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Visit JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises at the AGP 💌
In this exhibition, @joellenbrydonartwork draws from the archive of her mother, Jean Armstrong Brydon, who wrote as “Elizabeth Thompson” for The Globe and Mail from 1966 to 1978.
A thoughtful and progressive voice, Jean’s columns captured deeply personal stories within a broader moment of social change, inviting readers into reflection and dialogue.
Through painting and multimedia installation, Brydon revisits these materials to explore the complexity of lived experience and the narratives we construct, both for others and for ourselves.
JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises
Curated by Rhona Wenger
On view until June 28, 2026
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Join us for an Artist Talk with JoEllen Brydon on Saturday, May 9 from 2:00-4:00 PM
Free to attend. All are welcome.
#AGPtbo #JoEllenBrydon #Exhibition #Archive
May 8
Join our team this summer!
We are hiring an Education Assistant and a Curatorial and Public Engagememnt Assistant to work with us this summer through the Young Canada Works (YCW) program.
Deadline to apply:
Thursday, May 7, 2026 through the YCW portal.
Applicants must be YCW eligible.
Learn more at: https://agp.on.ca/about/employment/ or check out the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #SummerJobs #YoungCanadaWorks
May 6
Looking for a creative way to spend some time together this Mother`s Day? 🎨
"Art Together" is a new caregiver-and-child program designed especially for children ages 2-5 and their grownup. Through guided, hands-on art activities, little artists can explore colour, texture, creativity, and play in a relaxed and welcoming studio environment.
This Sunday`s session is all about Flowerpot Painting🌼
Using paint, splatters, dots, and playful mark-making, children will decorate their own mini flowerpots to take home and plant in.
Sunday, May 10
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Suitable for ages 2–5 + caregiver
$35 | $31.50 AGP Members (Tier 3+)
There are still spots available! Learn more and register at: https://agp.on.ca/learn/programs/art-together/
#AGPtbo #ArtEducation
May 6
Looking to work in a creative, community-focused environment? Join our team!
➡️ AGP Art Educators
Deliver gallery, studio, and outreach programs, developing engaging learning experiences rooted in contemporary and art historical ideas.
➡️ AGP Program Assistants
Support the preparation and delivery of programs and events, including setup, materials, and participant experience.
Deadline to apply:
Friday, May 8, 2026
For more information about these opportunities and how to apply, please visit: https://agp.on.ca/about/employment/ or check out the link in our profile.
May 5
Join us Mother’s Day weekend for an artist talk with JoEllen Brydon, shaped by the multigenerational dialogue embedded in her work.
Rooted in her mother’s archive, the exhibition traces a conversation that moves between generations, voices, and lived experience. Through vulnerable questions and lively advice exchanged on newsprint between people who would likely never meet, the archive brings forward stories of our shared humanity, as relevant today as when they were first published.
Brydon has interpreted this rich archive, continuing her practice of bringing documented stories to life through painting and installation. In this exhibition, Brydon was joined by her daughters, opening space for a live exchange that considers what is passed down, what is shared openly, and what is whispered.
📅 Saturday, May 9
🕑 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Free to attend. All are welcome.
For more information, visit: agp.on.ca/event/artist-talk-with-joellen-brydon/ or check out the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #ArtistTalk #JoEllenBrydon
May 4
Spring is in full swing at the Gallery! May brings us new exhibitions, programs, and ways to get involved. Check out what`s happening this month ⬇️
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EXHIBITIONS
JoEllen Brydon
Elizabeth Thompson Advises (April 18 – June 28, 2026)
All About ART (April 18 – June 14, 2026)
House and Home
works from the Permanent Collection (April 18 – June 28, 2026)
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EVENTS
Artist Talk with JoEllen Brydon
Saturday, May 9, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Free to attend. No registration required
Letter Readings from the Archives
June 4, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Fee: $15 | ages 18+ | Limited seating
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STUDIO PROGRAMS
NEW: Art Together: Flowerpot Painting
May 10, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | ages 2 – 5 + caregiver
Adult Art Camp: Abstract Watercolours
May 28, 6:00 – 8:00 pm | ages 18+
Art Start: Blooming Sculptures
May 30, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm | ages 4 – 6
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Volunteer Program, Studio Attendants (Summer Art Camp)
ages 14 – 17
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026
More information at: https://agp.on.ca/connect/volunteer/
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
AGP Art Educator
Casual Non-Union. Apply by May 8, 2026
AGP Program Assistant
Casual Non-Union. Apply by May 8, 2026
Education Assistant (YCW)
Temporary, 14 weeks. Apply by May 7 through YCW
Curatorial and Public Engagement Assistant (YCW)
Temporary, 14 weeks. Apply by May 7 through YCW
Full details at: https://agp.on.ca/about/employment/
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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 #May #Exhibitions #Events #Programs
May 1
Big news! We`re excited to welcome Casandra Lee to the AGP as our new Education Program Coordinator 🎉
Casandra is a mother, educator, and artist who has been connected with the gallery in many ways over the years, most recently as an Art Educator in the AGP studio. A practicing visual artist and author, her work centres storytelling, inclusivity, and vibrant colour.
You may recognize her work from the 2023 ReFrame Film Festival, or from "Under an Apple Tree," in the City of Peterborough`s public art collection at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. Casandra is also the writer and illustrator of two children`s books, "The Sun Dance" (2014) and "Building a Home" (2021), commissioned by the New Canadians Centre.
We`re so happy to have her step into this role and continue building accessible, engaging art experiences for our community.
Welcome, Casandra!
