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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fresh perspectives. Local talent. Incredible photography. The annual Student Photography Contest and Exhibition, presented by Quinte Arts in partnership with the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, celebrates the creativity of young photographers aged 7–18… read more below

There is a brown snail on a tree with trees, blue sky and sunlight in the background.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A bold new landmark has arrived in Downtown Belleville. Congratulations to local artist Angela Wiggins on the unveiling of the striking Becker Shoes mural, a vibrant new work of public art that adds even more creativity and character to our downtown. Read more below

People standing in front of a mural cutting a ribbon for the unveiling

People standing in front of a mural giving the artist a certificate

Angela Wiggins is standing in front of a mural they painted

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Three full days of learning, listening, and reflection concluded this week as we wrapped up our Accessibility in the Arts training series. Read more below

People standing around a map drawn by an Indigenous artist

People putting together a puzzle at a table

The puzzle is complete with a variety of colours. Text “ Constellations of Co-Resistance

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Experience one of the region's most vibrant cultural celebrations this weekend. The 39th Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow takes place August 8–9 at Tsi Tkerhetoton Park, hosted by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Read more below

Traditional Indigenous dancing at the Pow Wow

Someone in Indigenous cultural clothing at the Pow Wow

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This week, the Quinte Arts Council team had the opportunity to join arts leaders from across Ontario at the Alliance of Arts Councils of Ontario (AACO) Symposium in Hamilton.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Learning happens when we listen, reflect, and make space for change. As part of our Accessibility in the Arts training series, arts organizations from throughout our region came together this week at The Landing… Read more below

Photo of people gathered in an open space.

Photo of three people facilitating an event. The person on the left is looking at the person in the middle. The person in the middle is talking. The person on the right is looking to the left.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Happy Ghost Gang: Letting the music lead the way By Greg Teal Read the full article quinteartscouncil.org/the-happy-gh... At Quinte Arts, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Photo Credit: Aaron Crossen Photography

Two people. The person on the left is standing behind the person on the right.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Learning begins with listening. This week, participants from arts organizations across our region gathered at The Landing for Informed Indigenous Context, the first session in our Accessibility in the Arts training series… read more in the comments below

Text on card “Responsibility. We need to find our own ways of building decolonization practices, engaging in transformative struggle, and supporting the resurgence of Indigenous nationhood without claiming or pretending to possess a connection to the spiritual and material practice of Indigenous identity” by Emma Bartell Lowman & Adam J. Barker, white settlers, authors and scholars. 2015.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Prioritizing Accessibility in the Performing Arts By QAC Team Read the full article below: quinteartscouncil.org/prioritizing... At Quinte Arts, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Photo Credit: Tim Forbes

LodgePole Arts Alliance banner with text "Rebuilding Indigenous Culture through the Arts." Photo of five people smiling. Top Left to Right: Rhonda Kronyk and Paul Chaput, JP Longboat. Bottom Left to Right: Harmony Johnson-Harder and Terri Lynn Brennan)

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📸 Calling all photographers aged 7–18! Quinte Arts and the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board launched the Student Photography Contest! Show off the people, places, and beauty of the Bay of Quinte. Deadline July 15! whatsonquinte.ca/events/call-...

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Digital Umbrella Arts Magazine for Summer 2026 Vol 35 No 2 is coming your way! What’s inside? Stay tuned! #UmbrellaArts #SummerIssue #QuinteArts #QAC

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Aanii, Shé:kon, Wachay, Tansi, Kwe, Hello! Join us for our FREE Accessibility in the Performing Arts training series, facilitated by LodgePole Arts Alliance in partnership with accessibility advocate Rachel Marks. quinteartscouncil.org/accessibilit...

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Bookmarked Podcast and the Idea Box By Jennifer Shea Read the full article below: quinteartscouncil.org/the-bookmark... At Quinte Arts, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Photo Credit: Quinte West Public Library

A person smiling and sitting at a chair. They are wearing headphones with a podcast microphone in front of them.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Since there’s another heat wave today, come cool off by checking out Edith Lepage Crete’s ocean scenes and more. The opening reception begins at 4:00PM. Thursday, July 2nd 4:00pm-6:00pm QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Open House Showcase is Tomorrow Night! June 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm QAC’s Cultural Hub and Gallery The QAC in collaboration with BOQPRIDE invites artists and community members of all ages to visit this special exhibition celebrating the theme of Belonging. Art by Zak Rittwage

Green and yellow coloured painting in a swirled shape. It’s like a tunnel but with a bright light in the centre. People are floating in the background in the circle. There is a person sitting in the foreground with their arms crossed and eyes closed. They have short hair, a beard and are wearing a sleeveless top.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Quinte Arts is hosting a powerful exhibition in July by bilingual Quinte West artist and educator Edith Lepage Crete, entitled Fury and Grace. Working in acrylic, Crete presents visceral landscapes, explosive forces of nature, and… Read more: quinteartscouncil.org/edith-lepage...

