The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre L1H 3Z3 Oshawa, ON, Canada

Take the time to unwind your mind! Join us for Satisfying Sundays and give your brain a break. This course encourages you to release your imagination, serve as an expressive outlet and promotes relaxation. Explore painting, mark making, sketching and mixed media processes as part of mindfulness practice of discovery over outcome. . These classes begin February 7th at 2PM, and will be held over Zoom. A basic material list will be provided. Register today!... https://buff.ly/39ieOor . . . #artclass #oshawa #durhamregion #thermg #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #artactivities #artathome #thingstodo See more

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery has teamed up with Community Development Council Durham's Community Connections Program to highlight the experiences of newcomers and immigrants in Durham Region. The experiences are visualized in a series of photographs and accompanying quotes made by the participants of this project. http://rmg.on.ca/community-connections/ . The Thomas Bouckley Collection, housed at the RMG, has over 3,500 photographs that visualize the history of Oshawa. Howe...ver, the collection lacks the stories and perspectives of many of Oshawa’s residents. This community project is part of an ongoing effort to address these gaps, and to celebrate the community in its entirety. . Community Connections is an on-site exhibition currently taking place in our Thomas Bouckley Corridor. Since the gallery is closed, this exhibition can now be viewed online. Follow the link in our bio to see the exhibition! . . . Image Caption: Maria Abogado, Teaching Mahjong, 2019. . . . #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #community #localart #localartist #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome See more

Dear Community, The RMG is closed to the public as of December 21. Please check our website, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our e-News for updates. We wish you all a safe and healthy Holiday Season and look forward to welcoming you back safely in the New Year. In the meantime, enjoy the Virtual RMG http://rmg.on.ca/virtual-rmg/ where you’ll find digital public programming, online exhibitions, and inspiring art activities you can do from home. #thermgFromHome

Join us for another Virtual OPG Sunday! We will be taking inspiration from our new P11 exhibition and play with space using abstract artworks! We will use colour, line and shapes to create a mixed media artwork. . Take part by downloading our pdf posted on our website, and watching the video posted on our YouTube channel. https://buff.ly/3bgUi9e... Post your finished decorations at #rmgopgsundayathome . . #opgpics #opgsundays #thermgFromHome #familyfun #artactivities #oshawa #durhamregion #digitalrmg See more

Stay connected to the largest gallery in Durham Region, exhibiting modern and contemporary Canadian art! Subscribe to our e-news today! https://buff.ly/3nd9Ehh . .... . #thermg #artscommunity #durhamregion #oshawa #artmuseum #artgallery See more

Let it snow! Let it snow! How are you going to enjoy this fresh snowfall? . . . William Kurelek (1927 - 1977), Excitement of First Heavy Snow (from Kurelek's Canada), 1977, photographic lithograph on paper. Gift of Christopher Ondaatje, Pagurian Press Limited, 1977.... . . . #thermg #oshawa #durhamregion #winterfun #snow #canadian #winter #familyfun See more

Hey RMG Community! Meet our new Curatorial Assistant, Valérie! Valérie is joining our Curatorial team and will be assisting with the assembly and design of our upcoming exhibitions. Valérie is also bilingual and offers her introduction to the French speaking community! . "Hi there! My name is Valérie Frappier and I am the new Curatorial Assistant at the RMG. I recently completed a master's degree in Criticism & Curatorial Practice at OCADU and I am very excited to be assist...ing with the gallery's many curatorial projects and upcoming exhibitions. When not working, I enjoy diving into captivating books, hiking and learning about astrology. I'm thrilled to be joining the outstanding RMG team!" . "Bonjour à tous! Je m'appelle Valérie Frappier et je suis la nouvelle adjointe à la conservation de la RMG. J'ai récemment complété une maîtrise dans le programme Criticism & Curatorial Practice à l'OCADU et je suis très enthousiaste d'assister aux nombreux projets de la galerie et ses expositions à venir. Quand je ne suis pas au travail, j'aime plonger le nez dans des livres captivants, faire de la randonnée et en apprendre sur l'astrologie. Je suis ravie de rejoindre l'équipe formidable de la RMG!" . . . #thermg #artjobs #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #community #artscommunity #curatorial See more

Let's make connections with RMG Artworks with Friday Frames! We want to help and support online learners! With discussion, encouragement and collaboration let’s explore artworks that takes us on a journey, making connections to our own daily life and the world around us. . Through an immersive and interactive storytelling experience, a Gallery Educator will lead a 30 minute session every Friday morning starting at 9:30AM. These sessions will rotate weekly to include Grades 1-...3, Grades 4-6, and Grades 7-8 students. Let’s not forget the feeling of exploration, imagination and discovery when viewing art! . We are offering these sessions for free, starting February 5th! http://rmg.on.ca/activities/friday-frames/ . . . #artclass #oshawa #durhamregion #thermg #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #artactivities #artathome #thingstodo . . . Durham District School Board City of Oshawa - Municipal Government The Regional Municipality of Durham See more

Artist Paul Klee once said: A drawing is simply a line going for a walk. Join us on a trip through our online exhibition, The Wandering Line! . Pulling together a selection of drawings and sketches from the Permanent Collection, discover how artists use the medium to explore and experiment. The artworks included in this exhibition take us on a journey with the artist and show how drawings are not just simply a step in the creative process, but can be enjoyed as individual ...artworks in and of themselves. https://buff.ly/33Eowyz . . . Arthur Lismer (Canadian, b. England, 1885 - 1969), Fox Terrier, c. 1942, conte on paper. Gift of Isabel McLaughlin, 1989. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #drawing #sketching #thermgFromHome See more

Dear Community, A reminder that the RMG is temporarily closed to the public. Please check our website, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our e-News for updates. We hope you are enjoying a safe and healthy Holiday Season and look forward to welcoming you back safely soon. In the meantime, enjoy the Virtual RMG https://buff.ly/2DO1NpK where you’ll find digital public programming, online exhibitions, and inspiring art activities you can do from home. #thermgFromHome

Happy New Year! What were you doing when the clock struck 12? We wish you all the best in 2021! . . .... Ray Mead (Canadian, b. England, 1921 - 1998), Study of a Table, 1948, oil, charcoal and graphite on paper. Gift of T. R. MacDonald, 1970. . . . #thermg #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #nye #newyearseve #newyear #2020 #2021 See more

