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Membership
Join Us!
Be part of something inspiring!
When you become a Member of the Art Gallery of Northumberland, you do more than join a gallery—you join a vibrant community of art lovers, supporters, and cultural champions.
Your membership plays a vital role in helping us present meaningful
exhibitions, expand our Permanent Collection, and deliver programs that connect art and our community.
Your Membership
As a Member, you are an essential partner in our continued growth as a regional cultural institution. Together, we are strengthening the Gallery’s presence, expanding access to the visual arts, and ensuring a sustainable and inspiring future for creativity in our region. We invite you to explore our level-based membership program—designed to foster creativity, inspire experience, and deepen community connections.
Venue
The AGN’s main gallery space offers 550 square feet of modern elegance, including hardwood floors and gallery quality lighting. Artwork by Canadian artists, from the AGN’s collection and by local artists, will provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and reception.
Located in Victoria Hall, an excellent example of the traditional style of 1850’s architecture, including ornate details. The three story Town Hall building has been updated to modern standards, while maintaining the historical craftsmanship for all to enjoy today.
Catering
Feel Good Town Catering
Brad operates a catering business in Cobourg. He has had the opportunity in doing many events at Victoria Hall. Brad is a highly acclaimed Chef of 25 years of experience from across Canada. FGTC working with local suppliers and the community to provide exceptional eco-conscious custom food options. He takes pride in working with the client and is encouraged to make the best of their special day. He has had the honour of collaborating with a variety of clients, Jennifer Lopez, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Cirque de Soleil on repeated occasions.
Violinist
Louella Alatiit
Louella is a Canadian born violinist from the Northwest Territories. Her career toured throughout Europe, Asia, North American. Louella has located to the Northhumberland area after living in the Netherlands for 15 years to be closer to family. Her passion of performance focuses on classical, baroque and romantic music. Louella has preformed in groups location in France, Belgium, Switzerland to name just a few. This included working with work renowned conductors and directors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Vladmir Jurowski and Ton Koopman.
She aspires to teach and make an impact to the next generation of musician as she has done over the last 25 years.
*For the Inspire Excellence membership plan you can add up to two names.
**For the Lveel 3: Creative Community Connections you can add up to three names.
Access to Creativity
45
Level 1
Valid for 12 months
Free admission to exhibitions
Free admission to over 80 participating GOG institutions
Member’s rate for submission to the Annual Juried Exhibition
Newsletter subscription
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
Inspire Experience
75
Level 2
Valid for 12 months
Free admission to exhibitions
Free admission to 80+ Ontario public art galleries
Member’s rate to the Annual Juried Exhibition
Newsletter subscription
Private Gallery tours
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
Member’s program rate
Complementary Gallery Publications
Creative Community Connections
250
Level 3
Valid for 12 months
Free admission to exhibitions
Free admission to 80+ Ontario public art galleries
Member’s rate to the Annual Juried Exhibition
Newsletter subscription
Private Gallery tours
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
Member’s program rate
Complementary Gallery publications
Collaboration with the Gallery and community partners
Publication and website recognition
Reduced rate space, meetings and events
Choose Your Membership
Support the Gallery and join a community of art lovers.
Membership Events
Canvas and Cupid, Membership
A cozy paint-and-sip evening filled with creativity, laughter, and sweet treats. From friends to couples, everyone painted their hearts out and made the night a celebration of art and connection.
Artful Wellness, Members Exclusive
Our members took time to pause, breathe, and reconnect during the second edition of Artful Wellness. A tranquil evening combing the calming power of sound and energy healing.
Membership Exhibition Preview
Members enjoyed the first of exhibition, Observing Landscapes | Selections from the Permanent Collection.
Foster creativity, inspire experience and deepen community connections.
Your membership plays a vital role in helping us present more meaningful exhibitions, care for and expand our Permanent Collection, and deliver engaging programs that connect art and community across Northumberland County and beyond.
By becoming a Member you are supporting the Gallery and joining a community of art lovers.
Your membership helps the Gallery to acquire new artworks to enrich the permanent collection, support the exhibitions programme and to expand awareness and appreciation of the visual arts.
Our level-based membership program fosters opportunities within our community, inspiring exhibition engagement, experiencing our permanent collection and program participation.
Join a Community of Art Lovers!
Your support directly advances our mission:
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To elevate the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts in the region through the development, exhibition, and preservation of our Permanent Collection and through expert-curated exhibitions.
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Membership contributions help us to:
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Acquire and preserve artworks for our Permanent Collection
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Present exceptional exhibitions by regional, national, and emerging artists
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Expand arts education initiatives for all ages
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Strengthen partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations
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Enhance regional outreach and cultural tourism
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Maintain financial sustainability and responsible stewardship
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Every membership strengthens the AGN’s role as a cornerstone of Cobourg’s creative economy and a catalyst for regional cultural vibrancy.
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Support Northumberland County
Your membership supports outcomes in our community that:
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Enable arts-based learning for our community and beyond. = Level 1, Level 2 and 3
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Enable guest curators to develop programs. = Level 2 and 3
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Inspire stimulating exhibitions and programming. = Level 2 and 3
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Support preservation of our permanent collection: 1500 artworks = Level 2 and 3
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Encourage the ongoing growth of our cultural vitality = Level 3
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So Many More Benefits...
The Art Gallery of Northumberland (AGN) is a member of Galleries Ontario Galleries (GOG).
As a member you gain access to a network of reciprocal benefits that extend your gallery experience beyond a single institution. Membership often includes free or discounted admission to participating galleries across Ontario, as well as access to special exhibitions, events, and programs. These shared benefits foster connection, encourage exploration, and support a vibrant, province-wide arts community.
See full listing here.