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Local Art meets Local Business!

Enjoy this themed holiday walk and capture a glimpse of local area artists work displayed in the windows of local businesses. Enrich your day with art and then wrap up holiday shopping at your favourite businesses!

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Participating Artists and Businesses

Worlds Collide

Business: Worlds Collide Comics is a long-standing comic book and collectibles retailer located in Oshawa, Ontario, serving the Durham region since 1982. They offer a wide range of comics, graphic novels, games, and collectibles featuring popular heroes and villains, making it a popular destination for comic enthusiasts and gamers alike. Artist: Olivia Morin is a passionate local painter who embraces creativity everywhere, believing "if you can paint on it, you should!" Known for her prolific work, Olivia brings enthusiasm and artistic spirit to every project she joins.

Market at 70 King

Business: Market at 70 King is a vibrant food and event hub located in downtown Oshawa, offering an exceptional culinary experience with diverse artisanal vendors helmed by renowned chefs. It features globally-inspired dishes, a chic cocktail bar, and a versatile venue space, making it a perfect spot for casual dining, happy hours, private parties, and community events. The market also supports local artists and charities, serving as a central gathering place that brings the city together through delicious food and impactful community engagement. Artist: Mihaly Beleznay, active since 2013, focuses on observational and illustrative drawing and painting. His work seeks to reveal the inherent beauty of the world through careful, expressive, and precise representation.

Steve's Leather Fashions

Business: Steve's Leather Fashions in Oshawa specializes in custom leather work, leather restoration, repairs, embroidery, and heat press services for clothing, sports teams, and personalized items. They offer expert craftsmanship for leather vests, jackets, and other garments, as well as embroidered logos and designs. Artist: Tracy Davidson, artist behind Pink Brushes, creates vibrant, whimsical winter window paintings that bring festive cheer and community spirit to Oshawa’s streets. Her playful seasonal murals transform storefronts into joyful, colorful scenes that brighten the local environment.

Print Three Durham

Business: Print Three Oshawa is a full-service print shop located in downtown Oshawa, offering high-quality digital printing, marketing, and copying solutions for businesses of all sizes. They provide a wide range of services including posters, flyers, banners, business cards, and more, with a focus on quality, speed, and affordability to help local businesses grow and achieve their marketing goals. Artist: Olivia Morin is a passionate local painter who embraces creativity everywhere, believing "if you can paint on it, you should!" Known for her prolific work, Olivia brings enthusiasm and artistic spirit to every project she joins.

Mountain Burgers Canada

Business: Mountain Burgers Canada is a family-run business in Oshawa known for its thick, juicy, AAA lean-grade handmade burgers based on a cherished 1980s family recipe. Inspired by Sunday family BBQ traditions, the brand honors the legacy of Ron Potter by delivering premium quality burgers that bring people together in celebration of family and community. Artist: Lyn Michelle Cruz is an emerging artist whose acrylic and oil paintings explore the essence of the natural world. Inspired by her travels and a deep love for the outdoors, she invites viewers to reconnect with nature through vibrant landscapes. Blending influences from the Neo-Impressionist and Fauvist movements, her work celebrates the interplay between personal narrative and the raw, expressive beauty of the environment.

Kapn Chronic

Business: Kapn Chronic is a local Oshawa cannabis dispensary offering quality products with friendly service and fast delivery. Proud to support our community, they’re excited to be part of the Oshawa Holiday Window Walk, helping make the season joyful for families and visitors alike. Artist: Lyn Michelle Cruz is an emerging artist whose acrylic and oil paintings explore the essence of the natural world. Inspired by her travels and a deep love for the outdoors, she invites viewers to reconnect with nature through vibrant landscapes. Blending influences from the Neo-Impressionist and Fauvist movements, her work celebrates the interplay between personal narrative and the raw, expressive beauty of the environment.

The Roberts & Inkster Trading Company

Business: Roberts & Inkster is a boutique located in downtown Oshawa that offers a curated selection of luxurious yet practical goods from around the world. Founded by Amanda Roberts and Blake Inkster, the boutique prides itself on quality, elegance, and utility, providing items ranging from handbags to sophisticated home accessories, all delivered with a warm, community-focused approach. Artist: Erin Hord is a passionate creative enthusiast who embraces exploring diverse art forms, from screen printing and clay sculpture to Gelli plates. With a background in a high school arts program that nurtured her artistic curiosity, she currently channels her creativity through studying Advertising and Promotion while working in Marketing. Erin finds fulfillment in expressing her artistic talents and giving back to the Oshawa community through volunteer work.

