Shows in 2018 - 2019

December 5, 2018 – January 26, 2019: 36^th Annual Invitational Juried Exhibition

Opening Reception: Friday, December 7 at 7:30 pm

Sponsor: Boyer GMC Bancroft

Closed February

March 6 – March 30, 2019 Anne Renouf – mixed media

Opening reception Friday, March 8 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Dr. J. Rawal and Dr. J. Guthrie, and Dr. M. Fransky

April 3 - 27, 2019: Carolyn Jongeward – "Correspondences: Arts of the Loom and the Easel"; painting and tapestry

Opening reception Friday, April 5 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Micheline Leveque, Barr. & Sol., and Barbara Allport

May 1 – June 1, 2019: Anita Murphy – "Exploration in Yellow", painting and sculpture

Opening reception Friday, May 3 at 7:30pm

Sponsor: Camp Ponacka

June 5 – 29, 2019: Julie Withrow painting and Barbara Allport - "A Sense of Place", painting

Opening reception Friday, June 7 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Ingrid & Hugh Monteith, and Leillah Ward & Ernst Grell

July 3 – 27, 2019: Holly Edwards - "I've Used Up All My Courage", painting

Opening reception Friday, July 5 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Deuce Tattoos & Deuce Boutique & Botanicals, and Barbara FitzPatrick

July 31 – August 31, 2019: Carol Westcott - "Thin Places", painting

Opening reception Friday, August 2 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Susan Latremoille, and Pam Gibb-Carsley

September 4 – 28, 2019: Kimberly Tucker - "Inheritance", sculpture

Opening reception Friday, September 6 at 7:30pm

Also: Studio Tour sampler in gallery shop

Co-Sponsors: The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery, and Freddie Towe

October 2 – 26, 2019: Douglas Back - Installation

Opening reception Friday, October 4 at 7:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Chris FitzSimons - Riverside Suite AirBnB, and Cope-Barrett-CPAs

November 1 – 30, 2019: Rob Niezen – "Nocturnal Reflections", painting

Opening Reception Friday, November 1 at 7:30pm

Sponsor: Pat Cooke in Memory of Paul D. Cooke

December 4, 2019 – January 25, 2020: 37^th Invitational Juried Show

Opening reception Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm

Sponsor: Boyer GMC Bancoft

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 10 exhibitions per year focusing on local artists. Every month the Gallery presents new shows, which include the annual "Invitation - Juried Exhibition". 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!

Our featured artist this month is Holly Edwards, who describes herself as "an abstract figurative artist". Holly has participated in many solo and group exhibitions throughout Central Ontario, including Clarington, Peterborough, Bobcaygeon, Port Hope and Toronto Island, to name a few. Holly's exhibition runs form July 3 to 27, with the opening reception on Friday, July 5th at 7:30 pm. Show sponsors are Barbara FitzPatrick, and Deuce Tattoos and Deuce Boutique & Botanicals.

"In the Orchard"

Read more about the artist by clicking here.

News!

Our New Look!

Volunteers have refurbished our street sign and the kiosk across from the TD Bank to make us more noticeable and attractive for visitors. Thanks to those involved in freshening our appearance!

AGB Has a summer student volunteer

Thanks to a grant from the federal government, the Art Gallery has hired Hannah Crawford, a student at Wilfred Laurier University to help in numerous Art Gallery activities.

AGB Now open on Sundays this summer!

For the summer months, the Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be open on Sundays, thanks to the presence of our summer student Hannah (see above news item). Drop by on a Sunday on your own or with company to show off our incredible Gallery!

Bancroft son returns for Summer Artist Talk

After an impressive career in music and art, Charles (Chas) Burke is delighted to return to his home town to deliver an Artist Talk on Sunday August 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Chas has developed an amazing ability to combine his two passions of music and painting into a unique art form. Come out and hear how he does it; you will be inspired! Admission to the talk is free, and the public is welcome.

The Gallery Shop

New at the Gallery Shop!

New artwork and crafts from local and regional artists arrive each month. Here are a few new items that may pique your interest!

See more items here.

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.