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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.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Gallery 1 Carpé Diem String Ensemble present an afternoon of music that celebrates great bands of our time. All are welcome to attend this free spring concert, no registration required.
Tuesday, June 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Documentary screening with 17 acclaimed artists Through a 4,500 km cycling adventure across B.C. Practical workshop: "Cultivating Serendipity" Register now to save your seat - drop-ins welcome! For more information contact the Parrott Gallery: gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca or 613-968-6731 x 2040 "Serendipity is the next thing that you […]
Harvest of Harmony Saturday, June 13: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Gallery 1 Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Music performances by students from the Herman Music Studio. Join us for an afternoon of music including piano, violin, guitar and voice. Free event – everyone welcome!
June 16 - Steam Train watercolour paper, 12 x 9 inches One of the hallmarks of watercolour painting is how it moves on a wet surface. In this workshop, we make use of this wet-on-wet technique, investigating how it blurs, smudges and blends the paint in unpredictable ways, to create this steam-surrounded engine. Each 3-hour […]
Stuart Campbell Thursday, June 18, 2026 "Stories from Around the World" Join us in our third floor Meeting Room, starting at 6:00 to meet Stuart. Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
Stitched Stories, Bridging Communities with Emebet Belete OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 20, 2026 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. On display in Gallery 1 from June 20 to July 25, 2026
Landscape Relief 01, found object collage, mixed media by Richard M. Grove (Tai) Richard M. Grove (Tai): A Retrospective OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 20, 2026 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an informal artist talk starting at 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments available. On display in Gallery 2 from June 20 to July 25, 2026 […]
Wednesday, June 24: 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 […]
Saturday, June 27: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Join Emebet Belete for this fun, instructional crochet circle. Everyone welcome, beginners and experienced artists alike! This gathering is in association with our upcoming exhibition Stitched Stories, Bridging Communities On display from June 20 to July 25, 2026 All materials supplied - Third Floor Meeting Room. Registrations requested - […]
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.
July 7 - this class is FULL Young Highland Cow acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14 inches Native to the Highlands of Scotland, this distinctive breed is known as much for its curious and friendly nature as it is for its long hair and short stature. Join us in this workshop which will see us […]
July 14 - with a minimum of 5 students Young Highland Cow acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14 inches Native to the Highlands of Scotland, this distinctive breed is known as much for its curious and friendly nature as it is for its long hair and short stature. Join us in this workshop which will […]