Canadian Automotive Museum

Business: The Canadian Automotive Museum, established in 1962 in Oshawa, preserves and showcases Canada’s automotive history in a historic former car dealership building. It features significant collections of Canadian-made vehicles and hosts events like car shows, offering a glimpse into the nation's motoring heritage. Artist: Tracy Davidson, artist behind Pink Brushes, creates vibrant, whimsical winter window paintings that bring festive cheer and community spirit to Oshawa’s streets. Her playful seasonal murals transform storefronts into joyful, colorful scenes that brighten the local environment.

45 King Street E, Oshawa, ON, L1H 1B2

45 King Street E, Oshawa, ON, L1H 1B2 Artist: Olivia Morin is a passionate local painter who embraces creativity everywhere, believing "if you can paint on it, you should!" Known for her prolific work, Olivia brings enthusiasm and artistic spirit to every project she joins.

22 King St W #1 Oshawa, ON L1H 1A3

22 King St W #1Oshawa, ON L1H 1A3 Artist: Olivia Morin is a passionate local painter who embraces creativity everywhere, believing "if you can paint on it, you should!" Known for her prolific work, Olivia brings enthusiasm and artistic spirit to every project she joins.

Joyce Hancock Designs

Business: Joyce Hancock Designs is a Oshawa-based custom clothing studio specializing in quality alterations for bridal, formal, and casual wear. They offer personalized tailoring expertise to create unique styles and perfect fits using fine fabrics. Artist: Nicole Bedeau is an artist dedicated to transforming stress into serenity through creativity. Her work invites calm and joy, blending playful expression with soothing energy, combating chronic stress one brushstroke at a time.

Art & Technique Academy

Business: Art & Technique Academy of Hairstyling and Esthetics is a leading career college in downtown Oshawa, offering hands-on training and advanced courses in hair, beauty, and esthetics since 1979. The academy combines expert instructors, a modern curriculum, and real-world experience to prepare students for rewarding careers in the beauty industry.​ Artist: Tammy Gay is an artist with a playful and versatile style, experienced in painting windows for her local cat rescue, a rewarding creative outlet she greatly misses. Tammy’s skills range from comic book-inspired designs to classic painterly techniques, allowing her to adapt to any artistic vision. While currently limited in available work samples due to applying from her workplace, Tammy is enthusiastic to share her artistic talents once more.

Legend of Fazio's

Business: Legend of Fazio's is a cozy and elegant Italian steakhouse located in downtown Oshawa, known for its authentic Italian dishes, premium steaks, generous portions, and friendly service. It offers a warm atmosphere perfect for casual dining or special occasions, making it a local favorite for great food and memorable experiences. Artist: Farah Hoosain is a multidisciplinary artist and art instructor based in the Durham Region. Working with acrylics, watercolour, pencil crayons, embroidery, and more, she brings creativity and versatility to each piece she creates. Her work reflects her vibrant personality and passion for sharing art through teaching and community involvement.

Kat's Craft Corner

Business: Kat's Craft Corner is a high-end craft store in Oshawa specializing in fibre arts, primarily stocking yarn, knitting, crochet, embroidery, and cross-stitch supplies. The store focuses on inclusivity and community-building, offering quality materials from Canadian and international brands while fostering mindfulness and creativity in fibre arts. Kat's Craft Corner aims to strengthen the Canadian fibre arts community by welcoming all skill levels and supporting sustainable, personalized craft practices. Artist: Danielle Alexander is an emerging artist who explores memories and stories from her past. Her artwork captures a sense of nostalgia and whimsy with influences from history and pop culture. Danielle recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and is the recipient of the Oshawa Culture Counts Emerging Artist Award 2025. Born and raised in Oshawa, her work has been exhibited across the GTA, including with the Oshawa Art Association’s Annual Juried Exhibition, Gallery 1313, Northern Contemporary, and at the Ontario Legislative Assembly.

APC Auto Parts Centres

Business: Auto Parts Centres (APC) is a family-owned business with 47 branches across Ontario, supplying trade customers like garages and dealerships with over 425 product lines and 128,000 active parts from a large distribution network. Artist: Olivia Morin is a passionate local painter who embraces creativity everywhere, believing "if you can paint on it, you should!" Known for her prolific work, Olivia brings enthusiasm and artistic spirit to every project she joins.

