Join us from 6-9pm for the opening reception of the Oshawa Art Association’s 58th Juried Art Exhibition. Awards to be presented at 7pm.
This event is free and open to everyone. If there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Hannah at [email protected].
2026 marks the Oshawa Art Association’s 58th Juried Art Exhibition. This juried exhibition showcases artworks by many talented artists from across Durham Region.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, April 23,from 6-9pm.
Presented in partnership with the Oshawa Art Association
Come together to celebrate student art in Durham Region!
The RMG invites you to attend the opening reception our bi-annual Durham District School Board Exhibition: For Art’s Sake. Showcasing artworks from nearly every high school in the region, this event recognizes our local budding young artists.
This event is free and open to everyone. For information on our facilities, please click here. If there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Leila at [email protected].
Presented in partnership with
The Durham District School Board: For Art’s Sake exhibition is a bi-annual celebration of the artistic talent of high school students in the Durham District School Board. Showcasing artworks from nearly every high school in the region, this event recognizes our budding young artists.
Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6-8PM. No RSVP necessary – the event is free and open to all.
Presented in partnership with
Step into the gallery for hands-on homeschool art history workshops designed for ages 10–14. In each workshop, students will first explore a major art movement, and then get to create their very own take-home artwork. These workshops are great for both art lovers and those new to art!
Learn more about each workshop, and register using the links below.
Geometric Abstraction
Tuesday March 24, 2026
10-11:30am
$15
Learn about the global movement of Geometric Abstraction, and the evolution of the style in different regions of the world. In the studio, discover the relationships between shape, colour, and line in abstraction, while looking at symbols that represent your personality.
Action Painting
Wednesday April 22, 2026
1-2:30pm
$15
Discover the expressiveness of Action Painting, and learn about some of the great artists of the North American Modern era. In the studio we will explore a variety of methods used to create the art of this movement.
Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund minus a $15 administration fee. We do not issue refunds (partial or full) after the start of the program.
The RMG reserves the right to cancel programs if the minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of a program cancellation, a full refund will be given. If a program is cancelled, registrants will receive notice one week prior to the beginning of the program.
Please note all spots have been filled.
PA Day Camp offers an exciting day for campers, featuring exploration of current exhibitions and creative expression through art. Participants are encouraged to embrace messiness and experiment with different materials.
Ages 5-10
$50 Members/ $70 Non-Members
*Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund minus a $15 administration fee. We do not issue refunds (partial or full) after the start of the program.
The RMG reserves the right to cancel programs if the minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of a cancellation of the program, a full refund will be given. If a program is cancelled, registrants will receive notice one week prior to the beginning of the program.
Welcome to your home away from home for arts education! Together, let’s explore diverse materials and refine our artistic skills to create imaginative masterpieces.
Ages 5 to 7
10 – 11am
$75 Members/$95 Non-Members (8 weeks)
Dates: Tuesdays, March 31- May 19, 2026
Ages 8 to 12
11:15am – 12:45pm
$100 Members/$120 Non-Members (8 weeks)
Dates: Tuesdays, March 31- May 19, 2026
*Cancellation requests received prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund minus a $15 administration fee. We do not issue refunds (partial or full) after the start of the program.
The RMG reserves the right to cancel programs if the minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of a program cancellation, a full refund will be given. If a program is cancelled, registrants will receive notice one week prior to the beginning of the program.
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 10:30-12pm
Ages 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 a full refund minus a $15 administration fee. We do not issue refunds (partial or full) after the start of the program.
The RMG reserves the right to cancel programs if the minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of a cancellation of the program, a full refund will be given. If a program is cancelled, registrants will receive notice one week prior to the beginning of the program.
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. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to try something new, meet fellow seniors, and celebrate creativity.
Schedule of events, details below:
1:30-2:30pm │The Lookout │1st Floor
Soft Pastel Pears
Guest Instructor: Jade Wysotski
Look forward to bringing this colourful pair of pears to life using soft pastels and a variety of blending techniques. We will focus on how to express form through colour and direction.
Enjoy creating a work of art suitable for all drawing abilities. All materials provided!
1 – 3:30pm │Studio │1st Floor
Make an Impression This Spring
Celebrate the season with an engaging and creative afternoon of printmaking. This drop-in session invites you to explore a simple, rewarding printmaking process using printing foam, ink, and paper.
All supplies are provided, and no prior art experience is necessary.
1pm │ Lobby │Main Floor
Meet us in the lobby for an exploratory exhibition tour. View historical Canadian artworks that are protected and selected from our Permanent Collection as well as special exhibitions, featuring diverse artworks by Canadian artists.
1 – 3pm │ Arthurs │4th Floor
Join us in our charismatically renovated event space, featuring fresh spring views from above Oshawa. We are serving free, light refreshments including hot tea, coffee and small bites. Perfect to warm up and socialize with new and familiar friends!
Receive 10% off on regular priced items in our gift shop. Not including books or member pricing, in store only.
Seniors Programming has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Sienna for Seniors Foundation.
Calling all senior artists! We invite you to take part in this two-part event at the RMG, which begins with an overview of the Seniors Art Competition and Exhibition, including competition categories and judging criteria, and concludes with an optional tour of some of our current exhibitions.
Come get your questions answered! Please register for this free event here.
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 “That Summer”.
Local residents 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 14 – September 24, 2026, and artwork drop off and registration will take place on Tuesday, August 11 from 10 am-4 pm. More information is available in the program brochure.
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.
This event is free and accessible, if there are ways we can support your participation, please contact Hannah at [email protected]