Art Gallery of Peterborough

09/03/2026

Looking for something special this long weekend? Drop by the Gallery! 💛

Whether you’re looking to explore something new, take your time with an exhibition, or bring the family along for an afternoon of making, there’s plenty to see and do at the gallery this weekend:

🎨 Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough returns this Sunday, September 6, from 1–4 pm, with creative activities for the whole family to enjoy.

And while you’re here, explore what’s currently on view:

🩷 Lyn Carter: The Pinks is an immersive exhibition of sculpture, animation, and sound that brings together whimsical characters to consider themes of identity, connection, and what it means to be human. Organized and circulated by the Woodstock Art Gallery

🍂 Visit the 42nd Annual KAST Selections Exhibition, featuring work by artists participating in this year’s Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour and offering a glimpse into the breadth of artistic practice found throughout our region.

🌈 Explore "all of your secrets are safe here with me," the 2026 Youth Art Mentorship Program Exhibition, where five emerging youth artists share new work developed through months of mentorship and creative experimentation.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to spend more time with a favourite exhibition, we invite you to make the most of your long weekend at the AGP.

Long weekend hours:
Saturday, September 5 | 11 am–5 pm
Sunday, September 6 | 11 am–5 pm
Monday, September 7 | Closed

These exhibitions are on view until October 4.

Learn more at agp.on.ca/whats-on/

📷 1: Installation view of Lyn Carter: The Pinks. Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.
📷 2–3: Installation view of the 42nd Annual KAST Selections exhibition. Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.
📷 4–5: Installation view of all of your secrets are safe here with me. Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.

09/03/2026

Lean into Creativity this Fall 🍂🎨

There’s something about fall that makes us want to settle into a routine, make a little extra room for creativity, and try something new.

This season, we’re bringing back some AGP favourites, and launching new ways to spend time with art, creating more opportunities to explore in the studio. From hands-on programs for young artists to portfolio development, printmaking, and our ever-popular Adult Art Camp, there’s something at the Gallery for every age and interest.

Registration is now open for Fall Programs at the AGP.

Whether you’re looking for a weekly activity for your child, helping a young artist prepare a portfolio, or looking for a new way to spend an evening, fall is a great time to make space for creativity.

Explore all Fall Programs and find something that’s right for you at:

There’s something about fall that makes us want to settle into a routine, make a little more room for creativity, and try something new.

09/01/2026

Hello September! There’s plenty to discover at the gallery this month. Explore our exhibitions, join a program, and make the most of everything happening at the AGP this fall:

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EXHIBITIONS
on view until October 4, 2026:

Lyn Carter: The Pinks

42nd Annual KAST Selections Exhibition

all of your secrets are safe here with me
works from the Youth Art Mentorship Program
Xai Chamberlain, Emilie Kenny, Wilhem Hirschmann, Nahdia R, and Dhanu Wegapitiya

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EVENTS
free to attend, all are welcome:

Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
Sept 6, drop in 1:00 - 4:00 pm

PTBO-NOGO Pride Special Family Sunday
Sept 20, drop in 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Sept 26 & 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

UPCOMING:
Artist Talk with Lyn Carter
Sat. Oct 3 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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NEW PROGRAM

Gallery Gatherings: Art & Conversation
September 17, 10:00 - 11:30 am | ages 18+

Designed for curious art-lovers of all experience levels, this program is an opportunity to look closely, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others in a welcoming gallery environment.

Free | call or email the gallery to register

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STUDIO PROGRAMS

Adult Art Camp: Dreamy Pastels
Sept 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm | ages 18+

Upcoming:
Advanced Portfolio Development Workshop
Oct 3, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm | ages 15 - 18

Print, Press, and Bind with Jeffrey Macklin | 4-week course
Wednesdays, Oct 7 - 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm | ages 18+

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COMMUNITY

The AGP and Adult Leisure, Peterborough Recreation, are teaming up to bring accessible art experiences to the McDonnel Street Community Centre!

Creative Wellness Studio: Intro to Weaving
Sept 21, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (course ID: 89319)
Sept 29, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (course ID: 89321)

call 705-742-0050 or visit peterborough.ca

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For more information about gallery events and programs, visit: https://agp.on.ca/whats-on/events/

08/27/2026

Summer is winding down, fall is right around the corner, and we’re ready to get creative in the studio!

Registration is open for Fall Programs at the AGP, with new and returning favourites for children, teens, and adults. Whether you’re looking to get back into a creative routine, support a young artist, develop your portfolio, or try something new, we've got you covered.

Of particular note this season:

🎨 Art Start, Saturday Art Club, and Art Together are now 8-week programs, giving participants more time to settle into the studio, build creative routines, and grow their skills along the way.

✨ Two portfolio development workshops for teens support young artists at different stages, from preparing for secondary school art programs to developing a portfolio for college or university applications.

