Special Events

Doors Open at the RMG

May 6, 2023, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

RMG

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is celebrating Doors Open in Oshawa on May 6th. Come discover this year’s theme with us, FOOD!

Admission and events are all FREE!

Join a guided architecture + art tour

11 AM and 2 PM

Our welcoming Visitor Engagement Assistants will deliver tours of this stunning modern building. Discover the original vision for Oshawa’s public gallery, brought to life in 1969, and how architect Arthur Erickson designed a massive 36,000-square-foot extension that made the gallery what it is today.

Participate in a family-friendly art-making activity

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Have fun making your very own food inspired piece of art, combining gel plate printmaking with decorative paper collage techniques. It’s a recipe for creativity!

Spend time with our exhibitions

RMG Shop

Visit our gift shop

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery has a history of supporting and promoting local artists, artisans, and makers. The RMG shop features products from across Ontario, including jewelry, ceramics, books, home goods, and Indigenous designed and manufactured products. Each sale helps support local artisans and our free community programs.

The RMG Shop is located in the lobby of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

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Upcoming Events

Studio Class

RMG Teen Art Zone: Winter 2025

Jan 30, 2025, 04:30 PM - Mar 27, 2025, 06:30 PM

FAQ Do I need to sign up ahead of time? As a drop-in program, you do not need to sign up. Come on in! If you would like to communicate with the organizer directly, please contact Farah at [email protected] What is the space like? You are encouraged to either come alone or with friends! Plug […]

Special Events

Expressive Arts Workshop: Transformation Collage

Jan 30, 2025, 07:00 PM - Jan 30, 2025, 09:00 PM

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Talks & Tours

In Conversation with Christina Leslie

Feb 8, 2025, 01:00 PM - Feb 8, 2025, 03:30 PM

Come out to hear Christina Leslie share insights and reflections on Likkle Acts with exhibition curator Hannah Keating. The talk will shine a light on Leslie’s practice, research, and the innovative photographic processes that she used to create the works in Likkle Acts. Join us at 1pm for a reception catered by Starapples. The artist […]