A ship sailing on turbulent waves in the ocean

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Thank you for celebrating the year with us! Members gathered at the Belleville Club for the QAC’s AGM. It was an evening to reflect on the accomplishments of 2025, share stories, and look ahead to the opportunities before us…. Read more www.linkedin.com/posts/quinte...

Janet Jarrell speaking in front of a crowd of people

Judy speaking in the front a crow of people. Janet Jarrell is standing beside Judy on the left. A group of people on the far left are sitting and listening to Judy speak.

A group of people sitting and talking to each other

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Call for Submissions: The Student Photography Contest! The Quinte Arts Council, in partnership with the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, is thrilled to launch a Student Photography Contest celebrating the people, places, and beauty of the Bay of Quinte. whatsonquinte.ca/events/call-...

Green trees with a person sitting on a fallen tree during the day.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

QAC Members - Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Belleville Club. Tony Silvestri is an accomplished local musician. Thursday evening, he will be joining us by playing some jazz music on the piano. Read more below: www.linkedin.com/posts/quinte...

Someone with brown curly hair is sitting at a piano and playing it. The piano and stool is brown. The background shows a fireplace and windows with a variety of statues.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

June’s Exhibition, “Rainbow: Belonging,” Opening Reception is Tonight! JUNE 4th, 4:00PM - 6:00PM  Exhibition: JUNE 5th-26th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM (closed Mondays, Weekends) 📍Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge St E, Belleville www.instagram.com/p/DZK2fzhO9x...

A painting of two hands forming a heart in front of the sun and blue cloudy sky. The hand on the left has a trans symbol and a silver ring on their thumb. The hand on the right has black nail polish, a bandage and rainbow flag. Text: “RAINBOW: BELONGING. Opening Reception: June 4, 2026 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Exhibition runs the month of June. QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville. Featured artwork by Arlo Newman.” There are four logos at the bottom of the image. Left to right: John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation, City of Belleville, Bay of Quinte PRIDE, Quinte Arts Council

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Wanda Elliott: Hooking Memory, Place, and Tradition By Scott Williams Read the full article below quinteartscouncil.org/wanda-elliot... At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Photo credit: Wanda Elliott

Image shows a wooden panel wall with a rug hung on the wall. The rug is a rectangle with colourful homes on a street. The colours are purple, red, light blue, yellow, light green and dark blue. The surrounding area is in the shape of squares with a series of colourful straight lines. The squares with straight lines alternate horizontal and vertical. The colours inlcude white, black, bright yellow, pink and purple. The background is dark teal.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Quinte Arts Council Annual General Meeting Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Belleville Club for the Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting. Never attended the AGM before? Now is the time! Fun prizes available to newcomers! Learn more whatsonquinte.ca/events/qac-a...

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

What’s On Quinte This Week! Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Belleville Club for the Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting. quinteartscouncil.org/register-for...

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to see “Detailed Harmony,” a collaboration exhibition with Emebet Belete’s macro photography and Grazynka Shaarani’s Ikebana floral arrangements. Stop by our Cultural Hub today @ 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville

Shows three Ikebana floral arrangements displayed on a white table. There are branches with yellow and white flowers. There are abstract vases. There is macro photography prints in frames hanging on the white wall. The photo is taken on an angle.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

CreateWell Facilitator Learning Series Supports Artists and Community Wellness Read the full article below quinteartscouncil.org/detailed-har... Photo credit: yourtango.com At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together.

A person with ginger hair is facing a group on people that are sitting at a table. The people are listening and looking at the person standing. There is clay on the table for creating something. The background shows a white shelf with pottery and the walls are white.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What’s On Quinte This Week… with a surprise! QAC members are invited to join us for the Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Come for the connection, stay for the community impact! Learn more and RSVP! quinteartscouncil.org/governance/ whatsonquinte.ca

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Homegrown Artist by Greg Teal christopherfinkle.com Read the full article below! quinteartscouncil.org/homegrown-ar... Photo credit: Greg Teal At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together.

