Oshawa Art Association

We offer Durham Region artists an annual juried art exhibition, two art festivals, art demos, a monthly newsletter and more.

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CALLS FOR ART

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 Juried Art Exhibition. https://form.jotform.com/252796736107264

Artists are invited to submit up to two of their best works for consideration in this annual showcase. Selected artworks will be exhibited at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, displayed in the beautiful and spacious Alexandrea Luke I Gallery and Alexandrea Luke II Gallery.

This exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to share your work with a wide audience in a respected gallery setting. We look forward to seeing your submissions.

For more information and to meet the Jurors please go to Events/58th Juried Art Exhibition

2026 Spring Art Festival

May 2 & 3, 2026
The Oshawa Art Association’s Spring Art Festival returns to Camp Samac, celebrating creativity and community with over 50 talented local artists.

OAA Members: Registration is now open HERE

This two-day event invites visitors to explore and purchase original artworks directly from the artists—a chance to discover the stories and inspiration behind each piece.

Sunnybrook Hospital Art Show

Sunnybrook has again invited our group to show/sell our artworks in the Hospital (30% of the sales contribute to patient comfort and needs). The show will run from Mar 14 to May 9, 2026. At 2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto. If you are interested in this event, contact Angela Hennessey at: angrichennessey@gmail.com and she'll send you the forms.

monthly CHALLENGE

The January challenge is RED. Think Valentines’ Day, roses, it’s up to you. Have fun and share by Jan. 24 to newsletter.oaa@gmail.com

February members’ meeting & demo

Feb 11 @ 7 pm with Karen Coyle FLUID ART TECHNIQUES DEMO: https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/monthly-demos

FEBRUARY oaa workshop

Feb 21, FLUID ART TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP with Karen Coyle
REGISTER HERE https://forms.gle/zWSBNrnd3edGjxfU9

Workshop Director

We are thrilled Shannon Lebert has become our new Workshop Director!

We are still looking for organizers and location for our popular uninstructed life drawing sessions. If you have any leads for us to follow-up, please let us know at oshawa.art.association@gmail.com .

coming soon

2026 Elections ~ Notice and Nomination form here.

We are looking at forming a new Events Committee

This committee will work with our Events Coordinator to plan, organize, and support OAA events throughout the year. Whether you love brainstorming creative ideas, coordinating logistics, or pitching in on event days, this is a great way to be part of the excitement and help bring art to our community.

Interested in joining or learning more?
Speak with Deb at the next members’ meeting or drop us a line at oshawa.art.association@gmail.com.

Let’s make OAA’s events even more vibrant—together!

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City of Oshawa Links:

• Culture Counts

• Public Art Task Force

• Cultural Leadership Council

• Arts and Culture

• Arts, Culture, and Heritage Plan

Thanks to our sponsors and partners