Oshawa Art Association

Oshawa Art Association Founded in 1967. Over 200 members who have a passion for creativity and art. Membership is open to all who support, create and promote local art.

All are welcome to attend our monthly membership meetings and bring a guest! Founded in 1967, the Oshawa Art Association (OAA) has been a cornerstone of the local arts community for over five decades. Within its first year, the OAA grew to 150 members—and we’ve been going strong ever since! We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from September to June at 7 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre i

n Oshawa. These meetings are open to both members and guests, featuring opportunities to connect, share ideas, and enjoy live demonstrations or presentations by talented local and national artists. The OAA hosts:
Workshops
An Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Spring & Fall Art Festivals
Art Crawls and Paint Battles
Participation in community events like the Peony Festival and Convergence

New for 2025: We were excited to launch our Mural & Art Walk Initiative, highlighting public art on the streets of the downtown heritage district of Oshawa. Whether you're an emerging or established artist, we invite you to drop in, get involved, and experience the creative energy of the OAA. We’re a friendly, inclusive group of artists making a difference in Durham Region’s cultural landscape. http://www.oshawaartassociation.com

It will soon be time for the Oshawa Art Association's Fall Art Festival! October 3 & 4Discover an inspiring collection o...
09/01/2026

It will soon be time for the Oshawa Art Association's Fall Art Festival! October 3 & 4
Discover an inspiring collection of original art at Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Road East, Oshawa, featuring more than 50 Durham artists and over 500 original pieces of artwork.

One of the most enjoyable volunteer opportunities is simply chatting with festival visitors who are interested in the ar...
08/31/2026

One of the most enjoyable volunteer opportunities is simply chatting with festival visitors who are interested in the arts and learning more about the OAA. We'll have information brochures available to hand out, and it's also a great chance to spread the word about our Fall Art Festival at Camp Samac this October. We will also need help with the popular Paint Battles, and with enough support, we may offer painting activities for young and young at heart.
Please register for one or more Convergence 2026 - Volunteers slots . Any and all help will be welcomed.
We can only continue to participate in promotional activities such as this with support from our members.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/volunteer-opportunities

The Oshawa Art Association will be offering two member activities at CONVERGENCE this year. We are bringing back the po...
08/30/2026

The Oshawa Art Association will be offering two member activities at CONVERGENCE this year. We are bringing back the popular Paint Battles (for OAA members), and are offering OAA members the opportunity to do live painting demonstrations (bring those business cards). Both provide our members a great opportunity to get your art seen and to have some fun!

Paint Battles for adults will take place on Saturday, Sept 19. First round - 2 PM (Check-in at 1:30 pm)

Opportunities for live painting demonstrations available both Saturday and Sunday. Members will need to provide their own easels for demonstrations.

Sign-Up for Convergence 2026 - Participants

https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/2026-convergence
Oshawa Art Association

Thanks to Durham Life for sharing this video of our 2022 Fall Art Festival. Did you hear - they are re-launching!
08/27/2026

Thanks to Durham Life for sharing this video of our 2022 Fall Art Festival. Did you hear - they are re-launching!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Artists!Join our next Members Meeting with artist Gary Faulkner!"During the demo, I’ll share the process of creating a S...
08/25/2026

Artists!
Join our next Members Meeting with artist Gary Faulkner!

"During the demo, I’ll share the process of creating a Scratchboard artwork from start to finish. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience Scratchboard for themselves, with materials and tools available to pass around and explore."

Don't miss this chance to learn from a fantastic artist!

Artist: Gary Faulkner
Date: Wed. Sept. 9
Time: 7:00 - 9:00
Location: Art Resource Centre - 45 Queen St, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3

08/17/2026

WANTED ~ Calligraphy Artist
Your OAA has been approached by Susan McDougall, and she wants to hire an artist who does calligraphy for a small lettering project.
For more information Email: [email protected]

08/14/2026

Ontario Tech University’s Alumni Relations team is currently planning Ontario Tech Community Day, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and is looking for a chalk artist to create a large-scale chalk drawing as part of the event.
For more information, please contact: Aisha Chaudhry,
Alumni Relations Assistant - Advancement Office and Alumni Relations, Ontario Tech University,
[email protected]
ontariotechu.ca

08/08/2026
Update on Fall Art Festival spaces:Small - 2Large - 1What are YOU waiting for?
07/30/2026

Update on Fall Art Festival spaces:
Small - 2
Large - 1

What are YOU waiting for?

Discover an inspiring collection of original art at Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Road East, Oshawa, featuring more than 50 Durham artists and over 500 original pieces of artwork. Meet the artists behind the work, learn about their creative process, and find a unique piece for your home or collection. Man

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1626 Simcoe Street N
Oshawa, ON
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