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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.
May 19 -Sea Turtle at Home watercolour pencil on paper, 7.5 x 4.5 inches Watercolour pencil is an excellent compliment to our palette of watercolour paint. In this workshop, we will spend some of our time creating a ‘how to’ page of watercolour pencil techniques, and the rest of our time building this under-water-scape of […]
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.
Wednesday, May 27: 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 […]
June 2 - Watching the Train at Tottenham acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11 inches When my boys were young, they were massive Thomas the Tank Engine fans, so we took them on an outing to Tottenham, Ontario to spend the day at the heritage South Simcoe Railway. Join us at the Gallery to explore […]
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.
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 6:15 to meet our speakers. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and Tea will be available. Part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.
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 […]