The Rooted Barber Experience Oshawa

Business: The Rooted Barber Experience is a premium barbershop established in 2022 by Justin Rootham, originally based in Downtown Whitby, Ontario, and now operating in Oshawa, Ontario. It is dedicated to providing a classic, professional barber experience focused on men's haircuts and grooming, emphasizing community building and quality service without rushing haircuts. Their expert barbers offer a variety of styles such as fades, traditional cuts, beard trims, and precision line-ups tailored to individual styles and hair types, creating a welcoming space with skilled craftsmanship and personalized service. Artist: Tammy Gay is an artist with a playful and versatile style, experienced in painting windows for her local cat rescue, a rewarding creative outlet she greatly misses. Tammy’s skills range from comic book-inspired designs to classic painterly techniques, allowing her to adapt to any artistic vision. While currently limited in available work samples due to applying from her workplace, Tammy is enthusiastic to share her artistic talents once more.

My Roti Place/ My Dosa Place

Business: My Dosa Place / My Roti Place in Oshawa offers authentic South Indian cuisine specializing in crisp, thin lentil and rice crepes called dosas, along with flavorful rotis filled with a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Their menu also features traditional accompaniments like sambhar lentil stew and chutneys, providing a delicious and customizable dining experience. Artist: Nicole Bedeau is an artist dedicated to transforming stress into serenity through creativity. Her work invites calm and joy, blending playful expression with soothing energy, combating chronic stress one brushstroke at a time.

JD Best Afro Caribbean Variety Market

Business: JD Best Afro-Caribbean Variety Market is a Nigerian family-run grocery store in the heart of Oshawa, offering authentic African groceries, rich spices, and freshly prepared Nigerian dishes. They specialize in affordable imported goods from Africa, catering, and takeout, serving the Durham region with a focus on keeping the flavors of home alive for their community. Artist: Heather Riley is an artist and zinester of settler decent. Their artwork is focused on sharing personal stories through drawing, printmaking and collage, often re-using and re-interpreting vintage book and magazine images. They completed an HBA in Art and Art History at the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College, and have been a workshop and program instructor, introducing folks to zine-making, collage, and book binding.

BOND|ST Event Centre

Business: BOND|ST Event Centre is a vibrant entertainment hub in downtown Oshawa, featuring multiple live music venues including the Mainstage and TwoTwoTwo, along with a café, snack bar, and lounge. The restored historic building offers a lively atmosphere for concerts, events, and social gatherings, bringing a taste of big-city arts and culture to the local community.  Artist: Tammy Gay is an artist with a playful and versatile style, experienced in painting windows for her local cat rescue, a rewarding creative outlet she greatly misses. Tammy’s skills range from comic book-inspired designs to classic painterly techniques, allowing her to adapt to any artistic vision. While currently limited in available work samples due to applying from her workplace, Tammy is enthusiastic to share her artistic talents once more.

Street Momo Oshawa

Business: Street Momo is a vibrant Indian-Asian fusion restaurant in downtown Oshawa, known for its delicious momos (Nepalese dumplings) and a diverse menu featuring Nepalese, Indian, and Asian-inspired dishes crafted by Chef Rajan. They offer a casual dining experience with fresh, authentic flavors that celebrate the culinary traditions of Nepal and beyond. Artist: Farah Hoosain is a multidisciplinary artist and art instructor based in the Durham Region. Working with acrylics, watercolour, pencil crayons, embroidery, and more, she brings creativity and versatility to each piece she creates. Her work reflects her vibrant personality and passion for sharing art through teaching and community involvement.

The Black Heart Co.

Business: The Black Heart Co. is a cool, locally owned shop in downtown Oshawa that offers a curated selection of unique and creative items, including magnets, books, stickers, and other distinctive goods. The store supports local artists and small businesses, creating a vibrant community space for fans of alternative, artsy, and pop culture-inspired products. Artist: Jesse Wheelock studied sculpture at Queen's University and is currently the Director of Programs at Scugog Arts in Port Perry. With a versatile, jack-of-all-trades approach, Jesse enjoys exploring a wide range of materials and styles to continuously expand their artistic practice.

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Business: La Quinta by Wyndham provides everyday essentials, friendly staff, and modern accommodations. With free Bright Side Breakfast® and pet-friendly rooms, it ensures a comfortable stay and memorable service, making every visit a bright spot in your travel journey. Artist: Tracy Davidson, artist behind Pink Brushes, creates vibrant, whimsical winter window paintings that bring festive cheer and community spirit to Oshawa’s streets. Her playful seasonal murals transform storefronts into joyful, colorful scenes that brighten the local environment.
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