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Here's what's going on at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Exhibitions on Now
About Time
September 2nd, 2023 - August 25th, 2024
Take a virtual tour of this exhibition here. Time can be saved, wasted, and lost, but not stopped. We can have all the time in the world yet no time at all. Time as a concept is one of the great mysteries of the world. It is defined as the continued sequence of existence and […]
Painters Eleven: The Greenberg Effect
March 9th, 2024 - August 25th, 2024
Clement Greenberg was an influential American art critic who helped define twentieth century art. At the peak of his career in the 1940s and 1950s, Greenberg helped establish abstract expressionism as the popular art form, making artists like Jackson Pollock a household name. Members of the Ontario abstract collective, Painters Eleven, wanted to invite Greenberg […]
Raechel Wastesicoot: Kenatentas
January 27th, 2024 - June 9th, 2024
Join us in celebrating the opening of Kenatentas on Saturday, January 27 from 2-3:30pm. More details here. Raechel Wastesicoot is a mixed Kanien’kehá:ka beadworker born and raised in Oshawa and currently based in Toronto. Growing up just minutes from the gallery, the RMG has long served as a personal site of inspiration and respite to […]
Kendra Yee: Commonplace
February 27th, 2024 - April 21st, 2024
Opening + Artist Talk: March 3, 2024, 1-4pm (Artist Talk at 2pm) Ceramic tiles have been used in architectural and interior design for thousands of years. They are found in the most private of spaces and where we gather with others. In this exhibition, Kendra Yee adopts clay tiles as a medium for expressing reverence […]
Oshawa: 100 Years
January 13th, 2024 - January 12th, 2025
This year marks one hundred years since Oshawa was incorporated as a city. From humble beginnings with a population of 16,000, today more than 172,000 people call Oshawa home. Through historical photographs from the Thomas Bouckley Collection, this exhibition explores what life was like in Oshawa in 1924. Oshawa was established as the 25th city […]
What's New
RMG Friday: Emerging Visions
May 3rd, 2024 - May 3rd, 2024
This month, we’re celebrating a brand new exhibition at the RMG! Please join us on the lower level in Gallery A at 7:15PM for opening remarks with Durham College students and staff to recognize the opening of Emerging Visions. Emerging Visions is an annual exhibition of thesis projects by the third-year Fine Arts class at […]
Doors Open 2024
May 4th, 2024 - May 4th, 2024
In 1987, architect Arthur Erikson was commissioned to design an addition to the RMG’s existing 1969 building. Erikson’s interest in the play of light and shadow is evident in the RMG’s large skylight and upper level curved windows. Join us at 2PM for a tour of the RMG building. Let’s celebrate Arthur Erikson’s love of […]
Events
Teen Art Studio Open House
May 9, 2024, 04:30 PM - May 9, 2024, 06:30 PM
Ages 13-17 Come hang out with us in the studio! We will be exploring the world of felt appliqué and clay coil pots, two no-fail art activities that are perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Not only will you have the opportunity to create some amazing art, but we’ll also have refreshments and music […]
Mother’s Day Tea 2024
May 11, 2024, 10:30 AM - May 12, 2024, 02:30 PM
Seatings at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm $55/adult and $28/kids under 12 Come join us for tea on Mother’s Day at The RMG. Farm + Wild will be hosting seatings for the whole weekend. Daniel and his team will be serving the best Durham has to offer, so bring all the moms for delicious prix fixe. […]
OPG Sunday: Talking Towns
May 12, 2024, 10:30 AM - May 12, 2024, 12:30 PM
Suitable for ages 3+ By taking inspiration from the vibrant outdoors, we will create pieces of art that capture the essence of our community. Free admission, no registration required. This event is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.
RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
The RBC Emerging Artist Residency is a paid residency opportunity for emerging artists supported by the RBC Foundation’s Emerging Artist Project. The residency package presents artists with opportunities for professional growth, exhibition experience, and collaboration with RMG staff.
Check us out on Google Arts & Culture
Explore our Permanent Collection in an interactive and fun way and be sure to check out our first Online Exhibition Story about Isabel McLaughlin and Alexandra Luke, two women artists and collectors who were instrumental to the history and development of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
