60th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition

Celebrating 60 years!

Our Anniversary Exhibition will be in the Robert McLaughlin RMS Gallery.

April 1 to May 2, 2027

Stay tuned for details.

The OAA’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition is one of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s most highly attended and anticipated annual exhibitions. Showcasing exceptional paintings and sculptures by artists from across the Region of Durham, the exhibition celebrates the depth and diversity of artistic talent within the local community. This year’s exhibition will feature 100 original works of art selected through a juried process, highlighting excellence in visual arts while providing artists with a prestigious platform to exhibit their work and engage with the public.

2027 dates:

  • Registration Deadline TBA

  • Final date to edit registration TBA - no changes can be accepted after this date.

  • INTAKE Tuesday, March 23rd - 4-7:30 pm

  • JURY DAY Wednesday, March 24th - 10 am - 3:30 pm

  • HAND BACK OF UNSELECTED WORKS: Thursday, March 25th - 3 - 7:30 pm

  • OPENING RECEPTION Thursday, April 1st - 6 to 9 pm

  • CLOSING AND HAND-BACK OF ARTWORK: Sunday, May 2nd 4 - 5:30 pm