OPG Sunday: Natural Textures

Let’s celebrate nature in our artwork. We will be creating textured art with real leaves and gelli-plate printing techniques!

Suitable for ages 3+

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Backyard Story Time at the RMG: August

Experience the magic of outdoor story time at the art gallery! Through books, songs, games, and creative activities, storytellers from Oshawa Public Libraries will spark your imagination in The Backyard at the RMG! This event is free and no registration is required.

Offered alongside the exhibition Contemporary Kids, this year’s Backyard Story Time themes are inspired by the artists in that exhibition. Celebrating the unique perspectives and ingenuity of children, Contemporary Kids is an exhibition featuring a collection of collaborative artwork made by artists and kids and interactive installations that allow parents and children to explore and play together.

Backyard Story Time at the RMG is hosted by, and offered in partnership with, Oshawa Public Libraries.

Contemporary Kids has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

Backyard Story Time at the RMG: July

Experience the magic of outdoor story time at the art gallery! Through books, songs, games, and creative activities, storytellers from Oshawa Public Libraries will spark your imagination in The Backyard at the RMG! This event is free and no registration is required.

Offered alongside the exhibition Contemporary Kids, this year’s Backyard Story Time themes are inspired by the artists in that exhibition. Celebrating the unique perspectives and ingenuity of children, Contemporary Kids is an exhibition featuring a collection of collaborative artwork made by artists and kids and interactive installations that allow parents and children to explore and play together.

Backyard Story Time at the RMG is hosted by, and offered in partnership with, Oshawa Public Libraries.

Contemporary Kids has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.

OPG Sunday: Bunches and Bouquets

Suitable for ages 3+

Let’s celebrate the Oshawa Peony Festival! Join us at the gallery to create floral bouquet art inspired by this gorgeous local festival.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

OPG Sunday: Talking Towns

Suitable for ages 3+

By taking inspiration from the vibrant outdoors, we will create pieces of art that capture the essence of our community.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Summer Camp 2024

All camps are full.

Ages 5-7 and 8-12/15 spots per age group

Do you want your kids to dive into creativity this summer? We have got you covered! Our fun-filled, fine art camps are packed with inspired projects, interactive gallery activities, and active outdoor play! Here’s the best part: your children will come home with lots of creative art and stories while we take care of the mess! Come and discover the endless artistic possibilities that the RMG has to offer.

Choose from 2 different weeks! Each week includes experimentation with a variety of creative, mixed-media materials.  The projects are individually guided and personal to each participant!

$200 Members/$210 Non-Members for 5 day camps

$160 Members/$170 Non-Members for 4 day camps (*July 2-5 and Aug 6-9 only)

Blast to the Past

All aboard the time machine! This camp is all about unlocking the secrets of the past, from the wonders of art classics to the mysteries of ancient times with a modern twist. Get ready to excavate treasures of history and take a journey through time like no other!

This camp is offered the weeks of:

  • July 2-5 (4 day week)* (ages 5-7 is full)
  • July 15-19 (both age groups are full)
  • July 29- August 2 (both age groups are full)
  • August 12-16 (ages 5-7 is full)

Future Forward

Calling all time travelers! We’re taking you into the future with this camp. We’re not just daydreaming, we’re going full speed ahead with new inventions, tech, and creative innovations! We’re solving problems left and right. Buckle up, and let’s dive into the future together!

This camp is offered the weeks of:

  • July 8-12 (both age groups are full)
  • July 22-26 (both age groups are full)
  • Aug 6-9 (4 day week)* (both age groups are full)
  • Aug 19-23 (both age groups are full)

To reserve your place in summer camp, please follow the following steps:

  1. Identify the week(s) you’re interested in and select the age group from the drop down menu under that week
  2. Click on “Add to cart”
  3. Follow the same steps if you would like additional weeks
  4. When complete, click on the cart (right side of your screen)
  5. A pop-up window will come up, fill out all the details and click on “Pay now” (Family memberships should use the discount code provided via email to receive the discount.  If you’ve misplaced the code, please email [email protected] or call 905-576-3000 to receive it.  They will verify your membership is active before releasing the code.)
  6. You will receive two confirmation emails, one for your purchase and a second from the learning team ([email protected]). The second email contains a link to the registration form.
  7. Please click on the form link, fill out, and click submit.
  8. You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of the information you submitted.
  9. Your registration is now complete.  Additional camp information will be emailed shortly before the start of camp.

To be added to our waitlist, please email [email protected] with parent contact phone number/email address, name of the camp(s) and the age group(s). We will notify families if spaces become available.

Homeschool Art Class Spring 2024

Tuesdays, March 26 to May 14 from 10am to 11:30am

Ages 5-8 (this class is full)

Ages 9-12

$80 Members / $90 Non-Members

We program to streamline programming suitable for students of vary abilities and skills development. 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.

Sign up here!

Saturday Studio Spring 2024

Saturdays, April 6 to May 11

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm (this class is full)

Ages 9-12            1-2:30pm

$70 Members/ $80 Non-Members

This 6 week class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination! Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Sign up here!

OPG Sunday: Beautiful Bugs

Suitable for ages 3+

We’re getting fancy this month by bringing in glittery, gold and other sparkles to honour bugs. Have you ever seen a rainbow beetle or a sparkly butterfly? Design and decorate your bug in the studio and then finish a background fit for your bug in the gallery exhibitions.

Free admission, no registration required.

This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Saturday Studio Winter 2024

Saturdays, January 20 to March 2 (no class Feb. 17)

Ages 5-8             10:30am-12pm (this class is full)

Ages 9-12            1-2:30pm

$70 Members/ $80 Non-Members

This 6 week class is filled with art making that inspires creativity and imagination!  Each week will be a new adventure with sculptures, paintings, drawings, printmaking, and more using artist quality materials!

Sign up here!