Happy New Year's Eve! 2020 may have been troubling year but we are looking forward to being together again soon. In the meantime, you can explore the art the RMG has to offer through Virtual RMG! . . . E. Wyly Grier (Canadian, b. Australia, 1862 - 1957), Children's Party, 1910, oil on canvas. Gift of John R. Histed, 1986.... . . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #nye #newyearseve #2020 #2021 See more

Thank you for including our Virtual OPG Sundays in your list! https://www.durhamregion.com//10310251-kids-bored-in-loc/

Get to know our current artist in residence, Joy Wong! #thermg #thermgartistincubatorlab RBC http://rmg.on.ca/meet-emerging-artist-in-residence-joy-wong/

We are so excited to be bringing back our Artist Professional Development Workshop Series, and even more excited to kick off the new VIRTUAL series with Get out of Your Head and Into Action with chrismitchell-lifecoach.com on December 8. . This virtual workshop will help you clarify your vision so you can take your creative practice or arts-based business to the next level - whatever that means to you! . Our workshop leader Chris Mitchell will teach you how to:... Focus in on what you’d really like to accomplish and solidify your motivation. Identify specific goals and priorities that are meaningful and realistic. Create a three month action plan to move forward. . Please note this workshop is virtual and will be hosted on zoom. It is free and open to everyone, but registration is required and can be done by visiting http://rmg.on.ca/artist-professional-development-worksho// . We would like to acknowledge the RBC Foundation for their generous support of the Artist Professional Development Workshop Series. . . . . #thermg #artists #oshawa #durhamregion #virtualworkshop #RBCFoundation

RMG Fridays: Focused was an absolute success! It was so refreshing to connect with you all virtually and celebrate! We went above and beyond our goal of $5000 by raising $5505 in our silent auction. THANK YOU! We want to thank the RMG community for supporting us and participating in our live broadcast. We also want to thank the participating sponsors, artists, jurors, performers, community partners and many more! All the funds raised will help support FREE programming provid...ed by the RMG, making art more accessible to our community! Image: Photography by Empty Cup Media Couldn’t join us for the livestream? You can watch a recording of the livestream now on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch Thank you to our sponsors, vendors, and performers! RBC, Durham Region International Film Festival, Smokestack, Henry's Camera, All or Nothing Brewhouse & Distillery, Isabella's Chocolate Cafe, Mathilda's, DJ LYNZ & Company, Rory Taillon, @Sacha Visagie #rmgfridaysfocused #photography #photographylovers #silentauction #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum

Are you hiding out until 2021? We hope you made the most of 2020! The RMG adjusted to the unforeseen changes that 2020 brought on and made as much art as we possibly could accessible online. Check out our website for more info! . . .... An Ice Shelter, Oshawa on the Lake, n.d. Thomas Bouckley Collection . . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #winter #winterfun See more

The RMG contributed to the Fall Issue of Au Courant! Check it out!

Is your refrigerator running? We sure hope so! In the days before frost-free refrigerators, people used iceboxes to keep food cool and ice trucks delivered blocks of ice cut in various sizes to homes on a regular basis, like milk or bread deliveries. Hambly's was one of the businesses in Oshawa to supply ice to residences and stores. Albert Hambly is seen in the middle of the group, standing behind the machine with his hand on the control lever. . . .... Cutting Ice on Tooley's Pond, Prestonvale, 1912. Thomas Bouckley Collection. . . . #thermg #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #winter #winterfun #oshawahistory #artmuseum See more

FLASH SALE! Need some lockdown literature? Visit the online RMG Shop for 15% off books until January 31st! Explore books for all ages and shop tax-free! https://buff.ly/2Y68KcA .... Are you an RMG Member? Use your RMG member discount code to receive an additional discount on already reduced select titles and Baltic Club notebooks. *Ephemeral Streams merchandise excluded. . . . #oshawaloveslocal #shopindurham #shoposhawa #shoplocaloshawa #durhamregionhandmade #taxfree #downtownoshawa See more

Don't miss out! Subscribe to our e-news for updates on events, exhibitions, and so much more! https://buff.ly/3mW0Ko8 . . .... #thermg #artscommunity #durhamregion #oshawa #artmuseum #artgallery See more

Winter is fast approaching and the snowy season is only a few weeks away! How did the recent snowfall make you feel? A) Get out the skis and snowshoes! B)Like this painting C) .... . Image: Fred Ross, Canadian (1927-2014), Winter Morning, tempera, ink and graphite on Masonite, 1973. Gift of Vivian and David Campbell, 1989. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . . #thermg #thermgcollection #winter #winteriscoming #snow #artmuseum #canadianart #canadianwinter See more

Check out these slopes! Have you had the chance to toboggan yet? After some winter fun, check out Virtual RMG for virtual exhibitions and art activities! . . .... Doris McCarthy (Canadian, 1910-2010), Skidoos Among the Snowdrifts, 1974, oil on panel. Gift of Beverley Elliot, 1983. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #winter #winterfun See more

Who do you think was sitting here? And what were they doing? It's always interesting to consider the story behind photographs. You can find more intriguing photographs in the online exhibition for our fundraising event, RMG Fridays: Focused! All of the photographs in the exhibition will be available for purchase in our silent auction starting October 30th. Check out the online exhibition here: https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/online-exhibition... Register for this event to participate! https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/eventinfo Image: Russell Styles, We Can Dance Everything Out Of Control, inkjet print, 2020.

When pursuing post-secondary education, Indigenous students often face the ongoing impact of colonization and historical trauma while reclaiming and revitalizing their own cultural identities. . In collaboration with photographer Annie Sakkab, the "Breaking Down Stereotypes" project is an exhibition of posters that combats racist labels and assumptions with positive representations of Indigenous identity. . Created by the First Peoples House of Learning (Trent University) w...ith volunteers from the Indigenous student community, the posters seek to confront harmful misconceptions and create an opportunity for Indigenous students to share their truths. . Learn more about this new Gallery A exhibition at http://rmg.on.ca/breaking-down-stereotypes-first-peoples-h/ . Image: Are you Eskimo and No, I am Inuk. Each 24 x 36. Featuring Papatsi Kotierk. From the Breaking Down Stereotypes project. Photos by Annie Sakkab. . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #oshawa #durhamregion #Indigenousidentity #breakingdownstereotypes #decolonization See more

