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Art Gallery of Northumberland

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Art Gallery of Northumberland

Serving Northumberland County as a public gallery and present intellectually stimulating exhibitions.

The AGN is a free public art gallery located on the 3rd floor of Victoria Hall

05/29/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: 🎨 Get ready for an artistic adventure at the Art Gallery of Northumberland! 🎨

Join us for our upcoming PA Day program, "You've Got a Friend in Me: Handmade Toy Heroes," on June 5th!
🕙 Morning Session (10 AM – 12 PM) for ages 6–9
🎨 Afternoon Session (1 PM – 3 PM) for ages 10–13

In this exciting workshop, participants will explore how artists use color, storytelling, symbolism, and emotion to create meaningful hero characters inspired by beloved toys and Toy Story 5! 🧸🎬

🎟️ How to Register
Visit http://bit.ly/4dMYNa9
💲Cost: $20/child

Don’t miss this imaginative, hands-on creative experience! Secure your spot today and let your imagination soar. 🚀

05/27/2026

FRAMED IMPRESSIONS: Reflections from a Gallery Goer
Have you visited our gallery, taken part in a program, or attended an exhibit that inspired you? We’d love to hear about it!

“The art was really unique!” Dylan Stacey

Tell us:
🖼️ What moved you?
🎭 What did you learn?
💡 What moment stayed with you?

Google Review Us!
Drop us a DM or Google review. Your words might be featured on our socials or in-gallery! 💕

05/27/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Get ready for an explosion of colour and creativity at the Art Gallery of Northumberland’s Family Studio Sunday on May 31! 🎨🌈

Inspired by the mesmerizing kaleidoscope artworks of Nerine Cavadias featured in our main gallery, families are invited to design and build their very own mini kaleidoscopes! 🔮✨

It’s a fun, hands-on creative adventure for curious minds of all ages. Join us for this FREE family event from 1–3 p.m. and discover the magic of colour, light, and imagination together!

📍 Art Gallery of Northumberland
🗓️ May 31 | 1–3 p.m.

Don’t miss this colourful afternoon of family fun!

05/22/2026

COMMUNITY: Last chance to submit a favourite recipe to our community cookbook!

Join us in creating a community cookbook that celebrates connection through food. We’re inviting members of our community to share a cherished recipe along with a short story, memory, or reflection that brings it to life. Whether it’s a dish passed down through generations, a meal tied to a meaningful moment, or simply something you love to make, your contribution matters.

submit your recipe and story by May 31, 2026 to [email protected]
artwork: Jim Rowe (195-2010), The Student, 1993 acrylic wash on canvas. Gift of the artist, 2003 (detail)

05/19/2026

NOTICE: The Art Gallery of Northumberland will be closed, tomorrow, May 20th 2026 as staff partake in professional development activities.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the AGN on May 21, 2026!

05/19/2026

ART TERM TUESDAY: Minimalism

Definition: Is an art movement and style that focuses on simplicity—stripping things down to their essential elements. Think clean lines, limited colour palettes, and uncluttered compositions that let each detail breathe.

Why it matters: Instead of telling you everything at once, minimalist art invites you to slow down, look closer, and find meaning in the quiet. Sometimes, the most powerful statement is the simplest one.

See it in action: Kazimir Malevich — Black Square (1915). One of the earliest and most radical examples of abstraction. Black Square removes representation entirely, focusing on pure form and emotion. It’s often considered the starting point for modern minimal and abstract art movements.

Visit us at the Art Gallery of Northumberland to explore how artists use minimalism to create impact through restraint.

05/18/2026

It's International Museum Day!

This year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” highlights the role museums play in bringing people together, fostering dialogue, understanding, and inclusion across communities. As trusted public spaces, museums connect us to stories, ideas, and one another, especially in times when connection matters most.

How you can show your support:

Visit local cultural spaces – Spend time exploring exhibitions, historic sites, and collections across Northumberland County. Consider visiting:
Art Gallery of Northumberland
Northumberland County Archives and Museum
Brighton Arts and Culture Council
Colborne Art Gallery
The Village of Warkworth and District Historical Society
Grafton Village Inn Heritage Centre
Ganarska Forest Centre
Cobourg and Area Museum
Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
Campbellford-Seymour Heritage Centre

Make a donation – Many cultural organizations are non-profits that rely on community support to offer programming, preserve heritage, and keep spaces accessible.

Spread the word – Share International Museum Day content and your visits on social media to raise awareness.

Show up and engage – Attend events, participate in
programs, and be part of the conversations that museums help spark.

05/16/2026

ARTS PROGRAMMING: “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” — Edward Hopper

Some feelings don’t fit into sentences. Some stories don’t want to be told—they want to be seen, felt, and experienced.

That’s the beauty of art. It lives in the spaces between words, in colour, texture, light, and silence. It speaks where language falls short.

At the Art Gallery of Northumberland, we celebrate those moments where meaning goes beyond explanation—where a brushstroke says what words cannot.

Come explore the feeling behind the art. ✨

📅 Plan Your Visit
Check out what’s happening at www.artgalleryofnorthumberland.ca

05/15/2026

EVENT: Join us for a cozy afternoon of conversation, connection, and storytelling, inspired by the exhibition Narrative & Nourishment.

Date: Saturday, 23 May, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: AGN, 55 King St. W., Cobourg
Cost: $10 or Pay-What-You-Can
Register on Eventbrite, AGNttt.Evntbrite.ca

Narrative & Nourishment explores the deep connections between food, memory, and identity—how what we eat, prepare, and share can carry stories across generations, cultures, and personal experiences. The exhibition invites reflection on nourishment not only as sustenance, but as a powerful expression of care, community, and belonging.

🍵Bring your own teacup!
☕️🍪Tea and treats will be provided.

05/14/2026

Big News, We are NOW OPEN SUNDAYS!

Starting this Sunday, May 17, the Art Gallery of Northumberland will now be open on Sundays from 12–4 p.m., giving you even more time to explore our exhibitions and interactive spaces!

And don’t forget, our Sunday Family Art Lab happens on the last Sunday of every month, where families can, create big, boldly, and together!

Plan your afternoon at Art Gallery of Northumberland, visit our website for full details at, www.artgalleryofnorthumberland.ca

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55 King Street West
Cobourg, ON
K9A2M2

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19053720333

Website

http://www.artgalleryofnorthumberland.ca/

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