As of March 16: QAC CLOSED Until Further Notice

Due to the recent events surrounding the spread of COVID-19 our team will be working remotely. Should you need to contact us, we can all be reached via email. …
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Online store now open! Shop local, shop online

Shop the Downtown District and help us help artists. Contactless curbside pick up is available.…
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QAC Contest Alert! Calling Quinte Artists

Thank you for all your support, creativity and inspiration. This contest is now closed. …
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RISE : VIRTUAL SHOW March 1 to 31, 2020

NOW ONLINE: In honour of International Women's Day, RISE celebrates the voices and aesthetics of women artists in the Quinte Region. …
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Portrait of the Artist Through Their Own Eyes Fall 2019

Celebrating the art of self portraiture in all mediums, including sculpture, photography, illustration, fibre, painting and more.…
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Art in the Community: Fall Photography Show September - October 18, 2019

Featuring Mark Hopper and Ash Murrell…
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Novel Writing for Beginners Workshops With Joy Goddard: Oct 8, 15 & 22, 2019

Learn how to turn your idea into a publishable novel with one of Canada's top novelists in the young adult genre.…
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25th Annual Luncheon for the Arts QAC Arts Recognition Awards

Recognizing those who are making Quinte a destination for those craving a vibrant arts and culture scene. …
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2019 Plein Air Painting Festival : Student Show May 27 - June 21

Over 350 elementary and secondary students from nine schools participated in the 2019 Arts en Plein Air Painting Festival and competition. …
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QAC Gallery and Gift Shop See work by talented Quinte artists and artisans

Paintings, photographs, cards, pottery, jewellery, sculpture, wearable items, edible items, glass art, and more....…
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Books in the QAC Gallery and Gift Shop Books by local authors

The QAC Gallery at 36 Bridge Street East in downtown Belleville has a large selection of books written by local authors.…
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Upcoming Events

Art in the County – Virtually

Jun19 Respecting physical distancing recommendations, the 27th annual Art in the County will take place online for the first ... Read more

BPL Writers’ Collective

Jun23 The Belleville Public Library will offer the BPL Writers’ Collective through Zoom while we are in social distancing. ... Read more

A Hall So Grand, celebrating 160 years of Victoria Hall, Cobourg, in Words, Images and Song

Sep19 Victoria Hall Volunteers will present A HALL SO GRAND, on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 8 pm, in the Concert Hall, ... Read more

2020 Autumn Art Sale Fundraiser

Nov6 The McMichael Volunteer Committee will be hosting its 30th Annual Autumn Art Sale on Nov. 6 – 8, 2020. This spectacular event ... Read more

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QAC Latest Blog Posts

QAC Statement Re: COVID-19

May 1, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 16, 2020: With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of caution for the health and safety of all, many arts events are being postpon… Read more

Resources for artists during COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020 – UPDATED APRIL 24, 2020: There is an overwhelming amount of information “out there” about what you need to know about working and living during COVID-19. To help deal w… Read more

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: Celebrating the heart of community through art

Apr 23, 2020 – UPDATED: May 29 Impetus by María Moreno By Fiona Campbell The Downtown District it about to be infused with creativity, colour and love. The 1’ x 1’ Heart of Community District Art… Read more

Umbrella Cover Art Contest

Apr 17, 2020 –   ANNOUNCED May 13, 2020: The QAC has an open call for visual artists and photographers to submit to our Cover Art Contest for the Summer 2020 issue of Umbrella magazine. The… Read more

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