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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.
Parrots of the Sea January 20 - This class is FULL watercolour on paper, 9 x 12 inches We continue our welcome back month with more colour to chase away any January blahs. Puffins, known as ‘Parrots of the Sea’ due to their parrot-bright colourful beaks, are the sturdy seabirds of the East Coast. Again, […]
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 […]
Winter Sheep February 3 acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16 inches It is February, so let’s have a laugh at winter with some fluffy sheep who are certainly ready for the cold. In this workshop we will use layers of under-painting, scumbling, and our trusty filbert brush to help us build the visual texture 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.
Colour Block Compositions February 17 watercolour on paper, 6 x 4.5 inches Inspired by the saturated colour block paintings of Henri Matisse, we will explore building colour harmony into stylized watercolour compositions. Rather than cutting out shapes as Matisse did, we will paint simple shapes, allowing us to focus on the creation of the colours. […]
Wednesday, February 18: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m Life Drawing from a Draped Model There will be no instructor at this workshop. We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials! Registration required Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated! Contact the Gallery for more information and to register: gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca 613-968-6731 x 2040
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.
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.
Phil Norton, Bob House 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.
Don Wilson Thursday, May 21, 2026 “Early Photographic Processes and the Tintype” 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.
Stuart Campbell Thursday, June 18, 2026 "Stories from Around the World" 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.
