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

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

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

In Conversation: Spencer J. Harrison and Lucas Azevedo Cabral
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: online via zoom

Artist Talk + Tour: Museum of Closetry
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Main Gallery

Artist Talk: Laurie De Camillis
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Art Gallery of Peterborough
Education Programs



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

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.
Become A Member
Become a member and support the gallery year-round!
Members receive specialized benefits at all levels.
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:

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