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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.
Sandbread Woman, photograph by Michael Lindon Opening Reception for Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara Photography by Michael Lindon Saturday, November 29, 2025 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Artist Talk starting at 2:30 p.m. On display in Gallery 1 from November 29, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Top: Listen by Hugh Alcock, Bottom left: Pine and Birches by Harry Staple, Bottom right: Schefflera by Marie de Sousa Opening Reception for Perspectives on Nature The Cactus Club: Harry Staple, Marie de Sousa and Hugh Alcock Saturday, November 29, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. On display in Gallery 2 from November 29, 2025 to […]
Cape Breton with Manly MacDonald December 2 acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 inches Though he is known as the “interpreter of Old Ontario,” Manly MacDonald did visit, and paint, at other locations in Canada. Join us for our December tradition of learning more about this prolific, late Belleville artist, as we move lots of […]
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.
December Delights: Carpe Diem String Ensemble’s Christmas Concert Saturday, December 6, 2025 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Gallery 1 December Delights will bring you some seasonal favourites such as Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Delius’ Sleigh Ride and an arrangement of Winter Wonderland. We will also present one of our favourites: Iditarod by Soon Hee Newbold.
All Things Merry & Bright: Holiday Concert from the Studio of Douglas Von Edelmann Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Gallery 1 Starring artists Mary Carol Black, Elisha Dowber, Alkina Feng, Aubrey Demianchuk, Mourasia Duffus, Judy McNeil and Douglas Von Edelmann. We look forward to you joining us for our seasonal celebration […]
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.
Stephanie Trattner Thursday, January 15, 2026 “Between Ideal and Reality” Join us in our third floor Meeting Room, starting at 6:15 to meet our speaker. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
Wednesday, January 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 […]
Amanda Hill Thursday, February 19, 2026 “A Lens on Local History: Photographs at the Community Archives” Join us in our third floor Meeting Room, starting at 6:15 to meet our speaker. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
Bob House, Phil Norton and Mike Gaudaur Thursday, March 19, 2026 Round Table Discussion: “Approaches to Image Editing” Join us in our third floor Meeting Room, starting at 6:15 to meet our speakers. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
Luiza Anderle Thursday, April 16, 2026 “To be a Guest: Ethics in Travel Photography” Join us in our third floor Meeting Room, starting at 6:15 to meet our speakers. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