Photo of Chris Finkle on the right painting a landscape on a canvas on the left while wearing a light beige sweater. the background shows a home with many paintings

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In memory of Diana & Manfred Koechlin Article by Mary-Lynne Morgan quinteartscouncil.org/manfredanddi... Read more to learn about their extraordinary contributions and lasting influence.

Diana and Manfred smiling at the camera while sitting on a boat

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

What’s On Quinte Weekly QAC members are invited to join us for the Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting. Come for the connection, stay for the community impact! Thursday, June 11, at 5 PM, The Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle St, Belleville whatsonquinte.ca/events/qac-annual-general-meeting/

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Community Mural Mosaic is Coming This June! The Quinte Arts Council is inviting YOU to see the 12 x 24 foot Community Mural Mosaic that will be unveiled this June 2nd at 11:00 AM in downtown Belleville — and your artwork is part of it! www.muralmosaic.com/canvas/

Two birch trees with no leaves are in the foreground on grass. In the background there is a blue lake with green trees in the distance. The sky is blue with some clouds with white and purple by Lise Lindenburg - Belleville, ON

Green moth with yellow starts and green leaves and plants surrounding. The moth has yellow tentacles, shades of gran and brow for the wings and a light green as yellow furry body. The background is green. By Brooklynn - Trenton

Large iceberg in moving water. The background is blue and there is a yellow sun in the top left corner. By Andrew Gray - Belleville, ON

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Mindful Flower Arranging Join Grazynka Shaarani for a beginner Ikebana workshop at the Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub! Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Learn more and register today! 👉 artwithpassion.ca/upcoming-wor...

Image on the left shows Ikebana floral arrangement with pink flowers, a straw ball, and wooden balls on twine that are in an asymmetrical brown vase. The vase sits on top of a grey circular placemat. The right image shows Grazynka placing a white flower into a wooden cylinder vase. Her expression is calm. On the table there is a gray circular placemat with black sheets and more flowers. The background shows Macro photography hung up on the wall done by Emebet Belete. Text: Thursday, May 28. Ikebana: Japanese Art of Mindful Flower Arranging with Grazynka Shaarani. Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville 6 PM to 8 PM

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Artists, makers, and creatives — the tools and strategies shared in this workshop can make a big difference in how you promote your work and connect with your audience. Join Anna Fraiberg and Matilda Aide for a practical session on marketing basics Learn more 👇 www.eventbrite.ca/e/marketing-...

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Detailed Harmony, a collaborative exhibition by Emebet Belete and Grazynka Shaarani. MAY 8-29, 10 AM - 4 PM Thank you to Mayor Neil Ellis and Councillor Margaret Seu for joining us! The artist’s would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario

Group photo of Grazynka Shaarani, Emebet Belete, Janet Jarrell, Neil Ellis and Margaret Seu. Photographs are hung up on the wall behind them

Someone in a red coat with grey hair and glass is looking a micro photography and ikebana inspired artwork

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Interconnectedness through Indigenous art by Jennifer Shea Read the full article below! 👇 quinteartscouncil.org/interconnect...

"Howling into the Sunset" painting by Tyler Tabobondung Rushnell. There is a flower on the left, with rocks below. A wolf is howling. The background is red, orange and yellow and the wolf is black, green, yellow, white, red, light blue, purple, orange, brown, red and pink. The flower petals are purple and pink with the center red, orange and yellow. The stem is green with black and white.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The QAC is pleased to present Detailed Harmony, a collaborative exhibition by artists Emebet Belete and Grazynka Shaarani. Reception: MAY 7th, 4:00PM - 6:00PM Exhibition: MAY 8th-29th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM (closed Mondays, Weekends) 📍Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge St E, Belleville

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Detailed Harmony: An Exploration of Form, Nature, and Stillness Collaborative Exhibition by Emebet Belete and Grazynka Shaarani At the Quinte Arts Council, we believe in the power of creativity — it energizes our community and brings people together. Article 👇 quinteartscouncil.org/detailed-har...

