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🍂 September is here and that means the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is right around the corner!
For one vibrant autumn weekend, artists across Peterborough and the Kawarthas will open the doors to their working studios, inviting you into the spaces where ideas take shape and materials become finished works. Explore painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, and more while meeting local artists, watching demonstrations, and experiencing creativity where it’s made.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious about the process behind the work, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour (KAST) invites you to discover the remarkable talent rooted in our community.
📅 September 26 & 27, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
🎨 Free & self-guided
Start planning your route at kast.agp.on.ca or visit the link in our profile!
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❤️ The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us celebrate and support the artists who make our community so vibrant!
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Photos by Zach Ward, We Design Group featuring: Kim Beavis Sanderson, Don Clark, Nick Leniuk, Thomas Aitken & Kate Hyde, and Mary McLoughlin.
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Sep 10
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 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:
🩷 @lyndcarter 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 @thewoodstockartgallery
🍂 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.
#AGPtbo #WhatsOn #Exhibitions #FamilySunday #ArtGallery
Sep 3
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: https://agp.on.ca/2026/09/02/fall-programs-at-the-gallery/ — or check out the link in our profile!
#AGPtbo #Learn #MakeArt
Sep 3
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
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
Oct 3, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm | ages 15 – 18
Print, Press, and Bind with Jeffrey Macklin
Wednesdays, Oct 7 – 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm | ages 18+
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COMMUNITY
The AGP and Adult Leisure @ptborecreation 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/ or check out the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #ArtGallery #WhatsOn #September #Exhibitions #Events #Programs
Sep 1
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
#AGPtbo #ArtEducation #ArtPrograms #FallPrograms #MakeArt
Aug 27
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 @ptbomuseumarchives 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/ or check out the News & Updates section of our website by heading to the link in our profile.
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.
#AGPtbo #PeterboroughMuseumArchives #DennisTourbin #ArtAndHistory #CanadianArt
Aug 26
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 @thewoodstockartgallery
For more information, visit: agp.on.ca/exhibitions/lyn-carter-the-pinks/ or check out the link in our profile.
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Lyn Carter @lyndcarter 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.
#AGPtbo #LynCarter #ThePinks
Aug 21
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.
Aug 20
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/
Aug 15
✨Current Exhibitions at the AGP✨
"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 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 experience what`s on view!
These exhibitions are on view at the AGP until October 4. Don`t miss them!
Learn more at: agp.on.ca/whats-on/
📷 1: Installation view of Lyn Carter: The Pinks. Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.
📷 2: Installation view of the 42nd Annual KAST Selections exhibition. Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.
📷 3: Installation view of "all of your secrets are safe here with me." Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group.
#AGPtbo #WhatsOn #Exhibitions #ArtGallery
Aug 12
☀️ Summer Hours at the AGP
From July 1 to September 6, the Art Gallery of Peterborough is open daily from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Drop in to explore our exhibitions and discover something new! Admission is always free.
#AGPtbo #SummerHours #ArtGallery
Aug 10
This fall, step into the studios of artists across the Peterborough–Kawarthas 🍂✨🎨
The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is your invitation to meet artists, see their creative processes, and experience the places where ideas take shape.
Join us September 26 & 27 for this free, self-guided weekend experience.
Meet this year’s participating artists and plan your route at: kast.agp.on.ca
#KAST2026 #StudioTour
Aug 8
Visit Lyn Carter: The Pinks!
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 @thewoodstockartgallery
#AGPtbo #LynCarter #ThePinks
Aug 5
☀️ Civic Holiday Weekend ☀️
We`re open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we`d love to see you this weekend! Join us on August 2 from 1–4 PM for Family Sunday, our free, drop-in artmaking program for all ages.
Please note that the Art Gallery of Peterborough will be closed on Monday, August 3 for the Civic Holiday.
Plan your visit, explore our current exhibitions, and get creative with us before the long weekend wraps up! 🎨
Jul 31
☀️ Summer Hours at the AGP
From July 1 to September 6, the Art Gallery of Peterborough is open daily from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Drop in to explore our exhibitions and discover something new! Admission is always free.
#AGPtbo #SummerHours #ArtGallery
Jul 25
Today we’re spotlighting the work of Jim Dine from the AGP #PermanentCollection! Taking inspiration from his piece “8 Hearts / Look,” here are eight fun facts about the artist:
❤️ The heart is a recurring motif in his work. He uses the ubiquitous shape to experiment with texture and colour.
🧡 For the artist the heart is more than a symbol, it is a continuous self-portrait. His emotional connection to the shape stems from a childhood valentine!
💛 He was an important part of the performance-based Happenings movement with Swedish American artist Claes Oldenburg and Amercian artist Allan Kaprow. Happenings were live performances that relied heavily on audience participation that often blended visual art, poetry, and dance.
💚 Dine has worked across a variety of mediums including printmaking, photography, sculpture, drawing, performance, painting, and even poetry!
🩵 His work sits outside the standard categories used to define artistic movements, but is considered part of Pop Art, Neo-Dada, and Neo-expressionism.
🖤 Since 1960 his work has been shown in over 300 solo exhibitions.
🩶 Dine focuses on personal touches and evidence of the human hand in his printmaking practice to counter the mechanical nature of the medium.
🌈 His work is held in many collections all over the world including the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), Centres Georges Pompidou (Paris, France), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), and the Art Gallery of Peterborough!
Big thanks to Anna, our Summer Curatorial & Public Engagement Assistant, for pulling this collection spotlight together! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵🖤🩶 “8 Hearts / Look,” is on display at the AGP until October 4, 2026. Check it out on your next visit.
Image: Jim Dine, 8 Hearts / Look, 1970, offset lithograph on paper. Collection of the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
Jul 24
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