Update April 3, 2021: QAC CLOSED Until Further Notice

The QAC Gallery is still closed to the public and the team is working from home. Please contact us by email. Thank you for your understanding. …
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New dates! Expressions Biennial Show + Sale

Expressions features artists and artisans from throughout the Quinte region and is open to both members and non-members of the QAC. We welcome innovation and inspiration, and invite artists from all artistic disciplines to apply! Thank you, registration is now closed.…
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Upcoming Events

NEW DATES! Expressions Biennial Juried Show and Sale

May6 The Quinte Arts Council’s Expressions biennial juried show and sale features artists and artisans from throughout the ... Read more

“The Luncheon” by Judie Preece

May6 Online Play Reading The Luncheon by Judie Preece Readers: Martha – Barb Grenier Jayne – Jana Busse Wendy – Heather Muir ... Read more

Being Rescheduled! -Classic Albums Live – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers….Damn The Torpedos

May8 Tom Petty & The Heatbreakers…Damn The Torpedos Released in 1979…this album propelled Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers ... Read more

Let’s GO — MOROCCO: Sand, Sea, & Summit

May11 Be prepared to have your idea of Morocco altered! ARMCHAIR TRAVEL with Flygirl Lola to walled seaside cities, ... Read more

First Tuesday Muse Poetry Night

May13 First Tuesday Muse is hosting a night of poetry featuring our fine local poets and celebrating FTM’s ... Read more

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QAC Latest Blog Posts

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: QBSC celebrates their alumni

Apr 30, 2021 – By Abena Tuffour Green/Quinte Arts Council In celebration of International Dance Day (April 29) we’re sharing this article from the Spring 2001 issue of Umbrella magazine, availab… Read more

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: David Maracle’s Eagle Pod Gallery

Apr 23, 2021 – By Janet Jarrell/Quinte Arts Council David R. Maracle, also known in Mohawk as Tehanenia’kwe:tarons (Cutter of Stone), is a renowned stone carver whose work can be found across Ca… Read more

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: The A-Frame Residency with Felicity Williams

Apr 16, 2021 – By Kiki Carr/Quinte Arts Council In advance of Al Purdy Day on April 21 (the day of the renowned and much-loved Canadian poet’s death in 2000), we wanted to share this article fro… Read more

Quinte Arts Council congratulates new City Councillor Carol Feeney

Apr 13, 2021 – Photo source: Inquinte.ca April 13, 2021: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The team and the Board of Directors at the Quinte Arts Council extend a hearty congratulations to new Belleville Cit… Read more

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