Talks & Tours

Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition: Info Session & Exhibition Tour

May 16, 2023, 01:00 PM - May 16, 2023, 02:00 PM

Calling all senior artists! We invite you to take part in this two-part event at the RMG, which begins with a tour of Piecework, a new group exhibition inspired by quilts and quilt-making practices, and concludes with an overview of the Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition, including competition categories and judging criteria. Come get your questions answered!

Register here: https://thermg.typeform.com/to/bkQYw0f8

The Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition is a showcase of creativity and technical skill among members of the Oshawa Senior Community Centres, Oshawa Public Libraries, and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, and more, this annual community exhibition is structured around a competition theme. This year, the theme is nourish.

Local seniors who are 55+ and a member of the RMG, Oshawa Senior Community Centres, or the Oshawa Public Libraries, are invited to submit one artwork for the exhibition. The exhibition runs from August 19 – September 27, 2023 and artwork drop off and registration takes place on Tuesday, August 15 from 10 am-4 pm.

Upcoming Events

Studio Class

OPG Sundays: Icy Inspirations

Dec 10, 2023, 10:30 AM - Dec 10, 2023, 12:30 PM

Join us in celebrating our long and beautiful winter nights by creating a painting in mixed-media style. We will use acrylic paint, and watercolour to design cold wintry landscapes. Free admission, no registration required. This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

Special Events

The Neighbours Project: Community Celebration

Dec 14, 2023, 06:00 PM - Dec 14, 2023, 08:00 PM

Please let us know you’re coming! Click this link to RSVP: https://thermg.typeform.com/to/Dkm48KdZ. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery believes we have a responsibility to participate in the creation and maintenance of a healthy community. For over a year, we have been working with community members and partners on an initiative called The Neighbours Project to explore how […]

Workshops

The Neighbours Project ART HIVE with the LivingRoom

Jan 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - Feb 16, 2024, 03:30 PM

“We can only learn about creativity through our own experience of it.” Shaun McNiff The RMG and the LivingRoom Community Art Studio welcome all of our neighbours with warmth and openness to help us activate The Neighbours Project ART HIVE between 12-3:30pm on the Fridays listed below. You’re invited to use our free art materials […]