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City of Oshawa wins two Festivals & Events awards
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 10:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to announce that Peony Festival and Kars on King have been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) for offering some of the best festivals and events in Ontario. The two signature events have been named as Top 100 Festivals and Events for 2024.
The City of Oshawa is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2024 and the recent FEO Top 100 award recognitions add to the excitement. A Top 100 award represents festivals and events across the province that excel...
Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Centennial Art Exhibitions
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 02:00 PM
In 2024, the City of Oshawa is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a city. In honour of this milestone, the City is inviting local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall located outside Council Chambers at City Hall.
We are seeking artworks and exhibition projects that celebrate the people, places, and milestones that connect to the area known as Oshawa, its history, present, and/or future, in honour of the City’s 100th anniversary. The...
City seeks artists for new public art project
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 03:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is excited to announce its first independent public sculpture commission. The artwork, commissioned as part of the City’s Centennial celebrations, will be installed in the upcoming Downtown Oshawa Urban Square at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North, in the heart of downtown Oshawa.
The park and artwork reflect the City’s commitment and desire to connect and engage with the community by transforming the spaces where people live, work, learn and play...
Community Awards nominations now being accepted
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2024 10:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is calling for nominations of individuals, collectives and organizations that have made a positive contribution in the community.
The City is now accepting nominations for the Community Legend Award; and the Oshawa Culture Counts Awards.
Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Oshawa City Council will present recipients with their awards at a Council meeting in spring 2024.
Community Legend AwardThe Community Legend Award recognizes a person of...
Kars on King revs up downtown Oshawa August 25
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 03:15 PM
Hundreds of classic vehicles will line downtown Oshawa streets for everyone to admire when Kars on King, presented by Atria Developments, returns on Friday, August 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to partner with Autofest Nationals, Canadian Automotive Museum, Tribute Communities Centre and Oshawa Tourism to bring Kars on King, a free downtown event featuring various vehicle makes and models dating back to 1991 and older.
Something for everyone
Admission to the event is free....