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May Newsletter

May 2, 2025

The changing season brings the return of warmer weather, longer days, and new exhibitions and programs at the AGP!

Check out what we’re up to this month in our May Newsletter:


Current Exhibitions

people viewing an installation of artwork during Spencer J Harrison's "Museum of Closetry" exhibition


Spencer J. Harrison
Museum of Closetry

curated by Lucas Azevedo Cabral
April 26 – July 20, 2025

In this exhibition, artist Spencer J. Harrison sculpts with time, history, and preservation to reimagine a world that has always been queer-forward.


Warhol: not so well hidden in plain sight
works from the Permanent Collection

curated by Lucas Azevedo Cabral
April 26 – July 20, 2025

Queer Provenance: Collecting as Care
works from the Permanent Collection

curated by Lucas Azevedo Cabral
April 26 – July 20, 2025


Two people viewing Laurie De Camillis' exhibition "Four Seasons" in the AGP Ramp Galleries

Summer Art Camp

Join us for a summer filled with fun and creativity!

During the months of July and August we offer weekly camps that explore a wide variety of media and techniques, from painting and drawing to sculpture and stop-motion animation, and everything in between.

Registration for our Summer Art Camps is open. Be sure to register soon! Camps fill up quickly.


Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Volunteer Program
Ages 14 – 17

Join our Youth Volunteer Team to support our Summer Art Camps!

Deadline to apply: June 15, 2025

All of our youth volunteer opportunities count toward High School community service hours.


Upcoming Events

artist Spencer J. Harrison and curator Lucas Azevedo Cabral smile and stand side by side in front of a gallery wall of Spencer's artwork


In Conversation: Spencer J. Harrison and Lucas Azevedo Cabral

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: online via zoom

artist Spencer J. Harrison stands in his exhibition and faces the camera


Artist Talk + Tour: Museum of Closetry

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Main Gallery

artist Laurie De Camillis stands in her exhibition in the ramps of the Art Gallery of Peterborough


Artist Talk: Laurie De Camillis

Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Art Gallery of Peterborough


Education Programs


NEW: Art Start!

Suitable for ages 4-6

Saturday, April May 31: Under the Sea


Saturday Art Club

Suitable for ages 7-11

Saturday, May 24: Clay Sculptures


Adult Art Camp

Suitable for ages 7-11

Thursday, May 22: Clay Creations


Employment Opportunities

We are hiring a Curatorial and Public Programs Assistant and an Education Assistant to work with us this summer through the Young Canada Works (YCW) program.

Deadline to apply:
Thursday May 8, 2025

Learn more about these opportunities at: agp.on.ca/about/employment/


Gallery Shop

compilation of goods from the gallery shop including ceramics, textile, and woodworking

Drop in to the Gallery Shop at the Art Gallery of Peterborough and explore the work of over 60 local and regional artists and makers. The Shop offers a diverse selection of one-of-a-kind works in ceramics, glass, jewellery, and more!

Every purchase from the AGP Gallery Shop supports gallery programs as well as local artists and makers.

Join

Become A Member

Become a member and support the gallery year-round!

Gallery Hours

Regular Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 11 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am to 5 pm
Friday: 11 am to 5 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm

Holiday Hours: Victoria Day Long Weekend

Saturday, May 17: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 18: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, May 19: CLOSED



Admission is free, however donations in support of AGP Programs are always appreciated.


About the Art Gallery of Peterborough

The Art Gallery of Peterborough is a non-profit public gallery dedicated to exhibiting and collecting visual works of art. We present contemporary visual art by artists from the immediate area, region and nation. Exhibitions are supported by artist talks and panels, workshops for all ages, and publications.

The Art Gallery of Peterborough respectfully acknowledges that it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg and offers its gratitude to the First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May those teachings be honoured.


The Art Gallery of Peterborough gratefully acknowledges the support of the following organizations:

logos from: the city of Peterborough, Ontario arts council, province of Ontario, Canada council for the arts, and the government of Ontario

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