💬 Gallery Gatherings: Art & Conversation is a new, free program for adults who are curious about art and want to spend time looking closely, sharing ideas, and connecting with others in the gallery. No previous art knowledge required!

And, of course, there are plenty of opportunities for adults to get creative in the studio, from printmaking and bookmaking to intuitive artmaking, still-life studies, and more.

Registration is now open!
Learn more and explore at agp.on.ca/learn

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08/26/2026

This summer, our YCW Curatorial and Public Engagement Assistant, Anna Koski-Harja, visited the Peterborough Museum & Archives to explore “Lost Liberties – The War Measures Act,” a travelling exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of History.

What began as research into Dennis Tourbin, an artist represented in the AGP’s Permanent Collection, led Anna to reflect on the connections between art, media, memory, and moments of crisis.

Her visit became part of a larger research journey, prompting Anna to consider how art and media can document events, preserve personal stories, and shape the ways we remember them.

Read “Art and Media in Times of Crisis” on the AGP website, and visit “Lost Liberties – The War Measures Act” at the Peterborough Museum & Archives before it closes September 13, 2026.

Read Anna's full article at: https://agp.on.ca/2026/08/26/art-and-media-in-times-of-crisis/

Image: Dennis Tourbin, “Fishing Post Modern (for Dave Gordon),” 1985, watercolour on paper. Collection of the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Gift of Nadia Laham, 2004.

08/21/2026

Have you had a chance to visit, Lyn Carter: The Pinks at the AGP?

This immersive exhibition brings together animation, sculpture, and sound to introduce six quirky, non-human characters that invite us to think about identity, connection, and what it means to be human.

Curated by Mary Reid and Danielle Hoevenaars, “Lyn Carter: The Pinks.
” is on view at the Art Gallery of Peterborough until October 4, 2026.

This exhibition is organized and circulated by Woodstock Art Gallery

For more information, visit: agp.on.ca/exhibitions/lyn-carter-the-pinks/

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Lyn Carter works primarily in sculpture as well as drawing, video and animation. She has exhibited across Canada and in China, the U.S.A., Australia, Britain, Spain and Mexico. Her work is represented in a number of permanent collections, among them the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, U.S.A., Cambridge Galleries in Cambridge, Ontario, the AstraZeneca Collection in Mississauga, Ontario, and the Dalhousie Art Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

08/20/2026

We’re excited to share that Briar Sutherland has stepped into a new role as Curatorial Coordinator – Public Gallery and Contemporary Collections at the Art Gallery of Peterborough!

Briar has worked with the Gallery for more than 13 years, contributing to exhibition installation, collections management, visitor services, communications, operations support, and volunteer coordination. She holds an Honours degree in Art History with a Fine Art Studio Minor from York University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Museum Management and Curatorship from Fleming College. Her professional experience also includes work in exhibition coordination, guest curation, cultural heritage, public art, and accessibility.

Through these varied experiences, Briar brings a rich combination of practical and theoretical knowledge to this new role. Her work alongside artists and curatorial teams has shaped a thoughtful approach to how artists and their work are cared for, contextualized, and positioned to create meaning and build connections with audiences.

Briar shares:

“I’m so excited to step into this role and contribute in new ways to an institution and community that has been such an important part of my professional life. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work across many areas of the AGP, gaining different perspectives on the work of a public gallery and its audiences. Through all of my professional experiences, supporting artists and their work has remained at the centre of my practice. I’m looking forward to bringing those perspectives together in this new role and continuing to foster meaningful connections between artists, artworks, and our community.”

Congratulations, Briar! We’re excited to see where this next chapter takes you and the AGP.

08/19/2026

💥Sponsorship Spotlight💥
We are excited to announce that the Art Gallery of Peterborough is once again a sponsor for our Monarch Festival held on Sept. 19th in Peterborough, beginning at 10am.. They have provided an incredible prize package for our monarch butterfly/pollinator themed art contest winner.
Their gallery is found at 250 Crescent St, Peterborough. Admission is free, but donations in support of AGP programming are always appreciated.
Thanks again Art Gallery of Peterborough for your wonderful support!.
https://agp.on.ca/

08/15/2026

Introducing Gallery Gatherings: Art & Conversation, a new adult program at the AGP designed for curious minds and meaningful conversation.

Join us for a private guided tour of our current exhibitions, then settle in for a relaxed group discussion exploring the ideas, themes, and stories behind the artwork. No art background required, just curiosity and a willingness to share perspectives.

🗓 Thursdays, September 17 & November 19
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
Free | Registration required

Gallery Gatherings offers a welcoming space to slow down, look closely, and connect through art.

Learn more about the program and how to register at: agp.on.ca/learn/programs/adult-programs/gallery-gatherings/