Culture Counts

The Culture department at the City of Oshawa provides services and programming under the branding Culture Counts. 

Get involved

Oshawa has two key committees that support the vision and development of arts and culture initiatives across the city. We are thrilled to partner with the many incredible artists, arts administrators, and art enthusiasts who support cultural work in Oshawa through their voluntary participation in the Cultural Leadership Council (C.L.C.) and Public Art Task Force (P.A.T.F.).

The City of Oshawa is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the C.L.C and the P.A.T.F. until April 13 at 5 p.m.

To apply for the 2026 - 2028 term, please complete an application form:

Calls for artists

To support Culture Counts: Oshawa's Arts, Culture & Heritage Plan as well as the Public Art Policy and Public Art Master Plan, the City develops opportunities for artists to participate in the creation of public art, imaginative activities and experiences through artist calls.

The City is currently accepting proposals for temporary exhibits to be on display from August 2026 to February 2027. 

Applications are due by Friday, April 17 at 12 p.m.