Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

Downtown Belleville Gallery District

Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

Free

Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville

The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

Free

Opening Reception for Michael Lindon’s “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for an upcoming show: “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” by Michael Lindon, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. County artist, Michael Lindon, will be giving a talk about this photography exhibition, starting at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” will be on display in Gallery 1 from November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Opening Reception for The Cactus Club’s “Perspectives on Nature” at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for “Perspectives on Nature” by The Cactus Club on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. This group exhibition includes artwork by three Toronto artists: Hugh Alcock, Marie de Sousa and Harry Staple. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Perspectives on Nature” will on display in Gallery 2 from November 29, 2025 to January 10, 2026.