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!
"Landscape Reflections" by Toronto-based artist Paul Chester is now on exhibit at the AGB for the month of August. Come and explore the influences of French Impressionists on his diverse works.
Read more about the artist and exhibition by clicking here. See the landscape paintings by Paul Chester on display and for sale at the Gallery by clicking here.
Also on display this month is a selection of works by members of the Bancroft and Area Studio Tour. Catch a sneak peek of the beautiful creations which these talented local artists will be offering during the Studio Tour in September.
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 will hold it’s AGM on Thursday August 30th at 5.00 p.m. at the gallery located at 10 Flint Avenue. Review and approval of the financial statements for the year ended May 31st,2018 will take place, as well as the election of Directors. While the meeting is open to all members of the public, only members in good standing of the AGB may participate in the voting process.
An Outstanding Workshop! Students were thrilled with the results of the 2-day workshop on painting watercolour portraits completed Sunday. Workshop leader Debra Bannister inspired the participants to produce first efforts beyond their expectations! Instructor Debra and the proud students displaying their completed portraits are shown below. Another watercolour landscape workshop is scheduled for August 19th (see below).
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
Regretfully the Watercolour workshop with Cathy Owen on August 19 has been cancelled.
Noted watercolour artist Bonnie Steinberg will be teaching a workshop on Sunday September 23rd. Her workshop is titled “Painting a Watercolour Streetscene: Exploring The Passion of Colour, Light and Design! ". Read more about her workshop by clicking here.
"Iconic Charlottetown" by Bonnie Steinberg
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.
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.
