TeachingCity
The Culture department at the City of Oshawa partners with TeachingCity to develop and present arts and culture projects.
TeachingCity brings together the City of Oshawa and its education and research partners to address Oshawa's urban issues through innovation, collaboration, applied research and shared experiential learning opportunities.
Arts and Culture projects delivered through the TeachingCity program are executed in collaboration with Durham College's Faculty of Media, Art & Design.
Currently On Display
Interviews with Older Adults
During the 2019/2020 academic year, the Journalism and Personal Support Worker programs at Durham College conducted interviews with adults who are members of the OSCC55+ or living in residences in Oshawa. Community Collaborations class students selected an interview to respond to using visual art. View these artworks at:
- Delpark Homes Centre
- Donevan Recreation Complex
- Northview Community Centre
- OSCC55+ John Street Branch
- South Oshawa Community Centre
Civic Square Community Mural Project
The mural on the fence in front of Oshawa's Civic Square was developed in 2018 by students from Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaborations course. The artwork expresses the theme of human rights to mark the creation of the City's first Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
Alexandra Park Public Art Installation
Temporary public art pieces were produced by students in Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaboration course and installed at Alexandra Park through a partnership with the City, Durham College and Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Arts Resource Centre Canada's 150th Anniversary Vinyl
Students from Durham College's Fine Arts Community Collaborations course created artwork on the exterior windows of the Arts Resource Centre to honour community milestone anniversaries.