Hello RMG community, meet Marielle, our Communications + Marketing Assistant! Marielle joined us in August and has been working steadfastly behind the scenes. . I’m Marielle! I’m a Communications professional/aspiring writer living in Oshawa. When I’m not living on social media, I’m usually filling my time watching movies, reading (my favourite author is the incomparable Margaret Atwood) and working on my script. I’m excited to help share community experiences through art an...d engaging programs! . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #oshawa #durhamregion #artjobs #thermgstaff #communications #marketing #digitalmedia See more

Join our Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones, tomorrow evening from 7PM - 9PM as part of the @oshawamuseum Speaker Series. Sonya will be talking about The Stories Behind The Art! This talk will explore the stories behind the art in The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s collection. Sonya will share stories such as what the inspiration behind the art was, how it came to Oshawa, and amusing and interesting anecdotes that bring the art and artists to life. The event is free to attend.... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/november-speaker-series-the-sto . . Image: Louis de Niverville (Canadian, 1933-2019), Early Morning, acrylic on canvas, 1969. Purchase, 1976. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . #thermgcollection #oshawamuseum #modernart #contemporaryart #oshawa #durhamregion #museums See more

You can find videos of our most recent programming on our website as part of Virtual RMG! We've added a virtual tour of our photography exhibition, Abberations, and an artist talk with Will Kwan, whose exhibition, Terra Economicus, is currently on view at the RMG. https://buff.ly/333wUr3 . . .... Image 1: Neil Newton, The Studio, 1974, silver bromideprint Image 2: Will Kwan, Water is Taught by Thirst, 2020, Unlit neon sign. Photograph by Toni Hafkenscheid. . . . . #digitalRMG#thermg #artmuseum #contemporaryart #oshawa #digitalart #durhamregion #artprogramming #publicart See more

Take a virtual tour through our photography exhibition! Aberrations is the first major exhibition at the RMG dedicated to the wonderful range of photo-based work in the collection. With the prevalence of photography in everyday life, photographs have a unique ability to shape the way we see and understand the world. The term aberration means something different from the norm. We invite you to lean in to these differences, relish in the juxtapositions, and bring fresh eyes to... these incredible works. https://buff.ly/34R4ZLB . . . Barbara Astman (American, b.1950), Dear Jared, 1979, Ektacolour print mural. Gift of the Allstate Foundation of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation, 1981. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #thermg #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #contemporaryart #thermgfromhome #thingstodo See more

Our RMG Fridays: Focused photography competition jurors deliberate...Who will the winners be?! Find out on November 6th at our virtual event! Register today at: https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/ . . . .... #rmgfridaysfocused #photography #photographylovers #art #fundraiser #community #oshawa #durhamregion #photographycompetition See more

Today! Virtual OPG Second Sundays : Rolling in the Deep! In connection with our exhibition by artist Will Kwan, this month’s OPG will be a mixed media ode to the beauty of the natural world as expressed by the movement, moods, and majesty of water. We are inspired by Pat Mora's Water Rolls, Water Rises which takes a glimpse into cultural areas around the world, and places of beauty shaped or carved by water. Take part by downloading our pdf posted on our website, and watch...ing the videos posted on our YouTube channel. https://buff.ly/33HSpOC Share your art projects with us using the hashtag #rmgopgsundayathome . Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation. . . . #opgpics #opgsundays #thermgFromHome #familyfun #artactivities #oshawa #durhamregion See more

Despite the cold subject matter, this image feels surprisingly warm! The sunlight hits the snow in all the right places. How do you stay cozy during the long winter months? . . . A.Y. Jackson (Canadian, 1882 - 1974), Evening, Les Eboulements, 1932/33, oil on canvas. Gift of Miriam Squires, 1991.... . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #winter #winterfun #winterwonderland See more

Are you a people person with a passion for fundraising, community-building, and stewardship?! The RMG is hiring a Development & Membership Lead. Join a dedicated and great team! Visit http://rmg.on.ca/jobopportunities/ and apply today! . . . .... #glam #artjobs #artmuseum #fundraising #thermg #oshawa #durhamregion See more

Our upcoming virtual event, RMG Fridays: Focused, also features musical guests! Our next guest is Rory Taillon! To enhance your virtual experience, we also offer a Party Box with delicious treats from local vendors and party wearables! Our live, silent auction will go towards funding FREE programming at the RMG, making art more accessible to children, youth, and adults. This event is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate both photography and our vibrant a...rts community. We hope to see you (virtually) this year as we celebrate community, photography, and the arts! Sign up for this event today! Link in bio! . . . . Photograph by Empty Cup Media . . Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor @rbc . . #rmgfridaysfocused #photography #photographylovers #silentauction #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum See more

Are you wishing for snow? Stay cozy and enjoy the RMG from home! You can explore art, activities and digital publications through Virtual RMG. https://buff.ly/2DO1NpK . . .... William Blair Bruce (Canadian, 1859 - 1906), Untitled (trees in a winter landscape), oil on canvas. Purchased with the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, 1986. . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #canadianart #durhamregion #oshawa #familyactivities #thingstodo See more

Join the Oshawa Museum and our Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones, for their final Speaker Series Session! Details in the post below.

The RMG will be closed this Monday, October 12, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are open today and tomorrow from 10AM - 4PM, so be sure to visit and check out our new Fall exhibitions! We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday. . . Fred Haines (1879 - 1960), The Harvest Moon, aquatint on paper, c. 1922. Gift of Charles Goldhammer, 1983. .... . . . #fall #thanksgiving #harvest #longweekend #fallcolours #oshawa #durhamregion #thermg See more

Star light, star bright... Holiday lights are so special this time of year, whether they are in the sky or lined up on a rooftop. How did you enjoy the lights this year? . . .... Laurence Hyde (Canadian, 1914-1987), Christmas Card, 1935, wood engraving on tissue paper. Gift of the estate of Charles Goldhamer, 1985. . . #thermg #canadianart #artgallery #artmuseuem #durhamregion #oshawa #holidays See more

It's the final day of 11 Days of Painters 11 Here's one from Alexandra Luke, featuring angular and graphic shapes. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! .... . . Alexandra Luke (Canadian, 1901 - 1967), Untitled, 1948, ink, watercolour and graphite on paper. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. S. McLaughlin, 1971. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Do you live in the Durham Region? Do you make stuff? We want to help you sell it! The RMG Shop is looking to showcase the work if local artists, artisans, and craftspeople on a consignment basis this holiday season. If selected by our team, your items will be sold in-store and online, and promoted through our social media channels. While we do welcome all submissions, space in our Shop is limited, so only some artisans will be chosen for displays in the Shop. A selection ...criteria will be used to determine successful applicants; products will be considered based on their quality and uniqueness, among other factors. For more info, please email Samuel Powless at [email protected]. If you are interested in submitting your brand for consideration please send an email that includes your name, a short [2-3 sentence] description of your project or products, and a link to your brand's social media. We look forward to hearing from you! See more

