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Event Series Spring Gallery Show

Spring Gallery Show

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

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

Free
Event Series Bridging Communities with Crochet

Bridging Communities with Crochet

Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, M, Canada

You're Invited: Bridging Communities Exhibition
May 9 - May 29
QAC Cultural Hub | 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville

Join us at the Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub for "Bridging Communities: - a powerful and vibrant exhibition led by Belleville-based mixed media artist Emebet Belete. Known internationally for her captivating work and deeply respected for her ongoing commitment to arts advocacy and community engagement across Eastern Ontario, Belete brings her vision to life in this latest collaborative project.

Bridging Communities features large-scale, weather-tested crochet installations created with the help of dozens of dedicated volunteers. Suspended from ceiling to floor, these colourful, textile-based works reflect not only artistic skill but also the strength of community connection.

Exhibition runs May 9–29
Experience the creativity and collaboration that has brought this unique project to life—everyone is welcome.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Free
Event Series QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition

QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition

JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

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!

Free
Event Series The Social Spot

The Social Spot

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre: Belleville 161 Bridge St. West, Belleville, Ontario

The Social Spot is a welcoming and inclusive, weekly drop-in group designed for individuals to gather, socialize, and engage in a variety of recreational activities. Starting May 6th!
Bring your knitting, crafts, colouring pages or any activities you might enjoy while chatting with the group!
Various activities and light refreshments will be provided by facilitators each week.
Tuesdays, Every week - 1:30-3:30pm
161 Bridge St. W - Unit One
Belleville, ON

Put the Outing in Scouting Hike

Hanna Park Trenton

Join Us for an Adventure!

Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Hanna Park Trails (Red Trail), Trenton, ON K8V 3E9 (by Kinsmen Dog Park)
Hosted by: 1st Bay of Quinte Scouting

Put the OUTING in SCOUTING!
Come hike with us and experience the many physical, mental, and social benefits of hiking for kids. This event promotes physical activity, self-confidence, and a love for nature — all while building family bonds and life skills.

To register, email: [email protected]
Or scan the QR code in the image to reserve your spot!

Free
Event Series Spring Gallery Show

Spring Gallery Show

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

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

Free
Event Series Bridging Communities with Crochet

Bridging Communities with Crochet

Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, M, Canada

You're Invited: Bridging Communities Exhibition
May 9 - May 29
QAC Cultural Hub | 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville

Join us at the Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub for "Bridging Communities: - a powerful and vibrant exhibition led by Belleville-based mixed media artist Emebet Belete. Known internationally for her captivating work and deeply respected for her ongoing commitment to arts advocacy and community engagement across Eastern Ontario, Belete brings her vision to life in this latest collaborative project.

Bridging Communities features large-scale, weather-tested crochet installations created with the help of dozens of dedicated volunteers. Suspended from ceiling to floor, these colourful, textile-based works reflect not only artistic skill but also the strength of community connection.

Exhibition runs May 9–29
Experience the creativity and collaboration that has brought this unique project to life—everyone is welcome.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Free
Event Series QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition

QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition

JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

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!

Free

Film Night

55 King St. Trenton ON

Join us May 21 for a free screening of Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film classic "Suspicion" and another episode of the serial "The Phantom Empire" starring Gene Autry at the Trenton Town Hall 1861.

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The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is a public-private Destination Marketing and Management Organization with a mandate of marketing tourism and resident attraction for the partners of Belleville, Brighton, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Napanee, Quinte Home Builders’ Association, and Quinte West.

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P. 613-968-4427

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The project is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Any views expressed herein are the views of the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province.

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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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