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Quinte Arts Council
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We are the community leader in advancing, cultivating, promoting and advocating for an inclusive, vibrant and diverse arts community of the Quinte region.
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This December the Quinte Arts Council presents Robert Huffman solo exhibition, “The Evolving Landscape.”

Come to the Quinte Arts Council’s Cultural Hub between December 4th to December 18th to see beautiful works by Robert Huffman.

Opening: Thursday, December 4th 4PM

Friday, December 5th - 18th
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Coming this January…

The Printed Umbrella Arts Magazine for Winter 2025 Vol 34 No 4 is coming your way.

What's inside? Stay tuned for more information!

#UmbrellaArts #WinterIssue #QuinteArtsCouncil #QAC
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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The Quinte Arts Council believes in the power of creativity — energizing and bringing our community together. Our Cultivating Creativity articles champion visionaries that fuel our region’s growth, strengthening our sense of belonging.

The Improvmonauts
By Peter Paylor
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At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Every week, our Cultivating Creativity articles champion the visionaries and creative practices that fuel our region’s growth and strengthen our sense of belonging. From bold new projects to the everyday moments of inspiration that spark connection, we shine a light on the creative forces that make this entire region vibrant, welcoming, and full of possibility. This article was previously published in the Fall 2025 Vol. 34 No. 3 issue of Umbrella.
December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Coming soon…

The Printed Umbrella Arts Magazine for Winter 2025 Vol 34 No 4 is coming your way.

What's inside? Find out on December 1st!

#UmbrellaArts #WinterIssue #QuinteArtsCouncil #QAC
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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This December the Quinte Arts Council presents Robert Huffman solo exhibition.

Come to the Quinte Arts Council’s Cultural Hub between December 4th to December 18th to see beautiful works by Robert Huffman.

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4th at 4:00PM

Exhibition: Friday, December 5th - 18th
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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What’s On Quinte Belleville Arts Festival Edition

🖼️ Extended to December 4
Exhibition: Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville @ Parrott Gallery

🖼️ All November
Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition @ Multiple Locations in the Gallery District

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More events @ whatsonquinte.ca Want to submit an event? The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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✨ This Giving Tuesday, invest in creativity, community, and wellbeing. ✨

The Quinte Arts Council empowers our region through programs that ensure the arts are accessible to all.

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🎨 Arts Education From the classroom to the stage, our in-school visual and performing arts programs give children and youth the confidence, creativity, and skills they’ll carry for life. 💛 CreateWell Creative Arts Therapy Launching in 2025, CreateWell supports individuals navigating addiction, housing precarity, trauma, and mental health challenges. Your support helps us bring healing, resilience, and hope through art-making. ♿ Accessibility in the Performing Arts (Two-Year Project) We’re breaking down physical, social, and systemic barriers so everyone—regardless of ability—can participate fully in the performing arts. 📰 Umbrella Arts For over 30 years, our flagship magazine has celebrated local artists, shared cultural stories, and amplified creative voices in our region. 📅 What’s On Quinte The most comprehensive arts and cultural events listing in the area, connecting tens of thousands of residents with concerts, exhibitions, theatre, festivals, and more. 💙 Your Giving Tuesday gift fuels imagination, inclusion, and wellness. Help us continue building a vibrant, equitable arts community for everyone. 👉 Donate today and be part of the arts future we’re creating together.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition
All November | Multiple Locations in the Gallery District
Experience a curated art crawl featuring works interpreting 19th-century Ontario life. Presented in partnership with: Glanmore National Historic Site providing the…
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Artwork: * QAC Cultural Hub * Parrott Gallery * Belleville Art Association * Gallery 121 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.  The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Exhibition: Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville
All November | Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON K8N 3B1

An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in…
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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. The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Our collaborative interactive exhibit in Belleville's John M. Parrott Gallery has a Haiku Board for poems about the Moira River.
"The Mighty Moira" Haiku activity in the John M. Parrott Gallery.
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Cultivating Creativity
Animated Aesthetic: Bridging Disciplines
By Allison Nichol Longtin

Marc Beurteaux is an artist who lives, works, and creates in…

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The image is a still from Marc Beurteaux’s film, Liquid Ego (2016).
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Check out “Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville” on display during the Belleville Arts Festival at The Belleville Public Library. This is an interactive collaborative exhibition between… read more in the alt text below 👇
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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What’s On Quinte Belleville Arts Festival Edition

November 22
Closing Reception @ Pinnacle Playhouse

🖼️ All November
Exhibition: Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville @ Parrott Gallery

Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition @ Multiple Locations in the Gallery District
More events @ whatsonquinte.ca Want to submit an event? The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Don’t forget to check out the Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition happening all of November!

Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition

Experience a curated art crawl featuring works interpreting 19th-century Ontario life. Presented in partnership with: Glanmore National…

Read more in the alt text below 👇
Historic Site providing the artwork. • QAC Cultural Hub • Parrott Gallery • Belleville Art Association • Gallery 121 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. Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON K8N 3B1 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. The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site Art Crawl Cover by Carl Wiens Art Crawl Card designed by Arlo Newman
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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🎉 You’re Invited!

