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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RISE March 1 to 31, 2020

NOW ONLINE: In honour of International Women's Day: this is an open call to QAC members who identify as women, working in all mediums, …
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Portrait of the Artist Through Their Own Eyes

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

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

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

Deborah Samuel Virtual show

Apr3 This online exhibition highlights two powerful bodies of work by Canadian photographer Deborah Samuel. Through a lens of ... Read more

An Art Retreat in France : POSTPONED TO 2021

May25 March 2020 update: “The France Art Retreat in Terrasson Lavilledieu was postponed to May/June 2021 when it became clear ... Read more

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QAC Latest Blog Posts

QAC Statement Re: COVID-19

Mar 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 postponed or cancelled. From live theatre to … Read more

Remembering Peter Davis

Mar 15, 2020 – By Carol Bauer On December 21, 2019, the arts community lost a dear friend, colleague and talented artist. Peter Davis passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 82, after a lo… Read more

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: Miri Ben-Ari takes Belleville by Quiet Storm

Feb 28, 2020 – By Janet Jarrell/Quinte Arts Council Grammy Award-winning classically-trained musician, producer and humanitarian, Miri Ben-Ari is coming to the Empire stage in Belleville. Honour… Read more

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: Belleville-born theatre creator brings acclaimed show home

Feb 14, 2020 – By Quinte Arts Council with files from Adam Bailey Belleville-born Adam Bailey’s twisted, history-based storytelling tackles the improbable events that started a war while asking … Read more

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