Apr 28
Stop by for a visit and explore our current exhibitions! Three new shows now on view:
➡️ JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises
Paintings, archives, and real advice column letters come together in an exploration of the stories that people tell, to others and themselves.
➡️ All About ART
Returning this spring as an exhibition, featuring work by invited artists in support of the gallery`s exhibitions and programs.
➡️ Home: works from the Permanent Collection
This exhibition brings together works from the AGP Permanent Collection that reflect memory, comfort, and the people and places we return to.
We`re open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Free Admission.
For more information about each exhibition, visit our website at: agp.on.ca/whats-on or visit the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #NewExhibitions
Apr 22
Thank you to all who joined us this past weekend for the opening of JoEllen Brydon at the AGP! It was an incredibly full and lively afternoon, with a packed gallery in celebration of art and community.
JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises continues until June 28, 2026. For more information visit: https://agp.on.ca/exhibitions/elizabeth-thompson-advises/
The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm. Admission is always free.
Photos by Zach Ward, We Design Group
@joellenbrydonartwork #JoEllenBrydon #Exhibition #OpeningReception #ArtGallery #AGPtbo
Apr 21
We’ve been busy this week! A little sneak #BehindTheScenes of #InstallWeek 👀
JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises opens tomorrow (April 18) at the AGP. Join us at 2 PM to celebrate at the Opening Reception 🎉
@joellenbrydonartwork
Apr 17
Got a student looking for something creative this upcoming PA Day? We`ve got you covered!
Join us for a day of hands-on artmaking designed for young artists ready to explore new techniques and ideas.
This month’s program focuses on monotype and experimental printmaking, where participants will play with layered colour, stencils, and texture to create one-of-a-kind prints. Guided by our art educators, the day encourages creative risk-taking, skill-building, and plenty of room to experiment.
Friday, April 17
11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages 8–12
A great option for young artists who want to try something new and spend the day making.
Spots still available! Learn more and register at: https://agp.on.ca/learn/programs/pa-day/ or check out the link in our profile.
Apr 15
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is inviting passionate community members to apply for positions on our Board of Directors and Committees.
These volunteer leadership roles help guide the Gallery’s future, support its programs, and strengthen the cultural life of our region. We’re looking for individuals who are excited to contribute their time, insight, expertise, and enthusiasm for the arts.
The AGP is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities.
Deadline extended to: April 19, 2026
#AGPtbo #BoardOfDirectors #Volunteer
Apr 15
Opening this weekend: JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises at the Art Gallery of Peterborough!
In this exhibition, JoEllen Brydon draws from the archive of her mother, Jean Armstrong Brydon, who wrote as “Elizabeth Thompson” for The Globe and Mail from 1966 to 1978. A thoughtful and progressive voice, Jean’s columns captured deeply personal stories within a broader moment of social change, inviting readers into reflection and dialogue. Through painting and multimedia installation, Brydon revisits these materials to explore the complexity of lived experience and the narratives we construct, both for others and for ourselves.
Join us for the Opening Reception:
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕕 2:00 – 4:00 PM
For more information about this exhibition, visit: https://agp.on.ca/exhibitions/elizabeth-thompson-advises/ or check out the link in our profile.
Image 1: JoEllen Brydon, "Readers suggest books on lace, needlework"(detail), acrylic on canvas, 2025. Courtesy of the artist
Image 2: JoEllen Brydon, Elizabeth Thompson Advises (installation view), 2026. Courtesy of Grimsby Public Art Gallery
Image 3: JoEllen Brydon, "Women rebel at wearing bras, burn them in a barbecue," acrylic on canvas, 2021. Courtesy of the artist
#AGPtbo #NewExhibition #OpeningReception #JoEllenBrydon
Apr 14
Know a young artist ready to level up?
Our Portfolio Prep for Young Artists is a hands-on, four-week program designed to help artists (ages 11–14) build a portfolio they feel proud of.
Working alongside practicing artists, participants will develop new skills, experiment with different approaches, and learn how to present their work in a way that reflects both creativity and technical ability. Build confidence, learn to take creative risks, and create work that stands out.
Thursdays, April 30 – May 21
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Perfect for any young artist thinking about applying to a High School arts program!
🔗 Spots still available. Learn more and register at: https://agp.on.ca/learn/programs/teen-programs/portfolio-prep/ or visit the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #ArtsEducation #Portfolio
Apr 14
Join us next weekend to celebrate the opening of JoEllen Brydon | Elizabeth Thompson Advises at the Art Gallery of Peterborough!
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕕 2:00 – 4:00 PM
In this exhibition, JoEllen Brydon draws from the archive of her mother, Jean Armstrong Brydon, who wrote as “Elizabeth Thompson” for The Globe and Mail from 1966 to 1978. A thoughtful and progressive voice, Jean’s columns captured deeply personal stories within a broader moment of social change, inviting readers into reflection and dialogue. Through painting and multimedia installation, Brydon revisits these materials to explore the complexity of lived experience and the narratives we construct, both for others and for ourselves.
For more information about this exhibition, visit: https://agp.on.ca/exhibitions/elizabeth-thompson-advises/ or check out the link in our profile.
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This event is free to attend and open to the public. All are welcome.
We strive to be a scent-free facility: please help us keep the air we share fragrance free.
#AGPtbo #NewExhibition #OpeningReception #JoEllenBrydon
Apr 10
The exhibition may be over, but the conversation continues!
Earlier last month, we hosted "In Conversation: Cole Swanson & Scott Rogers," an artist-led discussion exploring the ideas, materials, and questions that connect each artist’s practice.
You can now watch the full talk on our YouTube channel! Check out the link in our profile.
#AGPtbo #ArtistTalk #InConversation
Apr 1
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