Important Show and Application Information

Location: Camp Samac, 275 Conlin Rd East, Oshawa

Festival Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3,2026

Hall Setup: Friday, May 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m. Artists may start hanging their work at 12 :00 pm  and must be finished by 6:00 pm.  Dismantle takes place on Sunday after the show is closed at 5 pm.

Registration Deadline:

           OAA Members: Tuesday March 31, 2026

           Non Members: Applications will be received from March 5 to March 31,2026

Eligibility:

• The OAA Art Festival is open to all OAA members in good standing who have paid their 2026 membership and who pay the required entry fee.
• All registrants must be at least 16 yrs of age.
• If the show is not full by March 5,2026, applications will be accepted from non members. Final registration deadline is March 31,2026
• Registration is limited to the spaces available
• You will only receive a call or email if the show is full at time of registration, in which case you will receive a refund.
• Use of alcohol, drug substances, smoking/vaping is not permitted onsite at the show. Anyone found to be abusing this will be asked to leave the show at the end of the day and will be banned from future OAA Art Festivals.

Available Space Sizes:

• Small: 4 feet wide by 7 feet high - 5 available
• Large: 8 feet wide by 7 feet high in V shape -4 available
• X-Large: 12 feet wide by 7 feet high in U shape  -8 available
• Potter's/Sculpture: one 6 ft table  - 1 available
                              Fireplace: 1 6 ft table + Mantle - SOLD OUT !  
                              Full stage front: 2 -6 ft tables  -1 available
  

   

• Note: All of the wall spaces are SOLD OUT !

• For artwork larger than 40 in wide, we suggest that you request a wall space to allow hanging these larger pieces. We have 0 large spaces - 8 feet tall wall spaces available.  

Payment Instructions:  Please Note No refunds will be given unless the show is full at time of registration!

If paying by e-transfer:

• you will have to set up "Oshawa Art Association " as a payee in your bank account.
• then e-transfer the entry fee to oshawa.art.association@gmail.com

 If paying by cheque or Bank Draft:

• make cheque or Bank Draft payable to Oshawa Art Association 
• Mail your payment to Peggy Darch
                                     25 Cole Ave
                                     Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1K4

Conditions of Entry Into the Art Festival. Please read carefully

1. I will not hold Scouts Canada, the Art Festival Committee and/or the Oshawa Art Association responsible for any damages or loss of my artwork during the setup and while they are at the festival.
2. I agree that the Festival Committee's decisions concerning all exhibition matters are final with regards to works that are deemed inappropriate.
3. I agree that I will not dismantle my booth on Sunday until given the OK by the Show Chair or designate.
4. I have read and agree to abide by the NO refund policy.
5. I agree to abide by the OAA code of conduct and will conduct myself in a respectful and professional manner at all times during the event. 
6. I agree to abide by the Scouts Canada ruling that use of alcohol,drug substances, smoking/vaping is not permitted on any Scouts Canada property. 

If you have any questions regarding the show information or the application process

Please contact either Kathy Neufeld by email at neufeldkathleen@gmail.com 

or Dianne Darch by phone at 905-623-3554