Public Art Task Force

The Public Art Task Force (P.A.T.F.) is a volunteer committee that supports the Public Art Master Plan while advising on public art policies and priorities, reviewing public art donations, and providing advice and expertise to City staff.

The Public Art Task Force has representatives from stakeholder organizations and groups, and individual community members.

The City of Oshawa is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Public Art Task Force until April 13 at 5 p.m.

Are you interested in applying?

All members shall have a connection to Oshawa.

City of Oshawa employees are not eligible to apply.

Members of the Public Art Task Force will not be eligible to apply for public art competitions, as they would be in a conflict of interest.

Only members of the Task Force may vote on any issues.

Skills required from representatives in the community include professional experience related to the following:

• urban planning
• visual, literary and/or performing arts
• art history
• arts administration
• visual arts consulting
• civil engineering
• heritage research
• architecture
• landscape design and planning  

Applicants that meet the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by a selection committee. The committee, consisting of two Standing Members, the current P.A.T.F. Chair, one Appointed Member, and one City staff will review and appoint new members.

To apply for the 2026 to 2028 term, please complete the application form.

Governance

Public Art Task Force Terms of Reference

Current members

Standing members

• The Robert McLaughlin Gallery - Sonya Jones, Curator of Collections
• Durham College - Cristina Italia, Executive Dean Faculty of Business and Information Technology
• Oshawa Art Association - Shannon Lebert, Program Director

Appointed members

• Cultural Leadership Council Representative - Alyssia Nelson, Cultural Leadership Council Chair
• Community Representative - Linda Jansma
• Community Representative - Mike Drolet