Black border with two photographs of mixed media artwork florals. Left image includes 3 red flowers, some leaves and mixed media in colours: brown, forest green and burnt sienna. Right Image shows a white rose with dark blurred background.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Punk Show at The Belle Pub Punk Show 8pm on April 25th $15 at the door Featuring: Hayley and The Pirate Queens Lumpfish 40 to Famous Knifehammer Poster Art By: Derek Meiklejohn Art

Poster featuring an illustration of a woman with pink and leopard print spiked hair. She is covered in tattoos, piercings, and punk clothes. She caries a baseball bat as she heads towards Belleville's clocktower. Text that says 'Knifehammer: Album Release Tour 2026, Fourty to Famous, Lumpfish, Hayley and the Pirate Queens. Fifteen dollars, April twenty-fifth, eight pm. Belle Pub, three-hundred and ten Front Street Belleville, (six one three) nine six eight - five six five zero.'

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Angela Wiggins: The space Between Moments Arts on Main Gallery presents guest artist Angela Wiggins. Angela brings together a collection of works that recognizes those in-between spaces we move through without noticing - the moments where something shifts, settles or simply exists.

Angela Wiggins with her arms crossed in front of a stained glass window.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Glanmore National Historic Site Parlour Talks How a Train Delay Brought a Museum to Belleville: Discover the unexpected story behind how the Couldery collection of European fine art and decorative objects arrived in the city. @glanmorenhs.bsky.social

Glanmore National Historic Site's Drawing Room.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Free Crochet Circle with Emebet Belete at the Parrott Gallery The Parrott Gallery invites you to a Free Crochet Circle on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Meeting Room. Join artist Emebet Belete for these fun, instructional crochet circles. Everyone welcome!

Crochet of a branch with pink petaled flowers with yellow centers.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Carto / Topo / Geo / Graphic: Rediscovering Lost Maps Exhibition by Carl Wiens 📍 QAC Cultural Hub & Gallery, Belleville Exhibition Dates: April 2 – April 30

A pattern of cubes formed from collaged pieces of maps. Also formed with map collage on top is the symbol for swimming.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

What’s On Quinte Weekly! April 12th - April 18th More events @ whatsonquinte.ca Want to submit an event? lnkd.in/eT9Q3mkk #whatsonquinte #events #arts #cultivatingcreativity #quinteartscouncil

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council. A doodle like graphic of someone sitting on a couch, looking at their phone, browsing different mediums of art. Text that says 'What's On Quinte April fifth to April eleventh, whatsonquinte.ca'.

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council containing mosaic of squares that illustrate a person painting under a tree. Text that says 'QAC Events, Quinte Arts Council, thirty-six Bridge Street East, Belleville, Community Mural Mosaic Project - Be Part of Something BIG! Now to April fifteenth.

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council containing a collage that illustrates the symbol of someone swimming. Text that says 'QAC Events, Quinte Arts Council, thirty-six Bridge Street East, Belleville, Carto/Topo/Geo/Graphic: Rediscovering Lost Maps Exhibition, Now to April thirtieth.

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council containing a painting of rainbow and white wings that are also on the Theatre in the Wings Building, Text that says 'Sunday, April twelfth, Theatre in the Wings, thirty Bridge Street East, Belleville, "Where You Are": a play by Kristen Da Silva, four pm to six pm'.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What’s On Quinte Weekly! April 5 - 11 More events @ whatsonquinte.ca Want to submit an event? lnkd.in/eT9Q3mkk #whatsonquinte #events #arts #cultivatingcreativity #quinteartscouncil

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council containing mosaic of squares that illistrate a person painting under a tree. Text that says 'QAC Events, Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Community Mural Mosaic Project - Be Part of Something BIG! Now to April fifteenth.

Photo shared by Quinte Arts Council containing a silhouette of a server with a tray in which two cartoon illustrations of a man are, Text that says 'Sunday, April fifth, Belleville Theatre Guild, Pinnacle Street, Belleville, One Man, Two Guvnors, seven-thirty pm to nine-thirty pm'.

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Quinte Arts Council @qac1967.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

You don’t want to miss “Carto / Topo / Geo / Graphic: Rediscovering Lost Maps”Exhibition by Carl Wiens  📍 QAC Cultural Hub & Gallery, Belleville Opening Reception: April 2 | 4–6 PM Exhibition Dates: April 2 – April 30 Featured Artwork: Night Swimmer 12 × 12″ collage on @carlwiens.bsky.social

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