New name, but the same great event, and more! Join us in kicking off the gallery’s first ever Virtual RMG Fridays: Focused event! RMG Exposed is adapting to our current situation and we are combining our popular annual photography fundraiser with our fun, community-oriented RMG Fridays event. We bring you: RMG Fridays: Focused. ... With the wellbeing of the public in mind and in light of the continued limitations on public gatherings, RMG Fridays: Focused will move online with the goal of making the event accessible to as many people as possible. This event is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate both photography and our vibrant arts community. All proceeds from our silent auction go towards funding FREE programming at the RMG, making art more accessible to children, youth, and adults. This year’s event will be FREE, but registration is required. We also have an option to purchase a Party Box with delicious treats, a selection of beers from local vendors, and fun party wearables, to help get your viewing party started! To learn more about this year’s fundraising event and to register visit: https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/ We hope to see you (virtually) this year as we celebrate community, photography, and the arts! #rmgfridaysFOCUSED #thermg #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #photography #auction #photographylovers

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 10! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Harold Town, featuring a depiction of spring made with oil paint. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online!... . . . Harold Town (Canadian, 1924 - 1990), Beginning of Spring, 1954, oil on masonite. Gift of the artist's estate, 1994.Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

What makes us unique also unites us. . Created by members of Autism Home Base, this exhibition brings together a selection of work themed around connection through shared interests and experiences. . ABH is a social hub which aims to empower adults with autism and their families to lead rich, active lives, and is committed to providing support and inclusion across the autism spectrum.... . Each work in this exhibition seeks to build understanding across differences, further demonstrating the pride and complexity of lived autism experiences. . While stereotypes divide, genuine connection brings us together. . Learn more about this exhibition at rmg.on.ca/autism-home-base-meet-me-at-the-hub/ . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #oshawa #durhamregion #community #autismafter18 See more

The holiday shopping rush is looking different this year! Are you going to be a part of it? Remember to be safe this gift giving season! . . .... Yvonne McKague Housser (Canadian, 1897 - 1996), Christmas Shopping, 1953, oil on masonite. Purchase, 1995. . . #thermg #canadianart #artgallery #artmuseuem #durhamregion #oshawa #holidays See more

Our upcoming virtual event, RMG Fridays: Focused, also features musical guests! Our first guest is country singer/songwriter, Sacha Visagie! To enhance your virtual experience, we also offer a Party Box with delicious treats from local vendors and party wearables! Our live, silent auction will go towards funding FREE programming at the RMG, making art more accessible to children, youth, and adults. This event is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate both ...photography and our vibrant arts community. We hope to see you (virtually) this year as we celebrate community, photography, and the arts! Sign up for this event today! https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/ . . . Photograph by Empty Cup Media . . Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor @rbc . . #rmgfridaysfocused #photography #photographylovers #silentauction #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum See more

A great community project by Dani Crosby Art and the Livingroom Community Arts Studio!

Get to know Oshawa! As a part of the Digital Doors Open online program, the RMG invites you to explore our permanent collection and the history of Oshawa's Lakeview Park. Our exhibition, "Oshawa's Jewel by the Lake" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Park, and is part of a larger programming initiative by the Oshawa Museum that includes a virtual exhibition. https://buff.ly/34pSkQd . . .... . . . Image: Holidaying at the Lake, c. 1910 #thermg #digitaldoorsopen #localhistory #oshawa #durhamregion #virtual See more

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 9! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Walter Yarwood, featuring a a complimentary palette of blue and orange. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online!... . . . Walter Yarwood (Canadian, 1917 - 1996), As in Winter, 1960, oil on canvas. Gift of Dr. J. Norman Lowes, 1971. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 8! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from William Ronald, featuring a patchwork design. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online!... . . . William Ronald (Canadian, 1926 - 1998), Back Through Sound, 1954, casein and duco on masonite. Purchase, 1970. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Don’t you just want to give this polar bear a big hug?! Best not to though, because it’ll probably eat you. Buy the print instead and enjoy it from afar! See all the works that will be available for purchase in our RMG Fridays: Focused silent auction. https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/online-exhibition The online auction will go live on October 27th, so stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, don’t forget to register for this year’s virtual event! ... https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/ Image: Donna Brittain, Waiting for Winter, archival inkjet print, 2018.

YOU belong here. We're excited to announce our NEW Membership Program! Our members are the core of the RMG community. By joining as a member, you are supporting Oshawa and Durham Region flourish through arts and culture. As a member you’ll receive:... Invitations to members-only tours and events Members only preview days for special exhibitions before they open to the public Free admission to most public art galleries in Ontario 15% discount on RMG events, classes, and camps 10% discount in the RMG Shop and access to special sales throughout the year Access to our Preferred Partners Program offering discounts at select downtown Oshawa businesses Subscription to quarterly members e-newsletter with exclusive content, as well as our monthly e-newsletter Our membership plans include something for everyone, so join our community today! http://rmg.on.ca/support/rmg-membership/ . . . . #thermg #rmgmembership #artmuseum #canadianart #oshawa #durhamregion #community #thermgyoubelonghere

The gallery may be closed but you can still experience art from home! Will Kwan's exhibition, Terra Economicus can be explored through this digital publication! https://buff.ly/3mKyFQG . Will Kwan’s research-driven artistic practice maps complex cultural and economic relations to reveal how power is consolidated and how legacies of colonialism persist in the present. In Terra Economicus, Kwan pulls together a constellation of works created over the last decade that explore c...onceptions of landscape as expressions of privatization, commodification, and segregation. . Terra Economicus is supported by the @td_canada Ready Commitment. . . . #digitalrmg #thermgfromhome #thermg #artmuseum #contemporaryart #terraeconomicus See more

This year, we are combining our popular annual photography fundraiser with our fun, community-oriented RMG Fridays event. We bring you: RMG Fridays: Focused. . This event is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate both photography and our vibrant arts community. All proceeds from our silent auction go towards funding FREE programming at the RMG, making art more accessible to children, youth, and adults. This year’s event will be FREE, but registration is req...uired. We also have an option to purchase a Party Box with delicious treats, a selection of beers from local vendors, and fun party wearables, to help get your viewing party started! . Register for this event today! https://buff.ly/2ICJCpf . . . #rmgfridaysFOCUSED #thermg #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #photography #auction #photographylovers See more

