The Mayor's Week of the Arts returns May 25 to 29! This year's event will bring together new and returning events for a five-day celebration of the arts. Residents are encouraged to attend as many events as possible.
Photo Gallery: 2019 Week for the Arts Highlights will appear here on the public site.
| Event | Date | Time | Admission | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor's Week of the Arts Opening Reception | May 25 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Free | Join us at the John M. Parrott Gallery and enjoy light refreshments, browse a display of local art and celebrate as we kick off our annual Mayor’s Week of the Arts celebrations. |
| Quinte Arts en Plein Air Festival | May 26 to 29 | All day |
Free to Attend |
Emerging and established artists will leave their studios behind to paint and showcase their work “en plein air" during this week-long festival. Visitors will find artists using various mediums (oil, watercolour, acrylic and soft pastel) painting at their easels throughout Downtown Belleville, the Old East Hill, Victoria Park, Zwick’s Park, Meyers Pier, the Waterfront Trail and Signal Brewery in Corbyville. Those interested in registering as an artist are encouraged to visit Quinte Arts Council's website for details. |
| "Scenes from a Park" Opening Night | May 26 | 7:30 to 9 p.m. |
Ticketed |
Join us at the Theatre in the Wings for the opening night of River & Main Theatre Company's production of "Scenes From a Park" on Thursday, May 26. The show will feature three short plays from Belleville playwrights - "Conversation Park" by Margaret Ruttan, "A Single Step" by Bill Petch and "Best Medicine" by Rick Zimmerman - with some musical surprises thrown in. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll leave the theatre smiling, guaranteed. Tickets are $22 each (including service charge) and all proceeds will go to the theatre for future events and programs. Shows run May 26 to June 5. Get your tickets online today! |
| "In-Discussion with Best-Selling Author Linwood Barclay" Event | May 27 | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Ticketed | Join us for this special presentation with Linwood Barclay at the John M. Parrott Gallery and hear a short reading from his brand new thrilling novel! Refreshments will be provided and questions will be taken by Mr. Barclay following the presentation. Attendees will also receive a copy of his new book "Take Your Breath Away" which will be released May 17. Tickets are $5 and proceeds will go back to the Belleville Public Library for future events and programs. Get your ticket online today! |
| Outdoor Concert with the Quinte Symphony and Impish Grins | May 27 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Free | This FREE outdoor concert will take place under the Lions' Pavilion at West Zwick's Park. It is also the opening night for Pop-ups on the Bay's 2022 season so come early and grab your dinner as well - don't forget your lawn chair! |
| Spring Family Funfest | May 28 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free | The Belleville Chamber of Commerce's Spring Family Funfest will take place at West Zwick's Park. This FREE family-friendly event is a unique and fun opportunity for people of all ages to get in touch with their creative side, featuring arts and crafts tents, balloon art, face and arm art, button making, hands-on art workshops and more! |
| "Grey Roads" Documentary Screening | May 28 | 4 to 6 p.m. | Free | In this film by Toronto filmmaker Jesse McCracken, the question posed—"What makes a good man?"— is answered very differently by both his father and grandfather. Beautifully shot in black and white, this sensitive film debates what's lost and gained in this dual portrait of a changing family and town. Join us for a FREE screening of the documentary at the John M. Parrott Gallery, to be followed by a special question and answer period with the filmmaker. (Content Warning: Includes nudity and coarse/obscene language that some viewers may find offensive) |
| Quinte Arts en Plein Air Closing Ceremony | May 29 | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Free | The energy and excitement of the Quinte Arts en Plein Air festival culminates in the closing ceremony and awards presentation at the John M. Parrott Gallery, where judges will award prizes to artists totaling over $5,000. All are welcome to attend. Art lovers are also encouraged to visit the Plein Air Exhibit from May 29, throughout the month of June to see the works on display. |