• Opening Reception for “Windows & Mirrors: Artwork by Local Highschool Students” at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for “Windows & Mirrors” on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This exhibition features artwork by students from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Windows & Mirrors” will be on display in Galleries 1 and 2 from April 9 to May 6, 2026.

  • “Approaches to Image Editing” and “Quiet Observations” at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to “Approaches to Image Editing,” a round table discussion with photographers Phil Norton, Bob House and Mike Gaudaur on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Meet Phil, Bob and Mike and enjoy a hot beverage at 6:15 p.m. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. You are also invited to view the second exhibition in our Captured Perspectives photography series: “Quiet Observations” by Mike Gaudaur. The exhibition is on display in the Corridor Gallery until March 26, 2026.

    Free
  • “A Lens on Local History: Photographs at the Community Archives” with Amanda Hill at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to “A Lens on Local History: Photographs at the Community Archives” with Amanda Hill on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Meet Amanda, the Archivist for the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, and enjoy a hot beverage at 6:15 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. This Third Thursday Presentation is part of the Captured Perspectives photography series.

  • Opening Reception for “Blitz Kid” by Graham Metson at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for “Blitz Kid – Illustrations from the Book” by Graham Metson on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Blitz Kid features 21 mixed media works highlighting the artist’s personal experiences of the London Blitz as seen through the eyes of a child. Also included are a series of mixed media works entitled London Suite, dating from the 1970s. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Blitz Kid” will be on display in Galleries 2 & 3 from January 17 to February 21, 2026.

    Free
  • Opening Reception for “Drawings and Paintings” by Hew Elcock at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for “Drawings and Paintings” by Hew Elcock on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hew will bring a captivating selection of artwork spanning several years, including his incredible drawings and their corresponding paintings. He is a native of Montreal, and his artwork can be found in collections across Canada, the U.S., England and Australia. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Drawings and Paintings” will be on display in Gallery 1 from January 17 to February 21, 2026.

    Free
  • Photography Presentation “Between Ideal and Reality” by Stephanie Trattner at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to a new photography series called “Captured Perspectives.” Local photographer Stephanie Trattner will be giving a special presentation titled “Between Ideal and Reality” on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Join us in the third-floor meeting room at 6:00 p.m. for our first Third Thursday presentation in this series. Meet Stephanie and enjoy a beverage and some light refreshments – all are welcome! The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Stephanie Trattner’s photography exhibition “Between Ideal and Reality” is on display in our Corridor Gallery from January 6 to February 12, 2026.