In collaboration with the City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Museum, the RMG is participating in Digital Doors Open this year. https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca//robert-mclaughlin-gall Take a trip through our current Permanent Collection exhibition Journeys and discover the history of Lakeview Park in Oshawa’s Jewel by the Lake through two virtual tours given by our Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones. ... Our virtual tour of Oshawa’s Jewel by the Lake celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Park and is part of a larger programming initiative by the Oshawa Museum that includes a virtual exhibition. After you have taken the virtual tour and visited the online exhibition, be sure to check out the fun, family-friendly art activity! Don’t forget to show us your projects and tag us with #thermgFromHome . . . . #doorsopen #doorsopenoshawa #digitaldoorsopen #oshawa #durhamregion

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 7! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Hortense Gordon, featuring triangular shapes using oil paints. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! Link in bio!... . . . Hortense Gordon (1887 - 1961), Mid Toronto Sky One; 1952 ?, oil on canvas. Gift of Julius Lebow, 1984. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

The RMG is on TikTok!! Follow us for fun, art related content, including a new series on Painters 11 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSu3wHYm/

New name, but the same great event, and more! Join us in kicking off the gallery’s first ever Virtual RMG Fridays: Focused event! RMG Exposed is adapting to our current situation and we are combining our popular annual photography fundraiser with our fun, community-oriented RMG Fridays event. We bring you: RMG Fridays: Focused. ... With the wellbeing of the public in mind and in light of the continued limitations on public gatherings, RMG Fridays: Focused will move online with the goal of making the event accessible to as many people as possible. This event is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate both photography and our vibrant arts community. All proceeds from our silent auction go towards funding FREE programming at the RMG, making art more accessible to children, youth, and adults. This year’s event will be FREE, but registration is required. We also have an option to purchase a Party Box with delicious treats, a selection of beers from local vendors, and fun party wearables, to help get your viewing party started! To learn more about this year’s fundraising event and to register visit: https://rmgfridaysfocused.com/ We hope to see you (virtually) this year as we celebrate community, photography, and the arts! #rmgfridaysFOCUSED #thermg #fundraiser #oshawa #durhamregion #photography #auction #photographylovers

Today on #OrangeShirtDay2020, and everyday, we remember the children who were taken from their communities and forced to live in residential schools. Visit: bawaajigewin.ca/orange-shirt-d #EveryChildMatters

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 6! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Jock Macdonald, featuring bold colour blocks and brushes. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! Link in bio!... . . . Jock Macdonald (Canadian, b. Thurso, Scotland, 1897 - 1960), Flood Tide; 1957, oil and Lucite 44 on masonite. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Hey RMG followers Meet our new Learning Activator, Nichole! Working within our Learning and Engagement team, Nichole assists with and creates ways for our community to connect through art, and so much more! . Hi! I am Nichole, and I am a recent graduate of the Museum Management program at Centennial College. I’m very passionate about public programming, culture and heritage, and I am so excited to be here at the RMG working with the Learning and Engagement team. When not a...t the gallery, you will probably find me cozied up with a good book or attempting to tackle my (never ending) to be watched list on Netflix! . . . . #thermg #artjobs#oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #community See more

A wonderful colouring sheet you can download and share #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 5! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Kazuo Nakamura, featuring an etched out forest with oil paint. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! ... . . . Kazuo Nakamura (1926 - 2002), Forest; 1953, oil on masonite. Gift of Charles E. McFaddin, 1974. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

The RMG’s doors are still open this weekend, but we will be closed to the public as of Monday, December 21, until further notice. Come catch all the wonderful exhibitions we have and stop by the @thermgshop for some last minute Holiday Season shopping! . . Image: View of Aberrations exhibition at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid. .... . . . #thermg #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #contemporaryart See more

Please visit the Bawaajigewin website for Orange Shirt Day related events and help spread awareness! #orangeshirtday

We hope you are enjoying the fresh and colourful weather! As it gets colder, and we look for things to do indoors, remember to follow the guidelines provided by regional authorities. Before your visit, assess yourself and check if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 i.e. fever, cough, sore muscles, difficulty breathing etc. We require that all visitors to the RMG wear a mask or face covering inside the building. If you do not have a mask, we will provide you with one. We sinc...erely thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our staff and fellow community members safe. We look forward to seeing you! . . . . . #thermg #oshawa #thingstodo #durhamregion #healthandsafety See more

It's 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 4! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Oscar Cahen, with an almost diptych-like oil painting. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! Link in bio!... . . Oscar Cahen (Canadian, b. Denmark, 1916 - 1956), Small Structure; 1953/55, oil on canvas board. Gift of Alexandra Luke, 1967. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Emerging Artist in Residence Jaspal Birdi chats with us in the RBC Artist Incubator Lab about her artistic process, how she uses digital technology, and what she hopes audiences will experience and take away from her Gallery A exhibition "Can I Play Outside." The exhibition opens today so be sure to check it out this weekend! http://rmg.on.ca/can-i-play-outside-by-jaspal-birdi/ The RBC Emerging Artist Residency Program is generously sponsored by the RBC Foundation and the RBC... Emerging Artist Project. . . #thermg #thermgartistincubatorlab #emergingartist #artistresidency See more

Are you looking to get out of the house and get creative? Register today for this installment of Satisfying Sunday Painting, a 4 week On-site workshop! In this workshop, artist Rebecca Reynolds will guide you through non-objective (or pure abstraction) painting, a creative and rewarding approach to mark-making. This class is both an introduction for beginners, as well as more advanced participants who’d like to better hone their compositional painting skills. You’ll be ab...le to create your own original work, building on the many techniques and approaches Rebecca will teach you. Rebecca Reynolds’ work currently focuses on colour, shape and layering, and she has more than 25 years of experience instructing people of all ages. This workshop runs from Sunday, October 18th to Sunday, November 8th | 12 PM 3 PM $165 members | $175 non-members. Register at http://rmg.on.ca//satisfying-sunday-painting-with-rebecca/ #artclass #painting #artworkshop #thermg #artmuseum #oshawa See more

