Art Gallery of Bancroft
The Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) is a public art gallery in the town of Bancroft, Ontario, Canada. The AGB boasts a permanent collection including a large collection of Oscar Schlienger's work. The AGB Gallery Shop displays work from the area's artists and artisans and exhibitions from local art and craft associations.
Operated by volunteers and financed by fundraising, the AGB mounts 10 exhibitions per year focusing on local artists. Every month the Gallery presents new shows, which include the annual "Invitation - Juried Exhibition". Exhibition proposals are accepted for the Dec 21 and June 21 deadlines.
In encouraging public participation in the visual arts, the Gallery runs a slate of workshops (mostly one-day sessions) throughout the year with talented instructors teaching skills in a variety of artistic media.
New members are always welcome!
Notice
COVID-19 Update
Great news! We are delighted to announce that the Art Gallery has extended its number of days open to now include Wednesdays each week, as well as Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure appropriate physical distancing of visitors, including a limit of 5 visitors allowed in the Gallery at one time.
Current Show
We are excited to welcome the return of Allan O'Marra with his exhibition titled "Recent Figurative Works". Due to caution during the pandemic, we were unable to hold the traditional Opening Reception for Allan, however, he has generously offered to be present at the Gallery on Saturday afternoons in July during his exhibition to engage with the public. Allan is shown below with one of his most ambitious family works on display at the Gallery.
His exhibition feature solo and groups of figures in nature, in water activities and in interiors. One example, shown here, is an oil on canvas titled "Canoeing with Isabelle".
Read more about his exhibition here.
News!
O'Marra Exhibition extended!
The scheduled August exhibition by Connie van Rijn has been deferred to 2021 at the artist's request. Allan O'Marra has graciously agreed to extend his exhibition until Saturday, August 29.
We are open!!
The Art Gallery of Bancroft re-opened on June 18 with a new look. Our physical distancing measures have given the Gallery a more spacious feeling. Come in and see for yourself!
We have a new email address!
Please take a moment to update your address book with our new email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We found we had to switch internet providers to be able to reach all of our membership list at one time.
Call for Monthly Exhibitions, 2021
Artist wishing to be considered for the featured monthly exhibitions in 2021 are welcome to submit their application package, which can be found by following this link.
The Gallery Shop
New at the Gallery Shop!
Here are a few of the new works of art on the Gallery Shop walls and shelves.
Two by Bancroft artist Clasina Weese
Two by Toronto artist Rob Niezen
Gold and Silver Jewellery by Sandy MacFarlane
The Gallery Shop of the AGB offers for sale the unique creations of many talented local and regional artists. In addition to a collection of original paintings in a variety of media on display in the Gallery Shop, visitors are invited to peruse a wide variety of creations in ceramics, textiles and wood, jewelry, art books, art cards, stained glass, and so much more. There are imaginative gift ideas in a variety of prices for all occasions like birthdays, weddings, Mother’s Day, hosting presents and Canadiana gifts for family and friends abroad.
With a visit to the Gallery Shop, finding something special for the hard-to-buy-for person is almost a certainty. The display of artistic creations changes regularly, so there is always something new to admire.
Are you a local or regional artist/artisan who would like to have your work displayed for sale in the Gallery Shop? The Gallery Shop is run on a consignment basis, with the Gallery retaining 35% of the retail price on any sales. All work submitted for consideration will be reviewed by a committee with the intent of determining the suitability and saleability of the work. Note that it is AGB policy that you must be a current member of the Art Gallery of Bancroft to have your work displayed in the Gallery Shop. To learn more of the procedures and requirements for consigning your work to the Gallery Shop, please follow this link.
Workshops
We regret that no workshops are current.y scheduled due the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
