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

Educating the Future Singer Post-COVID19 – Part II

Jul7 When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic back in March, everything that happened, happened ... Read more

Songs & Stories with Kahwá:tsire – Around the Pond

Jul8 Join us for a Kahwá:tsire Zoom Circle Time! We will have songs, stories, and language learning activities ... Read more

Open Mic – The Patio Sessions

Jul8 Come join us on the patio for a drink, wood fired pizzas and an evening of music with ... Read more

Mustang Drive-In PEC

Jul8 We show different double features on each of our 2 screens Wednesday – Sunday (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) and the ... Read more

Educating the Future Singer Post-COVID19: BIPOC Representation – Part II

Jul10 Please join us for PART II of the BIPOC Representation webinar in the Educating the Future Singer Post-COVID19 ... 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

CULTIVATING CREATIVITY: Arts Recognition nominations now open

Apr 24, 2020 – PUBLISHED JUNE 19: By Fiona Campbell/Quinte Arts Council Author H. Jackson Brown Jr. wrote in his Life’s Little Instruction Book, “Don’t work for recognition but do work worthy of… 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: Inviting everyone under the rainbow

Apr 24, 2020 – PUBLISHED: JUNE 5, 2020 Neon Kiss by Sarah Winn “It may be hard to feel joyful during so much uncertainty and unrest, but there is hope when we remember that upheaval can in… Read more

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