Give the gift of art! The RMG Shop is the perfect place to find unique and locally made gifts for anyone on your list. Here's one collection of beautiful giftware featuring Bill Reid's Children of the Raven. And for a gift that keeps giving, give the gift of membership! Membership provides great benefits and gives you access to our preferred partners program and dynamic new exhibitions year round. With various membership plans, there's something for everyone! https://buff.l...y/3odZUnS Visit the RMG Shop today! . . . #shoplocal #shoposhawa #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #artgallery #thermgshop #indigenousart #indigenousartist See more

As the season change, so does our hours! We are now open 10AM to 4PM, Tuesday to Sunday. Come by to see our various exhibitions and visit our shop with new items! . . . Image: E. May Martin (Canadian, 1865 - 1957), Country Road in a Fall Forest, watercolour on paper. Donated by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lande.... . . #thermg #canadianart #durham #oshawa #thingstodo See more

Welcome to 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 3! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Ray Mead, featuring almost geometric uses of oil paint and graphite. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from Painters 11 in our new exhibition, Who were Painters Eleven? And why are they important to the RMG? The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday 10AM - 4PM until December 24th.... . . . Ray Mead (Canadian, b. England, 1921 - 1998), Untitled, 1954, oil and graphite on canvas board. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pryce-Jones, 1971. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Welcome to 11 Days of Painters 11: Day 2! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Alexandra Luke, featuring swift strokes of oil paint. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online! Link in bio!... . . . Alexandra Luke (Canadian, 1901 - 1967), Garden, 1958, oil on masonite. Gift of the artist, 1967. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Take a FIELD TRIP with the Art Gallery of Hamilton for this recorded conversation between AGH Director of Programs and Education Tor Lukasik-Foss and current AGH exhibition artist Nora Hutchinson. Reflecting on the Hamilton-based artist’s retrospective exhibition, Nora Hutchinson: Rebel Opera, this talk dives deep into Hutchinson's approach to art-making, song-writing, collaboration, and the ways her process has evolved over the last four decades. Rebel Opera closes January ...3, 2021. Watch the talk fieldtrip.art #ArtAcrossCanada #FieldTrip #AGHRebelOpera #AGHTalks

Welcome to 11 Days of Painters 11! Everyday, we will feature a piece from our Permanent Collection, created by a member of Painters 11! Here's one from Tom Hodgson, featuring bright watercolour and ink. What do you like most about it? . You can discover more art from our Permanent Collection by visiting Virtual RMG or by browsing our collections database online!... . . . Tom Hodgson (Canadian, 1924 - 2006), Flowers, 1962. watercolour and ink on illustration board. Gift of Alexandra Luke, 1967. Collection of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #painterseleven #abstractart #canadianart #abstractexpressionism #thermgFromHome See more

Nourishing Ourselves, Nourishing the Land: A Conversation about Food Sovereignty with William Kingfisher, Chandra Maracle, Drew Hayden Taylor, and James Whetung. . January 14, 2021 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Join us for a discussion about the revitalization of traditional Indigenous food practices and the intimate connection to food security, food sovereignty, and the intergenerational transfer of cultural knowledge.... This conversation will take place over Zoom and will be followed by a Q&A. Registration for this panel discussion is required. https://buff.ly/3a312Hl . . . #thermgFromHome #digitalRMG #foodsovereignty #Indigenous #decolonization

This Sunday is a special holiday OPG Sunday! This activity comes with our FREE art making kit, complete with quirky 3D spirited creatures with ugly sweaters and accessories! December 12th is the last day to claim your art kit! Visit the gallery for pickup during regular hours. One bag has enough supplies for 4 people, one per family. . A step by step video will be available December 13th on our YouTube channel, and an instructional PDF will be available on our website as par...t of Virtual RMG. https://buff.ly/3oPogF3 . Please share your masterpieces with us #rmgopgsundayfromhome We can’t wait to see your Holiday Spirits! OPG Sundays are generously sponsored by the Ontario Power Generation. . . . #opgpics #opgsundays #thermgFromHome #familyfun #artactivities #oshawa #durhamregion See more

It’s your last chance this to see this exhibition in Gallery A. . In collaboration with photographer @anniesakkab, the "Breaking Down Stereotypes" project is an exhibition of posters that combats racist labels and assumptions with positive representations of Indigenous identity. . Created by @fphl_trent (FPHL) at Trent University with volunteers from the Indigenous student community, the posters seek to confront harmful misconceptions and create an opportunity for Indigenou...s students to share their truths. . To learn more about this Gallery A exhibition, visit http://rmg.on.ca/breaking-down-stereotypes-first-peoples-h/ . Image: Are you Eskimo and No, I am Inuk. Each 24 x 36. Featuring Papatsi Kotierk. From the Breaking Down Stereotypes project. Photos by Annie Sakkab. . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #oshawa #durhamregion #Indigenousidentity #breakingdownstereotypes #decolonization See more

Have you picked up your FREE OPG Sunday Holiday Season art making kit yet?! Bags can be picked up until 3PM on December 12th at the RMG. Get creative with your family at home this Holiday Season! #rmgopgsundayfromhome

Get ready for the holidays with a special holiday season OPG Sunday! Visit the RMG and be sure to pick up a FREE art making kit! As a family, you can each make quirky 3D spirited creatures complete with ugly sweaters and accessories! . One bag has enough supplies for 4 people, one per family. Drop by the RMG from December 8th to 12th during regular opening hours to claim your FREE art kit on a first-come-first served basis.... . A step by step video will be available December 13th on our YouTube channel, and an instructional PDF will be available on our website as part of Virtual RMG. . Please share your masterpieces with us #rmgopgsundayfromhome We can’t wait to see your Holiday Spirits! OPG Sundays are generously sponsored by the Ontario Power Generation. . . . #opgpics #opgsundays #thermgFromHome #familyfun #artactivities #oshawa #durhamregion See more

The gallery is open! Our Rolph Scarlett exhibition, Inner Vision, features eleven works recently acquired by the RMG. These paintings exemplify a range of styles from geometric abstraction to his later looser and more expressive approach. Scarlett described abstraction as the highest form of creative expression and wrote in-depth about his search for pure form. Born in Guelph, Ontario in 1889, Scarlett was a modernist painter, designer, and jeweler. . The RMG continues to be ...committed to telling the story of modernism in Canada, and Rolph Scarlett played an important role in this history through his contributions to abstract art in North America. . . . Image: Rolph Scarlett, Untitled (Abstraction No. 6), c. 1950, gouache on paper. Gift of Ricki Fenwick, 2020. . . . #canadianart #thermg #artmuseum #canadianartist #durhamregion #thingstodo #oshawa #modernart See more

