Art Gallery of Bancroft
The Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) is a public art gallery in the town of Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. The AGB boasts a permanent collection including a large collection of Oscar Schlienger's work. The AGB Gallery Shop displays work from the area's artists and artisans and exhibitions from local art and craft associations.
Operated by volunteers and financed by fundraising, the AGB mounts 12 exhibitions per year focusing on local artists. Every month the Gallery presents new shows, which include the annual "Invitation - Juried Exhibition" for which the best in show receives the David B Milne Award. Exhibition proposals are accepted for the Dec 21 and June 21 deadlines.
In encouraging public participation in the visual arts, the Gallery runs a slate of workshops (mostly one-day sessions) throughout the year with talented instructors teaching skills in a variety of artistic media.
New members are always welcome!
Now Showing!
For the month of August, The AGB is featuring "Intaglio Prints" by Rocky Dobey. These are prints on paper made from copper etched plates. The exhibition also will include four sculptures about 16” tall created from copper and steel. An additional feature of the show is a collaboration with Rocky Green, which will include a collection of 20 small prints (3” x 5” each).
Read more about the artist and exhibition by clicking here. Several of Rocky's prints were sold at the Opening Reception. To view other prints still available at the Gallery, click here.
News!
Guidelines for Annual Juried Exhibition Now Available!
Guidelines for those interested in submitting works of art for the annual juried exhibition are now available and can be found by following this link.
Annual General Meeting. The Art Gallery of Bancroft held its AGM on Thursday August 30th . The Officers for the next year are President: Hugh Monteith; Vice-President: Sara Lang; Treasurer: Carol Kirby, and Secretary: Glenda Menard.
Down Memory Lane! Remember some great moments and art from previous exhibitions? Ever wonder when one of your favourite artists mounted an exhibition here at the AGB? Have a look at the annual review of monthly exhibitions from the past couple of years by clicking here.
Workshop Update
We regret that the Watercolour workshop to be led by Bonnie Steinberg has been cancelled due to an insufficient number of registrants.
Develop your still life painting skills with acclaimed Toronto artist Robert Strickland, who is booked for a workshop titled "The Alla Prima Still Life" on October 17th. REad more about this workshop by clicking here.
We are pleased to announce that Christopher Crosgrey will be returning to the AGB for a Workshop titled "Painting Winter Light and Shadow" on November 4th. Chris held a highly regarded workshop at the AGB in the fall of last year.
A Call for Artist Instructors willing to lead workshops at the AGB has been issued. Workshops are typically held on Sundays, when the Gallery is closed, between 10 am and 4 pm. Read more...
The Gallery Shop
The Gallery Shop of the AGB offers for sale the unique creations of many talented local and regional artists. In addition to a collection of original paintings in a variety of media on display in the Gallery Shop, visitors are invited to peruse a wide variety of creations in ceramics, textiles and wood, jewelry, art books, art cards, stained glass, and so much more. There are imaginative gift ideas in a variety of prices for all occasions like birthdays, weddings, Mother’s Day, hosting presents and Canadiana gifts for family and friends abroad.
With a visit to the Gallery Shop, finding something special for the hard-to-buy-for person is almost a certainty. The display of artistic creations changes regularly, so there is always something new to admire.
Are you a local or regional artist/artisan who would like to have your work displayed for sale in the Gallery Shop? The Gallery Shop is run on a consignment basis, with the Gallery retaining 35% of the retail price on any sales. All work submitted for consideration will be reviewed by a committee with the intent of determining the suitability and saleability of the work. Note that it is AGB policy that you must be a current member of the Art Gallery of Bancroft to have your work displayed in the Gallery Shop. To learn more of the procedures and requirements for consigning your work to the Gallery Shop, please follow this link.
