Public Art
Public art can transform a neighbourhood, evoke connections between people and place, promote tourism, and stimulate the local economy. Public art can also excite and create identity in places where community members live, work and play.
Public Art Collection
The City of Oshawa has a collection of murals, sculptures and monuments. These works have been acquired independently and in partnership with external organizations and agencies.
What is Public Art?
Public art is art in any medium located in a public space. Public art and public artworks are original art created for or located in public spaces, accessible to the public at no cost. Public Art can be found anywhere in or on City-owned buildings and spaces in Oshawa.
Public art plays a role in beautifying the community, engaging residents creating a sense of place, creating links to economic growth and strengthening tourism.
What are Types of Public Art?
Public Art installations may include (but are not limited to): sculptures, murals, street art, mosaics, two-dimensional artworks, interactive artworks, temporary installations, and community art projects. Monuments, water and outdoor garden features, street furniture/functional art and engineering or architectural features can also be public art if they include a strong design and/or integrated artistic feature.
Public Art Policy & Public Art Master Plan
The City of Oshawa has a Public Art Policy and Public Art Master Plan, which together guide the ongoing implementation of the City's Public Art Program.