Holiday Season Hours . The RMG would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! Please see our holiday hours below for the months of December and January. . December 24, 2020 - Christmas Eve Day CLOSED... December 25, 2020 - Christmas Day CLOSED December 26, 2020 - Boxing Day CLOSED December 27, 2020 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) December 28, 2020 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) December 29, 2020 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) December 30, 2020 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) December 31, 2020 - New Year's Eve Day CLOSED January 1, 2021 - New Year's Day CLOSED January 2, 2021 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) January 3, 2021 - OPEN 12 - 4 PM (Holiday Hours) . The RMG is open to the public and we can’t wait to see you at the gallery! Please plan your visit and view our visitor guidelines and protocols, and our adjusted opening hours. Please note that we currently require all visitors to wear a mask or face covering inside the building. If you don’t have a mask, we will gladly provide you with one. . Image Caption: Mashel Teitelbaum (1921 - 1985), Winterscape, 1982, watercolour, acrylic and coloured inks on paper. Purchase, 1982. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery See more

We are currently still OPEN to the public and have done everything possible to create a safe and welcoming space for our visitors! . Looking for something fun and inspiring to do this weekend? Come check out our awesome current exhibitions! . A reminder to follow proper COVID protocols when visiting the gallery, such as wearing a mask and social distancing. Make sure to self-assess when arriving and if you are feeling unwell, please stay home and enjoy the Virtual RMG. ... . We look forward to welcoming you! . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery Image Caption: Tom Hodgson, (Canadian, 1924-2006), Non-objective Water Colour, 1952, gouache, watercolour, ink, and graphite on illustration board. Purchase, 1970. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Are you looking for a unique and thoughtful holiday present? Look no further! . The RMG Shop features handmade artisanal products from across Ontario as well as a wide selection of Indigenous-designed and crafted jewellery, homewares, and gifts. You can also purchase these products through our new online shop! . Gift your loved ones with something that helps to support artisans and craftspeople, and also goes towards funding our free community programs!... . Shop online at https://shoprmg.ca/ . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #thermgshop #shoplocal See more

*There are still spots left for this great free workshop for artists! . We are so excited to be bringing back our Artist Professional Development Workshop Series, and even more excited to kick off the new VIRTUAL series with Get out of Your Head and Into Action with chrismitchell-lifecoach.com on December 8. . This virtual workshop will help you clarify your vision so you can take your creative practice or arts-based business to the next level - whatever that means to you! ... . Our workshop leader Chris Mitchell will teach you how to: Focus in on what you’d really like to accomplish and solidify your motivation. Identify specific goals and priorities that are meaningful and realistic. Create a three month action plan to move forward. . Please note this workshop is virtual and will be hosted on zoom. It is free and open to everyone, but registration is required and can be done by visiting http://rmg.on.ca/artist-professional-development-worksho// . We would like to acknowledge the RBC Foundation for their generous support of the Artist Professional Development Workshop Series. . . . . #thermg #artists #oshawa #durhamregion #virtualworkshop #RBCFoundation See more

They say it's better to give than to receive. How are you going to give? Giving Tuesday's the perfect time! . One way to support your community is through local art and public programming. It's easy to give! And one of the most efficient way to give is through our Membership program. Memberships start at just $25 for students/seniors and $40 for an individual membership. Your membership provides great benefits, and helps us to forge change in our local community through conne...ction and creativity. With various membership plans, there's something for everyone! . Supporting the RMG means supporting public programs and events. Our programs are offered digitally and in socially distanced formats to keep everyone safe. Our virtual programs keep us connected and engaged, even from home! You can support the RMG today! https://buff.ly/3odZUnS . . . #GivingTuesdayCA #MardiJeDonne #TogetherWeGive #TogetherWeHelp #Kindness #Generosity #KindnessGoesALongWay #GiveBack #PositiveImpact #ChangeTheWorld #GlobalMovement #December1 #durhamgivesback See more

How has your community supported you? To return the favour, you can support your community in many forms, such as sharing and attending upcoming events and supporting local businesses. You can also support your local arts and culture organizations! And Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to do it! . It's easy to give! And one of the most efficient way to give is through our Membership program. Memberships start at just $25 for students/seniors and $40 for an individual members...hip. Your membership provides great benefits, and helps us to forge change in our local community through connection and creativity. With various membership plans, there's something for everyone! . Supporting the RMG means supporting programs for artists. Some programs we offer artists are exhibition space, residency opportunities, and workshops. You can support the RMG today! . . . #GivingTuesdayCA #MardiJeDonne #TogetherWeGive #TogetherWeHelp #Kindness #Generosity #KindnessGoesALongWay #GiveBack #PositiveImpact #ChangeTheWorld #GlobalMovement #December1 #durhamgivesback See more

Have you given back to your community today? An RMG Membership is a great way to give back! . One way to support your community is through local art and public programming. It's easy to give! And one of the most efficient ways to give is through our Membership program. Memberships start at just $25 for students/seniors and $40 for an individual membership. Your membership provides great benefits, and helps us to forge change in our local community through connection and creat...ivity. With various membership plans, there's something for everyone! . Supporting the RMG is supporting programs for youth and young adults. Some programs we offer youth include opportunities to show their work, exhibition tours, community workshops, and volunteer opportunities. You can support the RMG today! https://buff.ly/3odZUnS . . . #GivingTuesdayCA #MardiJeDonne #TogetherWeGive #TogetherWeHelp #Kindness #Generosity #KindnessGoesALongWay #GiveBack #PositiveImpact #ChangeTheWorld #GlobalMovement #December1 #durhamgivesback See more

Join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday! This global movement encourages people to give back to communities near and far. How are you supporting your community today? . One way to support your community is through local art and public programming. It's easy to give! And one of the most efficient ways to give is through our Membership program. Memberships start at just $25 for students/seniors and $40 for an individual membership. Your membership provides great benefits, and hel...ps us to forge change in our local community through connection and creativity. With various membership plans, there's something for everyone! . Supporting the RMG is supporting FREE arts programing for families and children in our community. You can support the RMG today! https://buff.ly/3odZUnS . . . #GivingTuesdayCA #MardiJeDonne #TogetherWeGive #TogetherWeHelp #Kindness #Generosity #KindnessGoesALongWay #GiveBack #PositiveImpact #ChangeTheWorld #GlobalMovement #December1 #durhamgivesback See more

