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Happening this weekend! Join us at the AGP on Saturday, March 7 for an artist-led conversation with Cole Swanson and Scott Rogers. These artists will respond to Swanson’s solo exhibition Lithic Life (on view at the AGP until March 29, 2026).

Lithic Life is a mid-career survey of Swanson’s material and ecological investigations into geology, landscape, and pigment making. Drawing on the rich mineral diversity just north of Peterborough, the exhibition brings together panel paintings, mineral pigments made from materials gathered in the region, documentation of ephemeral rockface murals, and a site-specific natural-colour work created from the gallery’s own surroundings — work that reveals deep time and the material histories embedded in the land.

Rogers’ installation Mutualism (Fixed Assets), on view at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa until April 12, takes the form of a site-responsive bird feeding station assembled from foraged broken automobile parts. Rooted in his interest in human infrastructures that care for non-human life, the work gestures toward ecological renewal emerging from industrial leftovers.

Presented in partnership with The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Swanson and Rogers will explore the connections and questions raised by their practices in this rich interorganizational exchange.

Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Free + open to all.

We strive to be a scent-free facility, please help us keep the air we share fragrance-free.

Photo by Zach Ward, We Design Group

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Join us at the AGP on March 7 for an artist-led conversation with Cole Swanson and Scott Rogers. These artists will respond to Swanson’s solo exhibition Lithic Life (on view at the AGP until March 29, 2026).

Lithic Life is a mid-career survey of Swanson’s material and ecological investigations into geology, landscape, and pigment making. Drawing on the rich mineral diversity just north of Peterborough, the exhibition brings together panel paintings, mineral pigments made from materials gathered in the region, documentation of ephemeral rockface murals, and a site-specific natural-colour work created from the gallery’s own surroundings — work that reveals deep time and the material histories embedded in the land.

Rogers’ installation Mutualism (Fixed Assets), on view at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa until April 12, takes the form of a site-responsive bird feeding station assembled from foraged broken automobile parts. Rooted in his interest in human infrastructures that care for non-human life, the work gestures toward ecological renewal emerging from industrial leftovers.

Presented in partnership with The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Swanson and Rogers will explore the connections and questions raised by their practices in this rich interorganizational exchange.

Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Free + open to all.
We strive to be a scent-free facility, please help us keep the air we share fragrance-free.

Photo by Annique Monet.

@coleswansonart @sc.rog @rmgoshawa #ArtistTalk #InConversation

Happy Friday! It`s been a minute since we`ve shared a collection feature, so today we’re highlighting the work of Anne Meredith Barry from the AGP #PermanentCollection ❄️

Anne Meredith Barry (1932-2003) was born and received her formal education in Toronto, Ontario. Drawn to the landscape, Barry travelled across Canada seeking inspiration. In 1971 an artist residency brought her to Conception Bay, Newfoundland. Captivated by the province’s rugged beauty, she returned regularly until 1986, when she and her husband permanently relocated to the east coast.

“Here, I live surrounded by an environment which is characterized by constant change… turbulent coastal weather, four dramatically different seasons, and the endless rhythmic migration of icebergs, whales, seabirds and sea creatures. Behind my studio the high cliffs, freshwater ponds and evergreen forests are home to the land-based animals and birds. My neighbours and I inhabit the space between these worlds, aware of and affected by both.” – Anne Meredith Barry

Over the course of her career, Barry received many accolades. She was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) in 1995, received an honorary doctorate from the Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1998, and was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal in January 2003 for her support of the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

See this work on your next visit! It is currently on view in the exhibition, "Source Material: works from the Permanent Collection," until March 29, 2026.

📷 Anne Meredith Barry, Daybreak 4, undated, mixed media engraving on paper, ed. 35/50. Collection of the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

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New at the AGP: Art Together 🎨

Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, this guided studio program invites little ones and their grown-ups to explore colour, texture, and simple art techniques in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

Each session encourages curiosity and creativity through playful experimentation. All materials are provided and clean-up is taken care of.

Join us for our first session on Sunday, February 15, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Registration required.

Spend a creative afternoon together!

For more information and to register, visit: agp.on.ca/learn/programs/art-together/ or checkout the link in our profile.

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Snofest Family Sunday returns to the Art Gallery of Peterborough with an afternoon of art and discovery for visitors of all ages! ❄️

Begin with a scavenger hunt through the galleries, a playful way to look closely and explore, then head to the studio to create your own Snofest Pete.

Sunday, February 15
Drop in between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Free admission. No pre-registration required. All are welcome.

Please Note: AGP Family Sundays are very popular and studio capacity is limited. There may be wait times for the art making activities.

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Couples, besties, soulmates, roommates: this one’s for all dynamic duos💕🎨

Our Valentine’s Portrait Painting Workshop is a cozy, creative way to spend a Friday evening, whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or just your mutual appreciation for creative expression.

🗓 Feb 13 at 6 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Peterborough
🎨 All skill levels welcome

Grab your person and join us.

👉 Learn more + register at: agp.on.ca/learn/programs/adult-programs/valentines-portrait-painting-for-couples/ or visit the link in our profile.

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Get your applications in! 🎨 The deadline for the 2026 Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is this weekend.

The studio tour offers artists working in a wide range of styles and media the opportunity to share their practice with the public, connect directly with potential supporters and the community, and promote their work.

There are more ways than ever to participate in the studio tour:

Standard KAST Application
Ideal for artists with a dedicated workspace who are excited and able to host visitors. Open your studio doors, invite the public into your creative environment, share your process, and connect with audiences who are curious about how and where your work is made.

KAST Artist Hub Application
A great fit if you want the exposure and networking opportunity of the studio tour without hosting visitors in your own space. The Artist Hub offers a welcoming, shared setting to connect with new audiences, showcase your work, and take part in the energy of the tour.

🗓 Application deadline: February 1, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our profile

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