Open by appointment only
Tuesdays and Fridays
11am – 4pm
Open Wednesday to Saturday
11am – 4pm
We typically mount 10 to 12 exhibitions each year, celebrating the work of local and regional artists and artisans. Be sure to attend the opening receptions held on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 pm. They’re a great opportunity to get to know the artists and their work. Our popular annual Juried Exhibition is another annual must-see exhibit.
Our gallery gift shop, Out of the Box Gifts, sells unique creations made by talented local and regional artists. Browse our enchanting collection of original paintings, pottery, textiles and wood, leather, jewelry, art books, art cards, stained glass, and so much more!
New members, artists and volunteers are always welcome!
The Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) is a public art gallery located in Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. We’re a thriving, not-for-profit organization which wouldn’t exist without our dedicated team of volunteers. We do not receive funding from any level of government. We’re financed 100% through fundraising initiatives.
The AGB has been building on our wonderful permanent collection for over thirty years. Our collection of over 100 pieces includes works by Harold Town, George Raab, Earl W. Smith, Oscar Schlienger, Gerald Humen and Michal Manson.
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Based on 13 reviews A Must See When in Bancroft The Art Gallery of Bancroft not only has excellent exhibitions, their gift boutique has hundreds of amazing items made by local artists. Sandra C12. July, 2017 A great location to visit if you like art We had a delightful visit and thoroughly enjoyed looking at works by talented local artist. We picked up a small print that will remind us of our trip to Bancroft. Next time we're there we'll make sure to drop in again. Norm S19. June, 2017 Great place to view local artists' work. But it is not quite as good as the Edith Curry Gallery in Haliburton, ON. Drop in and you may find what you are seeking. For me, it is nature's art that moves me. It could be a an old beaver meadow between two white pine and white birch ridges in the forest, and yes, I have an original water colour of just such a scene painted by Gary Chapman of Haliburton. When I saw it in the Gallery, I knew that as a place I had seen in Cashel Twp SE of Bancroft, ON. It moved me then and it still moves me now! 700keithi15. June, 2017 Bancroft surprises The AGB is just one example of arts thriving in and around Bancroft. (even in tiny Maynooth). The former logging/mining town & county is now a refuge for artists of all places. Be sure to include the Arts PLace by the river/bridge, a bohemian mashup where everybody seems to know each other -- as friends. A great little espresso bar in there and lots of art everywhere (it also has working studios). A lot of artists and artisans and performers fled urbanity for this town. A surprising number of performances: just ask around what's up. I would suggest you park and walk and explore,and you will soon discover a Community. Bancroft is also the home of the Gnome movement: activists who wear pointy red hats like garden gnomes and demonstrate against gov't excesses -- like the way they allow corporations like Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobey's and Walmart to not only not pay their property taxes, but get past years and years of taxes paid back by struggling towns like Bancroft (see the provincil MCAP loopholes_ CJIB28. May, 2017 great display of local talents lovely place to see local talents. lovely gift shop with great ideas for friends and family who appreciate artistic talents. xopher3. March, 2017 Definitely Worth the Stop Calming gallery showcasing many beautiful pieces of art from very talented local artists. Jewelry pieces were also stunning. Very friendly people. I definitely recommend that you visit if you are in the Bancroft area! ownthisplace9. November, 2016 I visited; I bought. I was in town for a few days and stopped by this great local gallery. I enjoyed the art on display very much. I ended up visiting the local gallery of one of the local artists I first saw here and bought two of her paintings ! RobandKris219. September, 2016 Lovely gallery and retail store Although this is a gallery, there are many works of art to buy: paintings, jewelry, pottery. The works appear to be done by local artists. There is an area that holds touring or special art shows. The person staffing the gallery was funny and welcoming. Washrooms are available. Donations are welcome. andy_geology26. August, 2016 Lovely place This gallery is the perfect way to spend a half hour looking a variety of beautiful art. It's located right in the center of Bancroft and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for someone. Misslarose17. March, 2016 Spend an Enjoyable Half Hour Want to spend an enjoyable 30 or 45 minutes? Don't leave Bancroft without popping in to this very small but very pleasant gallery. We loved the variety of paintings on display. For a small gallery in a small town, the pieces on exhibit are regularly changed. What made it even more enjoyable was the woman working there -- sorry, didn't pick up on her name -- but she was so clearly interested in the paintings and intrigued by the artists and their work. The one piece we really liked had sold but the curator/clerk offered to give us the artist's contact info and encouraged us to seek her out ourselves (which we did, online). We're not art enthusiasts by any stretch but enjoyed our time here. Shawn20. May, 2015
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg Algonquins, which is known to be unceded. Indigenous people have been stewards of this land since time immemorial; as such we honour and respect their connection to the land, its plants, animals and stories. Our recognition of the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples is sincerely aligned to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of truth and reconciliation real in our community.