Introducing our latest virtual exhibition: The Wandering Line! This exhibition features drawings and sketches from the Permanent Collection at the RMG. Drawing is one of the oldest forms of human expression, predating the written word. It has long been considered a fundamental part of visual art education due to its exploratory nature that allows artists to experiment and refine their artistic practice. This exhibition offers insight into the artists’ process and presents an ...opportunity to celebrate these sometimes overlooked works as artworks in their own right. You can view the show wherever, whenever! https://buff.ly/33Eowyz . . . Image: Yvonne McKague Housser (Canadian, 1897-1996), Tired Dancers, 1950, conte and graphite on paper. . . . #digitalrmg #thermg #artmuseum #durhamregion #oshawa #artgallery #drawing #sketching #thrmgFromHome See more

Hello RMG fans! Meet Heather, our Curatorial + Collections Assistant. Heather works with our curatorial team on a variety of projects, such as exhibitions research, installation, collections management and cataloging, and so much more! . Hi, I’m Heather, a recent Museum and Gallery Studies Graduate from Oro-Medonte, Ontario who is passionate about all things art! I am very excited to be a part of the RMG and to be engaging with such an amazing collection and community. When... I’m not on site I'm engaging with my own art practice, teaching, or enjoying a good cup of tea." . . . . #thermg #glam #artjobs #curatorialpractice #thermgcollection #oshawa #durhamregion #artmuseum #community See more

Who were Painters Eleven? And why are they important to the RMG? Learn about this influential group and see some P11 gems from our collection! Exhibition opens tomorrow, November 14th. . Painters Eleven was the first abstract artist collective in Ontario. They were founded in 1953 at the cottage of artist Alexandra Luke on the Oshawa/Whitby border. Rather than having a common philosophy or style, the diverse group of artists banded together around their shared desire to suppo...rt abstraction and exhibit together. . Today, the RMG’s collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints by Painters Eleven has grown to over 1000 works, including works from before and after the Painters Eleven years (1953-1960). The RMG has regular exhibitions featuring works by the group, pulling together different aesthetics or themes. This exhibition features work by each member of Painters Eleven and shares a common aesthetic approach of clean lines and hard edges. . . Image: Ray Mead (Canadian, b. England, 1921 - 1998), Black, Orange, Blue, oil and graphite on canvas, 1961. Gift of the artist, 1971. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. . . . #canadianart #thermg #artmuseum #canadianartist #durhamregion #thingstodo #oshawa #abstractart See more

The RMG is excited to announce our new exhibition: "Rolph Scarlett: Inner Vision" ! Artist Rolph Scarlett described abstraction as the highest form of creative expression and wrote in depth about his search for pure form. Born in Guelph, Ontario in 1889, Scarlett was a modernist painter, designer, and jeweler. . He was a prolific painter, who continued to explore abstraction until his death in 1984. His work is in many public and private collections including the Guggenheim M...useum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. . This exhibition features eleven works by Rolph Scarlett recently acquired by the RMG. These paintings exemplify a range of styles from geometric abstraction to his later looser and more expressive approach. This exhibition begins November 14th at the RMG! . . Image: Rolph Scarlett (Canadian 1889 -1984), Lyric Dynamic, gouche and ink on paper, c1945. Gift of Joan Murray, 2000. Collection of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery . . . #canadianart #thermg #artmuseum #canadianartist #durhamregion #thingstodo #oshawa #modernart See more

TODAY!! In Conversation with Will Kwan November 12, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Take a Field Trip and join the RMG for a conversation between Curator Leila Timmins and artist Will Kwan about his exhibition Terra Economicus, followed by a Q&A. This artist talk will be taking place virtually over Zoom. Registration for this digital program is required, please visit fieldtrip.art to learn more and to register! https://www.fieldtrip.art/field-/inconversationwithwillkwan .... . Will Kwan’s research-driven artistic practice maps complex cultural and economic relations to reveal how power is consolidated and how legacies of colonialism persist in the present. In Terra Economicus, Kwan pulls together a constellation of works created over the last decade that explore conceptions of landscape as expressions of privatization, commodification, and segregation. . #ArtAcrossCanada #terraeconomicus #theRMG #Contemporaryart See more

On November 10, 1924 (the same year Oshawa was incorporated as a city) the monument in Memorial Park was inaugurated by Sir William Mulock, the chief Justice of Ontario, as well as four women who had lost their sons in World War One. The names of 138 local men who died in WWI are inscribed on bronze tablets underneath a row of stones gathered from the native soil of each allied country. This Remembrance Day marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two. At the eleven...th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a moment of silence will be observed to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge those who have served for our freedom. The RMG will be closed on November 11th 2020. To honour those who have fought for our freedom, The City of Oshawa, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 and Royal Canadian Branch 637 will be broadcasting their ceremony virtually. https://buff.ly/3pg5nMe . . . Image: War Memorial, Oshawa. From the Thomas Bouckley Collection See more

Will Kwan in conversation with Curator, Leila Timmins. . The RMG is excited to virtually welcome Will Kwan this Thursday from 4PM to 5:30 PM for a discussion about his exhibition Terra Economicus, currently on view at the gallery. This Virtual Artist Talk will be followed by a Q&A with the artist. . Registration for this digital program is required. https://buff.ly/3kjACSU... . Terra Economicus is supported by the @td_canada Ready Commitment. . Photograph by Toni Hafkenscheid . . . . #thermg #artmuseum #contemporaryart #artisttalk #terraeconomicus #TDReadyCommitment See more

Celebrate Diwali with the RMG! This month, let’s celebrate Diwali (Hindu celebration of lights) and make some festive decorations! We were inspired by our Permanent Collection exhibition, Aberrations to create a mixed media hanging artwork. . Take part by downloading our pdf posted on our website, and watching the videos posted on our YouTube channel. https://buff.ly/3n2FHRB... Post your finished decorations at #thermgFromHome! . . #opgpics #opgsundays #thermgFromHome #familyfun #artactivities #oshawa #durhamregion See more

And the winner of this evening’s RMG Fridays: Focused phone photo contest is...Evan! With a very creative and meta capture! Honourable mention goes to Joanne for an adorable photo of her dog enjoying the Party Box! Thank you to all who participated We’ll be in touch with you to arrange receiving your prizes! #rmgfridaysfocusedcontest

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We’re ready for you! RMG Fridays: Focused is going live! . #rmgfridaysfocused