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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....
Events in the Park offers evening entertainment throughout the City
Posted on Friday, June 30, 2023 10:00 AM
The City of Oshawa announces its lineup of talented artists who will perform this summer as part of the Events in the Park entertainment series presented by TD Bank. Kicking off the summer lineup will be musicians Durham Street - Classic Rock Revival on Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at Lakeview Park (55 Lakeview Park Ave, behind the Jubilee Pavilion).
Throughout the summer, attendees will be treated to performances highlighting a variety of genres of music including, classic rock, R&B, Motown and,...
2023 Culture Counts Awards winners announced
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 02:10 PM
The City of Oshawa congratulates this year’s Oshawa Culture Counts Awards who are being celebrated for their significant creative and cultural achievements within the community.
The City of Oshawa has chosen three winners for its annual Oshawa Culture Counts Awards. Launched in November 2017, the program’s goal is to celebrate and honour the creative and cultural achievements of the community. The Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Innovation and Creation Champion Awards were formally...