Closing Reception – FREE

Saturday, November 22 — 7:00 PM
📍 Pinnacle Playhouse (Lounge)

Join us for a special wrap-up gathering as we celebrate the close of this year’s festival…read more in the alt text of the image or click on the link below

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Join us for a special wrap-up gathering as we celebrate the close of this year’s festival. Enjoy light refreshments (cash bar available), connect with fellow community members, and help us reflect on a wonderful season of arts and culture. We’ll celebrate our collective successes, thank everyone who contributed, and look ahead to what’s coming next. Your feedback matters — we’d love to hear what worked well, what could be improved, and your ideas for building on this year’s momentum. Please feel free to share this invitation widely within your communities. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎭✨ Thank you to the City of Belleville for supporting the Belleville Arts Festival. Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site #bellevilleartsfestival #closingreception #bellevilletheatreguild #pinnacleplayhouse #artsandculture #community #belleville #qac #quinteartscouncil
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Thursday at 6pm

Our Open Mic format style session is open to all levels, genres, music, instruments, poetry, spoken word storytellers and comedy. Hosted by Ray Flood.

Contact Ray directly to signup at (613) 827 5797 or simple show up and we’ll do our best to get you a spot!
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Cultivating Creativity
Alternative photography and art
By Scott Williams

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Image by Herb Deary
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Historical Presentation: Belleville in the time of Susanna Moodie
Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 PM
Location: Maranatha Auditorium, 100 College St W

Historical Presentation - FREE

Presented by the Hastings County Historical Society.…

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A lecture by Gary Nichol and Richard Hughes, a visit to the Town of Belleville as Susanna and Dunbar Moodie would have experienced living here in the mid-1800s. How the town they experienced was presented in her book, Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush. The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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LIVE MUSIC: Victor Cooper
Saturday at 7pm

We’re welcoming Victor Cooper back to our taproom!

His folksy sound and vocal range allow him to express himself through originals as well as a very wide variety of covers from Johnny Cash to Michael Jackson.
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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🎬 Film Mixer Magic at The Landing!

What an incredible evening celebrating The Enduring Enigma of Susanna Moodie — filmmaker Patrick Crowe joined us to introduce the film and lead a fascinating Q&A afterward. As an added treat, producer Keith Clarkson…

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...was also in attendance! Featuring literary greats Margaret Atwood, Carol Shields, Timothy Findley, and Michael Peterman, the film offered deep insights into one of Canada’s most complex historical figures. A huge thank you to everyone who came out, and to The Landing in Belleville — an amazing new venue and the perfect setting for this intimate night of film appreciation. ✨ Here’s to more evenings that bring stories, art, and community together!
November 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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What’s On Quinte Belleville Arts Festival Edition

November 14
🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays @ Theatre in the Wings

November 15
📖 Play Reading: Roughing iIt in the Bush @ Pinnacle Playhouse
🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays @ Theatre in the Wings

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November 16 🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays Matinée @ Theatre in the Wings 🏡 Susanna Moodie House Tour @ Moodie House November 18 🎤 Historical Presentation: Belleville in the time of Susanna Moodie @ Maranatha Auditorium November 22 Closing Reception @ Pinnacle Playhouse 🖼️ All November Exhibition: Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville @ Parrott Gallery Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition @ Multiple Locations in the Gallery District More events @ whatsonquinte.ca Want to submit an event? The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Susanna Moodie House Tour

Sunday, November 16 | 12:00–4:00PM
Location: Moodie House, 114 Bridge Street West, Belleville, ON

Tickets required for timed entry (on the hour)
www.themoodiehouse.com 

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Step into and tour the historic home of Susanna Moodie, where the renowned Canadian author once lived with her husband John Dunbar Moodie. Explore the intimate setting of the historic stone house on Bridge Street West. The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Play Reading: Roughing It in the Bush

Saturday, November 15 | 3:00 PM

Location: Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON K8N 3B1

Tickets are $20 and are available online and at the door on the day of the event.

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Experience live dramatic readings from Susanna Moodie’s best-known work, Roughing It In the Bush, brought to life by local actors. The afternoon opens with Marianne Ackerman, who will introduce the performance with a short talk on: •The making of the book
• Its content, reception, and legacy
• Moodie’s broader literary career

This special event will run approximately 60–70 minutes and offers a unique window into the enduring power of Moodie’s voice. The Belleville Arts Festival is funded by the City of Belleville | Municipal Government Credits: Belleville Arts Festival photos by Christopher Gentile Belleville Arts Festival logo by Drew Gray Artifacts generously provided by Glanmore National Historic Site
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Remembrance Day | November 11

Today we pause and reflect.
We remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve.

Visit the Parrott Gallery to see the beautiful ceramic poppies created and donated by local potter Perry Poupore — a heartfelt tribute to those we honour.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Snow picked up a bit in Belleville.
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM