CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART, CULTURE AND HISTORY
Get out of the house and hit the road as we tour around the BoQ from Brighton to Napanee. We’re here to help get you acquainted with our art and culture scene by visiting galleries, artist studios, performance venues and public art displays.
BRIGHTON
Presqu'ile Waddling Arts Centre
Founded by the Brighton Arts and Culture Council in 2025, the Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre is quickly establishing itself as a vibrant gallery and community-driven hub in the region’s artistic landscape.
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Casey’s Lane Mural
Painted by local artist Des Rodrigues, the 56’ wide mural pays homage to multi-generational victims of the residential school system. It can be found in Casey’s Lane, which runs between the Brighton Dental Centre and The Dollar Choice on Main Street.
QUINTE WEST
Old Church Theatre
This intimate performance venue in (you guessed it) an old rural church hosts a variety of musicians, comedians and alternative theatre performances. Check out their website to see their upcoming summer patio series lineup.
Art on the Trent
Various locations
The City of Quinte West’s outdoor public art installation, Art on the Trent, can be found in Centennial Park (beside the Pop-ups), Frankford Tourist Park and Riverfront Square. This year’s theme, Indigenous Art: A Celebration of History and Culture, highlights traditional and contemporary work by Indigenous artists, and offers residents and visitors the opportunity to view the images and read the stories behind 16 unique art pieces.
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BELLEVILLE
Catch a Show
Got a love for the theatre? See what’s in the works for Belleville’s local theatre groups: The Belleville Theatre Guild at the Pinnacle Playhouse and River and Main Theatre Company at Theatre in the Wings.
The Belleville Gallery District
Downtown Belleville
You could spend a whole day strolling through the galleries in Downtown Belleville! The Parrott Gallery, Gallery 121, Quinte Arts Council and the Belleville Art Association are all within a close walking distance. If you need a lunch break, take your pick from several nearby cafes and restaurants.
MOHAWKS OF THE BAY OF QUINTE
Native Renaissance
This art gallery showcases a wide variety of artwork created by well-known Indigenous artists, including the prolific work of Thomas B. Maracle, whose creations in stone, wood, and corn husks are prized components of collections throughout Canada and many other parts of the world.
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Rebecca Maracle
Rebecca Maracle is a Mohawk Feathersmith, Traditional Medicine Healer and member of the Haudenosaunee in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Stop by her studio to see her stunning jewellery, dream catchers, drums, wall hangings and other hand-crafted items.
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GREATER NAPANEE
Museum of Lennox and Addington
Explore life throughout different eras in L&A as well as see unique travelling and rotating exhibits that highlight a variety of different themes. See what’s on at countymuseum.ca.
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“Pallet”able
Multiple locations, greaternapanee.com for a full map.
A drive around Napanee will reveal several vibrant pieces of street art painted on wooden pallets. The pallets feature work from several local artists and are installed in public spaces to brighten the community year-round.
Painted Silos at L&A Mutual Insurance
The two silos behind L&A Mutual Insurance Company’s head office provided the perfect canvas for Shane Goudreau’s 90′ tall agriculture-themed mural, honouring the region’s rural roots.
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