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Call for Artists: Live painting at Convergence 2025
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 01:00 PM
The City of Oshawa is excited to announce a unique live painting opportunity for artists at the Convergence Music and Art Festival 2025. Presented by Oshawa Tourism, this vibrant festival will take place in downtown Oshawa on September 20, 2025. The event celebrates Oshawa’s rich history of music and art by showcasing contemporary talents within our community.
We are calling on local artists to submit proposals to live paint plastic Muskoka chairs during the festival using acrylic paint. The...

Unlock Oshawa’s history: Explore hidden gems during Doors Open
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Oshawa’s rich history with free admission during Doors Open. Join the community on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate and explore the architecture and heritage of Oshawa by visiting unique buildings and sites across the city.
This free event offers residents a chance to discover and learn more about the buildings and sites that shaped Oshawa’s history and culture. Many of these locations are not typically open to the...

Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Temporary Exhibitions
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 11:15 AM
The City of Oshawa is excited to invite local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall, located outside Council Chambers at City Hall (50 Centre Street South).
Up to four artists will be selected. All forms of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, including multidisciplinary artworks, are eligible for submission. Exhibitions will be on display from October 2025 to January 2026. Submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Friday, May 9,...

Come together for Community Cleanup Week
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 11:15 AM
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect opportunity to be outside and active in our community by participating in the City’s annual Community Cleanup Week.
The kick-off week takes place April 22-25 and welcomes groups of all sizes who are interested in volunteering to clean up our parks, green spaces, trails and schoolyards. Registered participants will be provided free garbage bags and gloves (while supplies last) and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to the...

Oshawa’s Events Shine Bright at FEO Awards 2025
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 04:10 PM
The City of Oshawa is proud to announce its success at the Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Awards 2025, with five of its premier festivals recognized among the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. This prestigious designation highlights excellence and visibility in the festival and event industry.
The five Oshawa festivals named to the FEO Top 100 are:
- Indigenous Cultural Celebration
- Peony Festival
- Canada Day
- Kars on King
- Convergence (organized by Oshawa Tourism)
These events represent the best of Oshawa’s...