A new month brings new events the Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG). Kicking things off, art historian Sarah Stanners will lecture on Jack Bush of Painters Eleven on Thrusday, November 7. The RMG is currently presenting “Jack Bush: Breakthrough,” which opened on September 7 and closes on March 2, 2025. Bush was one of the founding members of Painters Eleven, Canada’s leading collective of abstract artists. The exhibition features works from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.
Those visiting the RMG this month can also check out the "Go BIG" exhibiition curated by Sonya Jones. Bringing together abstrat works from the RMG's private collection, "Go BIG" showcases abstract artists whose pieces are larger than life! You can catch this exhibit from now until February 17, 2025.
At the end of the month, you won't want to miss the opening reception of the Christina Leslie solo exhibit ‘Likkle Acts.’ Leslie is based in Pickering and has had her photographs featured in several publications and exhibitions at the Royal Ontario Museum, Pier 21, Art Gallery of Windsor and the McMaster Museum of Art, among others. ‘Likkle Acts’ opens on November 23 and continues until April 13, 2025.
On Friday, November 15, The Living Room Community Art Studio Art Bus will be present at the City of Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony. From 5 to 9 p.m., the market features free entertainment such as buskers and carollers, family-friendly activities, and the many inventive art projects that The Living Room Community Art Studio Art Bus hosts at the many different events they attend. The Living Room Community Art Studio Art Bus began as an innovative art hive and safe space in Oshawa where one can create and connect through free art-making experiences.
The Bright and Merry Market takes place on Centre St., Memorial Park, and Civic Square at City Hall. While present, note that City Hall also hosts art exhibitions in the hallway leading into the Council Chambers. To celebrate the City of Oshawa's 100th anniversary in 2024, four artists were selected to present work that connects to the City. The artists are Shay Onroy, Tracy Davidson, Parul Kanda, and Marissa Sweet. The exhibit is available for viewing during City Hall hours.
Also, as one enters the Bright and Merry Market at Centre St. and King St., take the opportunity to view the latest addition to the City’s mural collection: ‘Turning the Wheel’ by Dani Crosby, installed in this centennial year. The mural, several storeys high, can be seen on the side of the parking garage on McMillan Street, a block west of Centre Street.
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