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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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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.

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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.

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