WHAT’S ON!
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent-Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more.
Market hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/FarmersMarket.
Gallery 121 members are pleased to invite you to view our Spring Show running April 22nd until May 31st
Our guest artists are Chris Finkle with his oil paintings in "My Musings Through Art," and Tom Ashbourne with his sculptures in "Elation," exploring the essence of the stone.
Our Featured Member Artist, Frances Key, presents "In Reverie" with evocative oil images and an intriguing installation piece.
Please join our Guest and Member Artists for refreshments at a reception being held on Saturday, April 26th 2 – 4 p.m.
Visit the New Show in the gallery or on the website.
www.gallery121artists.com
Gallery 121 members are pleased to invite you to view our Spring Show running April 22nd until May 31st
Our guest artists are Chris Finkle with his oil paintings in "My Musings Through Art," and Tom Ashbourne with his sculptures in "Elation," exploring the essence of the stone.
Our Featured Member Artist, Frances Key, presents "In Reverie" with evocative oil images and an intriguing installation piece.
Please join our Guest and Member Artists for refreshments at a reception being held on Saturday, April 26th 2 – 4 p.m.
Visit the New Show in the gallery or on the website.
www.gallery121artists.com
HOMEWORK REQUIRED (PLEASE COME INTO GALLERY TO PICK UP YOUR HOMEWORK)
Workshop: Learn to Collage on Wood Panel (24x24")
With Mixed Media Collage Artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann
All-Day Workshop | All Materials Included
Join us for a creative, hands-on day of collage with renowned mixed media artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the foundational techniques of collage using magazine imagery and ink on a 24x24” wood panel.
Throughout the day, Brandy will guide you through the process of building a vibrant, floral-themed collage—layer by layer—while sharing tips on composition, texture, and using ink to enhance your work. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What’s Included:
✔ All collage materials (including panel, magazines, and ink)
✔ Step-by-step instruction from a professional artist
✔ A nourishing lunch of homemade soup with marbled rye toast, plus cake for dessert
✔ Your own finished 24x24" collage artwork to take home
This is a full-day immersive experience designed to both inspire and equip you with the skills you need to explore collage art confidently. Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Book via Eventbrite or call/text to avoid the Eventbrite fees 613-242-5165.
Quinte Arts Council’s Biennial Juried Exhibition
Wednesday, May 15 - June 14
John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
Join us for Expressions: Legacy, the Quinte Arts Council’s celebrated biennial juried exhibition, showcasing powerful works by artists across the Quinte region.
This year’s theme, Legacy, invites artists to explore the marks we leave behind—through culture, memory, environment, and identity.
Celebrate the artists
Applaud the award winners
Juror, artist and curator Valerie Kent
Free admission
Everyone welcome!
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity.
All ages. Drop-in program at Belleville Public Library. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
Following a vibrant and successful debut, the Bay of Quinte Arts Festival is returning for its second annual celebration of creativity and community on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This outdoor artist vendor festival will once again take place beside the Centennial Park Pop-Ups in Trenton, drawing energy from concurrent city events and a lively midway fair, ensuring a high-traffic, family-friendly atmosphere.
Get ready for an afternoon of talent, music, and fun at our Acoustic Jam!
Join us EVERY Saturday afternoons starting Saturday, May 3rd from 12pm - 4pm for the Afternoon Jam hosted by the one and only Owen Wright!
Bring your instruments, talent, and BEST vibes because we’re boosting the energy!
Got jokes? If you’ve got a funny bone, we’ve got comedy slots! 15-minute sets for all the laughs (and gear/setup time). Let’s see what you've got!
Weekly features and awesome prizes up for grabs! So, whether you’re a rockstar, comedian, or just love good vibes, this is YOUR moment to shine!
The Parrott Gallery invites the public to the Opening Art Reception for Liana DiMarco's exhibition "Nature and the Hidden" on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. A variety of Liana's mixed media artwork will be on display in our Corridor Gallery Cabinets until June 28, 2025.
Join us for our monthly community dinner, a buffet with a variety of dishes such as Mac and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Cassoulet, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert, tea or coffee.
Advance ticket/Reservation on or before May 25: Adult: $15 and Child under 12: $8
Ticket at door: Adult:$20 and Child:$10
All welcome, take out available
Reserve your meal call Val: 613-919-2478
1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford
Join us as we welcome Rob Moir for the first time to Meyers Creek Brewing on May 31 from 7-9pm.
Moir has toured Europe with Grammy-nominated Neko Case and shared the stage with fellow alt-folk artists such as Frightened Rabbit, Frank Turner and The White Buffalo. With solo performances at international festivals BIGSOUND, Music Matters and Live at Heart, as well as multiple successful tours in Australia, Canada, Europe, UK and Japan, Moir has proven his ability to silence rowdy audiences with his intimate performances, quick humour, and captivating stage presence.
If you have not witnessed the musical and comedy antics of Peterborough's Washboard Hank, then mark you calendar for May 31 at UpFront Cafe. Performing alongside Hank will be his stage partner, wife and muse, Sweet Muriel.
These two are a very entertaining Country Roots duo who make people laugh and feel good wherever they play. Sweet Muriel is a June Carter to Hank's Johnny Cash; together they present music that is uniquely funny and skillful.
Washboard Hank is a legendary entertainer who has played music in every province and territory in Canada on a wide variety of home made and traditional instruments: Stradovarious Washboard, Falopian Tuba, Perfected Kazoo, Guitar, Tenor & 5 string Banjos, and Mandolin.
Sweet Muriel, a dancer/choreographer has channeled these skills into a music career. Her incredible stage presence and totally unique voice along with her mandolin and tenor banjo playing are a perfect addition to a show that is truly unforgettably entertaining.
Showtime is 7:30pm at UpFront Cafe, 313 Front Street in downtown Belleville (www.upfrontcafe.ca). Tickets are $20 and available from www.universe.com/washboard0525 or call 613 849 1976
Let’s see what we got!
The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement
The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.
This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.
We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.
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