A big overdue thank you to the musical stylings of John Pecek, who played during our May 26th opening reception for Bright, Bold & Beautiful. John has been playing music and entertaining many in the Quinte area for sometime now. We look forward to our upcoming exhibits with John as a key role in making an enjoyable evening for all. Thanks John! 

Looking to add a musical touch to your next event, party or anniversary contact John at guitarjohn3@hotmail.com

Belleville artist Martina Escudero-Wolf brings out the playful side in all of us aiming to put a smile on our faces and brighten up our day. This is the beauty of art. Art can enhance our day, change our mood, put things in perspective and hold true in our mind until, we just have to have the very thing that made us feel the way we did the first time we saw it! Come by the gallery to experience the bright, bold and beautiful in art and in yourself. For inquires call 613 961 1977 x231 and for more information about Martina Escudero-Wolf click here.

Martina Escudero-Wolf & "Funky Sunset"

"Bird Perspective" by Martina Escudero-Wolf

Plein air painter Brandy Gale lives and works in Prince Edward County she is a member of Arts on Main Gallery in Picton and the Rednersville Road "Studios on the Bay" tour. Brandy keeps herself busy by painting at every chance she gets, on the road or at home. Read more about Brandy's colourful, energetic work and self by clicking here. Enjoy the magic of expressionism by viewing Brandy's plein air paintings Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm & Sunday by appointment only; inquire about our payment plans and free delivery services by calling 613 961 1977 x 231

Brandy Gale and her piece "Night Bird".

"Koi Pond No 9" by Brandy Gale.

Gudrun Gallo, has spent the last ten years developing a style completely her own. Gudrun brings a wonderful design quality to each new piece complimenting her forms with bright colours, wonderful for any room in your home. View Gudrun's work here at Gallery ArtPlus Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm ask about our payment plans and free delivery services. For more information about Gudrun Gallo click here or call 613 961 1977 x 231

"The Social Club" by Gudrun Gallo

Gudrun Gallo & "Spring Arrival"

Currently on display until June 25th "Bright, Bold & Beautiful" features the work of Wellington artist Pamela Carter, known for her Wellington and Toronto scenes Pamela has spent the last year developing her current abstract series. To read more about Pamela Carter click here view Pamela's work here at Gallery ArtPlus Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm & Sunday by appointment inquire about our payment plans and free delivery services by calling 613 961 1977 x 231

Pamela Carter & "Irreversible Encounter"

"Ruby Red Razzamatazz" by Pamela Carter

May 26 - Gallery ArtPlus, Belleville Join us for the opening to our Bright, Bold & Beautiful exhibit at the end of the month, Thursday, May. 26, Bright, Bold & Beautiful is an exhibit curated around the bright, the bold & the beautiful in artists and their creativity. This exhibit will feature the work of Pamela Carter, Brandy Gale, Gudrun Gallo and Martina Escudero-Wolf. Read about all the featured artists here.

"Lumelectric" by Pamela Carter

"Lemons 4" By Brandy Gale

"Paeans for Poppies" By Gudrun Gallo

"Mosaic 1" By Martina Escudero-Wolf

Opening April. 14th is our spring exhibit: Spring Spectacular featuring the work of Robert Blenderman, Valerie Kent, Tina Osborne and Patricia Pidoux, read more about our upcoming featured artists below -  opening reception Thursday, April. 21st from 6:00pm - 8:00pm all are welcome.

Robert Blenderman was born in Bensburg, Germany. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 19 and arrived in Kingston where he worked for a period of time before moving to Ontario’s north to work and begin his, now extensive, painting career.  Blenderman later moved back to Kingston and in 1988 pursued his passion full time. Robert is a versatile artist who uses different mediums and styles to his perfection. His pen & ink sketches of non-objective art and urbanscapes have been commissioned by many small businesses and corporations. In 1987 a book of his drawings was published “Whig Standard Pen & Ink drawings by Robert A. Blenderman”. With his palette of bold colours he is able to convey on canvas his passion for life. He has had to date over 100 solo and group art exhibitions.  Private and public collections of his work are across Canada, U.S.A. and Europe. In 2006 a book was published of his urbanscapes “Kingston a City in Canada, Paintings by Robert A. Blenderman”.

Valerie Kent B.Ed., B.F.A., M.F.A., O.C.T. is an experienced artist and teacher who paints in studio and en plein air. She studied at Ècole des Beaux Arts, Concordia University, University of Iowa, St. Francis Xavier University, York University, and University of Toronto, Ontario Institute of Education. Valerie paints in watercolours, acrylics, oils and mixed media. She presents workshops and courses to art societies and at colleges throughout Ontario. In summer she leads art river cruises in France and land trips to Italy. Her artwork is in many collections worldwide and is represented by commercial galleries including Gallery Artplus in Belleville, Ontario. She writes articles for art publications and enjoys doing art demonstrations on television shows. You can find Valerie teaching collage and texture with mixed media at Loyalist College in Belleville this spring.

Tina Osborne has lived worked and painted for personal enjoyment in the Quinte area for most of her life she has exhibited her work at various juried shows, such as Art in the County, “Expressions”: the John Parrot Gallery, and the Belleville Arts Association. She regularly participates in “Art in the Community” through the Quinte, Prince Edward and Brighton Arts Council seasonal sales. Currently Tina has worked on a line of durable “Garden Art” which will be the focus of her show at Gallery ArtPlus this April. These pieces are painted on plywood using exterior house paint and then varnished making them suitable to display outdoors. Tina hopes they will bring enhanced colour and light to your outdoor living spaces.

Patricia Pidoux is a signature artist of the Toronto Watercolour Society, and has exhibited with the Ontario Society for Artists, and the International Art Exhibit, Buffalo, New York, and has won numerous awards. Patricia’s work can be found is collected in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Patricia is an honours graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design (Fine Art), and has been painting and drawing since her early years in Montreal. She has taught as an Ontario Ministry of Education Art Specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree from Queen's university, Kingston, where she studied with Andre Bieler, the resident artist. Pidoux enjoys traveling and in September 2001 and again in September 2002, Patricia was guest lecturer on the art and artists of France, and especially of Provence, at the University of Toronto School for Continuing Education.

Opening Thursday December 2nd is our Bancroft show, North of Seven, featuring four artists from Bancroft: Sarah Brown, Laurie Calder, Andrew Edgar and Heather Inwood-Montrose. Join us for the opening reception ,to this mixed media exhibiton, featuring sculptural works in cast iron and soapstone. Along with large scale oil paintings and pen & ink pointillism. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Thursday December 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Laurie Calder

Laurie Calder

Heather Inwood-Montrose

Heather Inwood Montrose

Andrew Edgar

Andrew Edgar

Gallery ArtPlus welcomed David Alexander, Maura Joy Lustig, Milé Murtanovski and Giancarlo Piccin to the gallery November 4th. These four talented artists are a part of our autumn exhibit: "Fall Expressions". The exhibit will run for the remainder of the month, until Saturday November 27th, so, if you haven't made it to the gallery yet there is still plenty of time to support your local artists. If you missed the opening reception see some of our shots from the evening below, take a virtual tour and see the works by our featured artists here.

Gallery ArtPlus will feature the work of two celebrated Inuk artists from northern Quebec later this month. Come chat with Sarah Lisa Kasudluak and Tanya Mesher Jones, whose work was featured at this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver. All are welcome to our meet and greet Saturday October 23rd from 11am - 5pm, refreshments provided.

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