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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.
September 8 - This class is FULL Back Deck Bougainvillea acrylic, 12 x 12 inches This summer my lovely mom brought home the most beautiful bougainvillea, and it is the inspiration that welcomes us back to the Gallery. In this workshop we will play with pink as we practice the shapes that make up this […]
Lily (left) and Tangle Creek Falls (right) by Terri Horricks Common Ground Terri Horricks On display in Gallery 1 from September 12 to October 14, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Gallery 1 Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. Beneath the Blue, conte and gouache, […]
Belleville Theatre Guild 75th Anniversary Presentation Saturday, September 19, 2026 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. The Belleville Theatre Guild has been presenting theatre in Belleville since 1951. Over the last 75 years many people have been instrumental in making advancements in the technology, the space, the training of volunteers and the overall culture of the BTG. […]
September 22 - this class is FULL Chisholm’s Mill watercolour, 9 x 6 inches Just outside Roslin, where Shannonville Road crosses the Moira River, you will find Chisholm Lumber, and the historic Chisholm’s Mill. Providing inspiration for many artists over the years, the aged wood and metal of the old mill makes a fantastic subject […]
Wednesday, September 23: 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 […]
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.
Tile Painting Workshop with Lise Lindenberg & Perry Poupore Saturday, October 3: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Third Floor Meeting Room Learn to use the Majolica technique to paint your own tile…. Learn a new painting technique that has been used for centuries to paint tiles and ceramics. In this three-hour workshop, you will learn […]
October 6 Return to Chisholm’s Mill acrylic on canvas, 20 x 10 inches This month we are ‘flipping the script’ and returning to the rustic beauty of Chisholm’s Mill, but this time in acrylic. Our viewpoint now has us on the other side of the Moira River, so we will add the textures of fast […]
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.
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 […]
