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Since 1973 the library gallery has been a cultural hub for the city and region, providing an exhibition space for local, national and international artists and has acted as a social and educational venue as well. Many changes have occurred over the years, but the John M. Parrott Art Gallery continues in its role as the only public art gallery of the Quinte region.
The Parrott Gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the Belleville Public Library.
October 20 Hummingbird at Mom’s Bougainvillea watercolour, 12 x 4.5 inches My lovely mom and I were not the only ones who appreciated this beautiful bougainvillea vine; this little hummingbird wanted to join the club. A bit of masking fluid, a bit of skewer engraving, a touch of colour charging, and lots of layering are […]
Blue Meadow by Wayne Storms, 2025 Best in Show Winner Perspectives The Belleville Art Association’s 59th Annual Juried Show On display in Galleries 1 and 2 from October 22 to November 21, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS PRESENTATION: Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.
Wednesday, October 28: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Life Drawing from a Nude Model There will be no instructor at this workshop. We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials! Registration required - ages 18+ Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated! Contact the Gallery for more information and to register: gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca 613-968-6731 […]
Sunset at the Irpin River by 13 year old Adriana Lohvynenko HOME IS WHERE MY HEART IS Curated exhibition of original artwork by Quinte area newcomers and immigrant artists. On display in our Corridor Gallery & Cabinets from Saturday, October 31 to Saturday, November 28, 2026 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Quinte Immigration Services OPENING […]
November 3 Poppies, Like Monet acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 inches November and poppies are, for many of us, inextricably linked. Let’s begin this month looking at these beautiful flowers in the landscape, as inspired by Claude Monet. When he was in his 30’s, Monet and his young family were living in Argenteuil, a […]
Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels. Guided workshop – admission is free! This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
November 17 Hummingbird at Mom’s Bougainvillea watercolour on paper, 7 x 10 inches Zooming in on our poppy field, in this workshop we will use a simple watercolour palette to create a close up of these striking flowers. We will prime our paper with a glowing lemon yellow and then build out our composition with […]
Wednesday, November 18: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Life Drawing from a Nude Model There will be no instructor at this workshop. We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials! Registration required - ages 18+ Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated! Contact the Gallery for more information and to register: gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca 613-968-6731 […]
Danu by Amanta Scott Eyeing Medusa Paintings by Amanta Scott On display in Gallery 1 from November 28, 2026 to January 16, 2027 OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 28, 2026 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
Machu Picchu by Peter Sheppard Home and Away Paintings by Peter Sheppard On display in Gallery 2 from November 28, 2026 to January 16, 2027 OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 28, 2026 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels. Guided workshop – admission is free! This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
