Art

Wanna see the city through a whole new lens? Wander into the Art Zone for live demos, bold visuals from Dimension X, and a lineup of vendors pushing the boundaries of what art can be. Bring your curiosity—and maybe a few dollars for that piece you can’t stop thinking about.

Explore mind-bending immersive art installations inside shipping containers that landed in Oshawa from destinations unknown! Each container contains the work of a different artist and takes you on a journey that will stretch the boundaries of your imagination, pique your curiosity and keep you questioning reality.

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DIMENSION X ARTISTS

Cosmic Mushrooms

Artists: Melissa McKnight & Jason Dasti

Home: Oshawa

A fiery meteorite crashed into Parkwood Estate, splitting the earth open and uncovering a long-buried secret: a hidden biochemical military lab, untouched for a century. The explosive impact triggered a fusion of cosmic energy and biochemicals, unleashing an altered reality across downtown Oshawa. Giant mushrooms with an otherworldly bioluminescent glow began to sprout—creating a strange new dimension. Are you ready to explore the amazing world of COSMIC MUSHROOMS?

Izzy's Donuts

Artist: Chris Trubela

Home: Oshawa

Izzy's is a popular donut business in Oshawa. She bakes all the classics to perfection. But Izzy was a quantum physicist before she was a baker. Due to "differences in scientific method" Izzy was asked to leave the lab. She moved on to a more quiet life as a baker. But once a physicist always a physicist, and Izzy used the back of her bakery as a place to experiment with her special brand of "fringe quantum science" where she explored and tested the boundaries of space and time. Did she create a rift in space-time and smash endless quantum realms together in one big multi-dimensional mess?

Shadows of the Yuletide Beast

Artist: Jordan Anderson

Home: Oshawa

Step into the dark and enchanting world of Krampus, the mythical horned forest creature of the Austrian Hills. This chilling yet captivating exhibition explores the duality of the holiday season—where joy and fear intertwine.Whether you fear him or admire him, Krampus is an unforgettable part of ancient winter lore. This installation is a must-see for lovers of folklore, tradition and the darker side of the season.

Albino Reef

Artist: James Zirco Fisher

Home: Toronto

All that is left of a coral reef when it passes on, is its bleached skeletal remains. But there is so much beauty in the shape, form and mood of those structures... that whisper about joyous, lush and thriving memories past. Enter into an eerie world of a reef that once was, yet still holds endless secrets. For more read the comic that this reef comes from at squidlid.com/comic

Laundrette Lagoon

Artist: chrrie

Home: Oshawa

In the uncharted folds of our galaxy

Lies a deep space divers’ discovery

A world of water! A glorious globe!

Our explorers’ excitement begins to flow

They collect their board and go for a surf

Gathering samples to bring back to Earth

They bottle up bubbles, a tide in a tube

But when they come home, there is laundry to do

The wetsuit is plopped atop the pile

And into the wash goes one of the vials!

Round and round in the rinse room machine,

The test tube explodes, creating our scene

A rushing riptide whirls onto the floor!

And suddenly the laundry is unlike before…

MORE ART

DimensionX is just part of the CONVERGENCE 2025 Art Zone! Check out all the other incredible art experiences and artists who will bring their talents to downtown Oshawa.

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

AL ROC CITY

Oshawa’s Al Cole was recognized with a posthumous OMA (Oshawa Music Award) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 for promoting local music. His posters played a huge part in helping to create the Oshawa music scene over three decades. Come see this digital exhibition of his graphic work for venues that brought talent and music fans to the Star Club, Moon Room, Purple Onion, Ozone, Velvet Elvis, Catch 22 and many others in Oshawa and Durham Region. You’ll also have a chance to purchase a limited edition book entitled Young Fast & Scientific: the DIY World of Al Cole by Steven Frank.

Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Ishkode

We are excited to once again welcome Ishkode to the Family Zone at Convergence this year on Saturday, September 20! Stop by their booth to explore indigenous artwork and support talented artists. They will also be selling orange shirts to raise money for indigenous cultural programs through Bawaajigewin ACC!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Oshawa Public Library

Visit Oshawa Public Libraries in the Art Zone at the Convergence Music & Art Festival 2025! Explore their artistic displays and discover the many resources and services offered at your local OPL Branch. As the saying goes, having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Creative Moments By M

Creative Moments by M will be touching down at Convergence this year with balloon designs from out of this world! From whimsical arches to jaw-dropping garlands, no festival would be complete without balloon designs like this!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Made by KC

Looking for unique, handmade treasures? Swing by the Art Zone at this year’s Convergence Music & Art Festival on Saturday, September 20, to discover Made by KC ’s original paintings, cozy crochet pieces, dazzling jewelry, charming planters, and coasters — each one a true work of art!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Living Room Art Studio

The Livingroom Art Studio is hitting the road this year, bringing creativity straight to you! Come check out their mobile Art Hive in the Convergence Family Zone and discover exciting ways to get involved. Don’t miss out on the chance to unleash your artistic side!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friends of the Second Marsh

Friends of Second Marsh (FSM) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to encouraging the protection and appreciation of Second Marsh and the adjacent McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve on the north shore of Lake Ontario in Oshawa. FSM uses education, interpretative and plant stewardship services in partnership with the City of Oshawa to build awareness about these local natural areas and foster connections with all sectors of the community. Oshawa Second Marsh is one of the last and the largest, most biodiverse coastal wetlands (137 hectares) on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It is designated a Provincially Significant Wetland, a Provincially Significant Area of Natural and Scientific Interest, for its cultural heritage value and interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, and as an Urban River Valley as part of the Greenbelt. For more information about FSM, our guided hikes and the Love the Marsh! fundraising campaign, please visit our website at secondmarsh.ca.

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Oshawa Art Association

Join us for a celebration of creativity and community as the Oshawa Art Association brings high-energy Paint Battles to the heart of Convergence Oshawa 2025! Starting at 11:30 AM, watch OAA members go brush-to-brush in a friendly competition of skill and spontaneity. Then cheer on the next generation of artists as talented students from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) showcase their creativity in a student Paint Battle. Throughout the day, enjoy the magic of live painting as OAA artists create works before your eyes. Come be inspired and experience art in action!

Saturday

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Visit the Robert McLaughlin gallery for the opening of Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, a solo exhibition by Toronto-based artist Ekow Nimako curated by Alyssa Fearon. Continuing his afrofuturistic reimagining of ancient African kingdoms in the medium of LEGO bricks, Ekow Nimako explores the mysterious fourteenth century sea voyage of Mansa Abu Bakr II in Journey of 2,000 Ships.