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Call for Artists – Artist-Initiated Projects

Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2023 10:30 AM

The City of Oshawa is excited to launch our first-ever artist-initiated open call. We are eager to engage with local artists to create more space for arts and culture and share unique and novel experiences with the public. This program provides increased support for artists, collectives, and arts groups by providing the opportunity for the arts, culture and heritage community to propose project ideas.

Applications will be accepted from a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance,...

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Community Awards nominations now being accepted

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 09:30 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 following community awards:

  • Community Legend Award;
  • Oshawa Culture Counts Awards; and,
  • E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Oshawa City Council will present recipients with their awards at a Council meeting in spring 2023.

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How can we improve our facilities for you?

Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 12:45 PM

The City of Oshawa is calling on you to help shape the future of Oshawa’s parks, recreation, library and culture facilities.

The Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C.) guides investment in indoor and outdoor facilities in both established and new growth areas for all Oshawa residents. The city has experienced tremendous growth since the last P.R.L.C. in 2015, and as a result, Oshawa community members are invited to help inform this update.

Tell us: how can we...

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Celebrate the New Year with us!

Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2022 11:30 AM

The City of Oshawa invites community members to help ring in 2023 at the Oshawa Celebrates 2023 event on Saturday, December 31. This free family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delpark Homes Centre (1661 Harmony Rd. N.) and offers fun for the entire family.

Oshawa Celebrates 2023 features an action-packed evening of free activities including free skating and swimming, Zoo to You, Jumping Castles and other inflatables, a magic show in the library and stage...

Share your holiday spirit, November 28 to December 31, 2022

Share your Holiday Spirit and Oshawa Illuminates!

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 02:30 PM

The City of Oshawa invites community members to help uplift spirits this holiday season by participating in the City of Oshawa’s Share Your Holiday Spirit Contest.

Community members can enter the Share Your Holiday Spirit Contest by submitting a photo at Oshawa.ca/holidaycontest. All outdoor displays that can be seen by those passing by are eligible for the contest, which runs November 28 to December 31, 2022. Three winners will be chosen at random to receive gift bags valued at approximately $100...

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