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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.
November 3 - This class is FULL 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 […]
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 10 - with a minimum of 5 students 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 […]
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 […]
The Holly and the Ivy Artisan Show & Sale at the Parrott Gallery, 3rd Floor of Belleville Public Library Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE - all are welcome!
November 24 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 […]
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.
December 1 - 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Visit with Manly MacDonald acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 inches Manly MacDonald, Canadian artist born in Point Anne, has been referred to as the “Interpreter of Old Ontario” as he captured scenes of rural life in this province that now exist only in memory. Like […]
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.
Ornament Painting Workshop with Lise Lindenberg & Perry Poupore Saturday, December 5: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Third Floor Meeting Room In this three-hour workshop you will be painting seasonal ornaments. Learn a new painting technique that has been used for centuries to paint tiles and ceramics. Your instructors will be Lise Lindenberg and Perry […]
