Celebrate Arts, Culture and Heritage in Oshawa with Culture Days

The City of Oshawa invites community members to celebrate Culture Days this fall. Join us for a variety of activities on Saturday, October 14 at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park and South Oshawa Community Centre. 

Artist talk with photographer Shay Conroy

Photographer Shay Conroy will be discussing her outdoor photography exhibit Port of Prosper featuring large-scale photographs that explore the industrial side of Oshawa’s waterfront.

Location: Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park, 169 Harbour Rd.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family-friendly drop-in activities

Take part in family friendly activities at the South Oshawa Community Centre!

Visit interactive booths from We Grow Food, the Oshawa Museum and Oshawa Public Libraries.

Participate in activities from our Call for Artist-Initiated Projects including:

• a Chinese peony painting workshop with local artist Ting Chen, registration is required by emailing [email protected].; and,
• a drip mural and augmented reality experience and artist talk with artist duo Amy Shackleton and Julian Brown from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join City staff for the 2023 Culture Report presentation, providing insight into cultural and community programs and events offered throughout the year.

For more information about Culture Days visit Oshawa.ca/CultureDays. For City of Oshawa updates, visit Oshawa.ca/NewsCentre to follow us on social media, subscribe to news and alerts, and have your say on Connect Oshawa.

Quotes:

“Culture Days is a great opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate art, culture and heritage in the great City of Oshawa,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “I encourage everyone to take part and discover and experience Oshawa’s rich history.”

“The City of Oshawa is proud to once again participate in the national celebration of ‘Culture Days’ showcasing our finest and most creative talent,” said Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Chair, Economic and Development Services Committee. “Our vibrant community continues to grow its cultural partners year after year, bringing thousands of people from across the GTA to our dynamic metropolitan city and providing opportunities to learn, explore and create.”

 “Culture Days offers a wide range of activities, so there’s something for everyone,” said Councillor Bob Chapman, Vice-Chair, Economic and Development Services Committee. “Join the City and our partners at the South Oshawa Community Centre and don’t miss the outdoor photography exhibit at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park.