Artist Calls
Call for Artists - Art & Culture in the Hall
The City of Oshawa invited local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall located outside Council Chambers at City Hall.
The selected art exhibitions that will be on display from October 13, 2025 to January 27, 2026.
Up to four artists will be selected to exhibit at Art & Culture in the Hall. All forms of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, including multidisciplinary artworks, were eligible for submission.
The deadline for the Call for Artists - Art & Culture in the Hall was Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted. Thank you for your interest.
Call for Artists - Live Painting at Convergence
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to offer a live painting opportunity for artists at The Convergence Music and Art Festival 2025.
The Convergence Music and Art Festival, presented by Oshawa Tourism, is taking place in downtown Oshawa on September 20, 2025.
This festival celebrates Oshawa’s rich history of music and art by showcasing contemporary talents in our community.
This call for artists was seeking proposals from local artists to live paint plastic Muskoka chairs during the event, using acrylic paint, that celebrate Creating Community Connections. The completed Muskoka chairs will be exhibited at up to three City events during 2025.
The deadline for the Call for Artists - Live Painting at Convergence was Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12 p.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted. Thank you for your interest.
Stay Informed
Thank you for your interest. The City of Oshawa currently does not have any open calls for artists.
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