The theme for this year's TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) has been announced. Prepare to go on an adventure! The theme for 2025 is Around the World.  TDSRC is Canada’s largest bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests, and abilities. It celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators, and stories that inspire kids to explore the fun of reading. 

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that helps people improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills through a network of local clubs. It operates globally, with over 14,000 clubs in 149 countries. Members practice speaking and leadership skills in a supportive, structured environment, and receive feedback from other members

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

Oshawa Mural of the Week ~ Driving Force by Rudolf Stussi ~ Artist

This is one of the largest murals in Downtown Oshawa. It is 2.74m x 33.5m (9ft x 110ft) and was completed in two weeks!

To read Rudolf's story on the creation of the mural, check out our webpage.

Share your photo with this or any of the other downtown murals on your social media and tag us @OshawaArtAssociation
To learn more about this and other downtown murals 

https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/murals and visit our online map https://tinyurl.com/3ktkvbzu

Mural of the week July 10 to July 17

WIN a Prize pack for 4 from the Canadian Tank Museum

To enter, share your photo with this mural on your social media and tag us @OshawaArtAssociation and @Canadian.Tank.Museum.

Ontario Regiment – 130 Years of Service
by John Hood ~ Artist
110 Simcoe Street S. (Memorial Park), Oshawa, ON L1H 4J9 

Random draw July 18, 2025
https://tankmuseum.ca/ 
https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/murals 
https://tinyurl.com/3ktkvbzu 

The Canadian Tank Museum has donated a prize pack of 4 tickets (valid for various events or $25 off Aquino Tank Weekend tickets). 

Random draw July 18.

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

The 14th annual Whitby Ribfest Plus by the Rotoary Club of Whitby is back on July 11,12 and 13 for 2025 with amazing ribbers but also a killer live show featuring Big Wreck!

Come down to Victoria Feilds and enjoy mouth watering, fall of the bone ribs, and also lots of fun for the whole family. Not only do they ahve the ribs but they also have live entertainment on all day, diferent vendors for you to shop through but also let the kids enjoy the kids fest!

Addmission is free but they are accepting donations at the gate to help the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club!

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.

The 14th annual Whitby Ribfest Plus by the Rotoary Club of Whitby is back on July 11,12 and 13 for 2025 with amazing ribbers but also a killer live show featuring Big Wreck!

Come down to Victoria Feilds and enjoy mouth watering, fall of the bone ribs, and also lots of fun for the whole family. Not only do they ahve the ribs but they also have live entertainment on all day, diferent vendors for you to shop through but also let the kids enjoy the kids fest!

Addmission is free but they are accepting donations at the gate to help the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club!

Scugog Arts will be showcasing “Always Something” by the whimsical, narrative-based Canadian artist and educator Jay Dart. Dart’s imaginative practice explores the creative process through layered visual storytelling, drawing from a variety of media, including drawing, mixed media, bookworks, installation, and animation. This exhibit presents selections from his acclaimed “Yawnder” series alongside new and recent works that build immersive worlds rooted in personal and universal creative journeys.

This exhibition will open on Saturday, July 5, with a reception from 1–3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space, located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8,and will run daily from 10 AM–6 PM until July 27. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore his imaginative and inspiring works, and enjoy light refreshments during the opening event.