukaina Kubba: Not Soft By Nature and Painters Eleven: Radical Colour

Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Come celebrate the opening of Sukaina Kubba: Not Soft By Nature and Painters Eleven: Radical Colour on April 11, 2026! Curatorial and artist remarks will be delivered at 1:30pm in the exhibition Not Soft By Nature. Refreshments served. Take the shuttle bus from Toronto!We’re excited to partner with Mercer Union (1286 Bloor Street West) on […]

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April OPG Sunday: Drip Drop Collage

Apr 12, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This month, we are getting messy by creating painted papers, and using them to make collages! We will also take inspiration from Group of Seven artworks on display in our current Permanent Collection exhibition, Homage, by experimenting with oil pastel layered landscapes. In the studio, roll your sleeves up and join us to create painted […]