The mandate of the Art Gallery of Northumberland is to promote and provide access to art and related programs as a community gallery for the enjoyment and education of the people of Northumberland County.

We exist to serve all of Northumberland County as a public gallery. We present intellectually stimulating exhibitions and programming, as well as maintain a permanent collection of visual arts. Along with exhibitions we fulfill our mandate through educational activities which encourage active dialogue between the Gallery audience and the visual arts; including lectures, films, workshops, artist talks and tours.

Student educational programs are provided both in the Gallery and in the classroom. Special programs for secondary school students have been developed in collaboration with community schools and teachers.

The AGN is Northumberland County’s largest collecting public art gallery, exhibiting historical, modern and contemporary Canadian art and is a vital cultural hub for artists. 

 

On View

The AGN presents intellectually stimulating exhibitions that spark conversations, inspire creativity and enlighten the minds of all-ages.

Featuring a year-round program of exhibitions, the AGN is committed to nurturing and promoting Canadian artists, and we strive to exhibit works that advance critical enquiry and community connection to contemporary visual arts. 

July 19, 2025

to December 31, 2025

Featuring iconic works by members of the Group of Seven alongside contemporary landscape artists.

November 8, 2025

to January 3, 2026

The AGN hosts a vibrant juried exhibition showcasing a wide variety of artists and art works from across the region and beyond.

July 12, 2025

to September 13, 2025

Through layered textures and shifting colour, Angus explores how the environment outside mirrors the landscape within.

June 7, 2025

to August 30, 2025

This unique exhibition offers a glimpse into the diverse tastes, stories, and perspectives of the team who work with the collection everyday.

January 25, 2026

to October 16, 2026

A Collection Built on Relationships: Inuit Art from the Art Gallery of Northumberland’s Permanent Collection on tour at the Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives.

Events at a Glance

The AGN hosts a variety of community-involved events throughout the year including exhibition opening receptions, artist talks, artist meet-ups, and fundraising initiatives. We also engage with our audiences virtually on various digital platforms. 

Stay connected with us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube or sign up for the AGN Newsletter to learn more about our upcoming events!

August 16, 2025

Calling all young artists ages 7–12! Get ready for a summer full of creativity, hands-on fun, and imaginative adventures.

November 8, 2025

The AGN hosts a vibrant juried exhibition showcasing a wide variety of artists and art works from across the region and beyond.

News & Updates

Follow us and stay connected with the AGN and the amazing artists in our community.

We’re proud to partner with Venture13 in support of their upcoming STEM Summer Camps for Youth this July and August! 
We’re excited to welcome Sofia to the Art Gallery of Northumberland as our Information Tourism Officer this summer!
This year, the Art Gallery of Northumberland proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary.

Get Involved

Our innovative exhibitions and community outreach and education programs are made possible through your support. There are so many ways that you can get involved and help us deliver the best in visual arts programming to our community.

Do you love art? Are you a people person? Get involved and help us deliver the best in visual arts programming to our community.
Your membership helps us acquire new artworks, support the exhibitions programme and to expand appreciation of the visual arts.
Our innovative exhibitions and community outreach and education programs are made possible through your support.

Learn About Art

Encouraging learning through art, with a highly engaging programme, supporting cognitive, fine motor and emotional/affective development in children while encouraging joyful intergenerational engagement with art.

Join the AGN Youth Council — a team of creative, passionate students from across Northumberland County who are shaping the future of youth art experiences.
Bring your class or group to the AGN for a guided tour with art making component. Our programs will stimulate learning through art in a thoughtful and inspiring way.
The Mini Art Gallery project encourages the creation and delivery of art throughout our community, making art accessible to all while encouraging community engagement!

Our Collection

The AGN’s Permanent Collection at present consists of over 1,000 works of local, regional, national and international significance, predominantly by Canadian artists.

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