The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located on the traditional territory of the Michi Sagiig Anishinaabe in the territory covered by the Williams Treaty, Treaty 20.
We are a non-profit public gallery with an over forty year history of groundbreaking exhibitions and programs. Located in the City of Peterborough, we are rooted in the Kawartha region and make significant contributions to local culture while actively participating in the broader national discourse.
Mandate
Our goal is to present contemporary visual art by artists from the region and across the nation. Some historical and international works are also shown. The exhibitions are supported by programs including lectures, workshops, and publications. We make curatorial choices in selecting the work for each particular exhibition, whether it is featured in the main gallery or in the smaller exhibition areas.
Vision
A gathering place that engages the community and promotes the arts as a cornerstone of community creativity and development.
Mission
As an exhibition venue with educational programs, the AGP will present a variety of visual art experiences and explorations to stimulate and expand public perception of art as a part of our life and community.
The Youth Art Mentorship Program (YAM) presents senior high school students with the opportunity to learn from professional mentors to gain valuable skills as professional artists and create work for a public exhibition. Youth artists will also receive training in valuable transferrable employment skills in visual arts and creative administration, which can open doors to a breadth of careers including animation, industrial design, architecture, and the non-profit sector.
Guided by the Artist Mentor, Curator, and Education Programming Coordinator, artists selected for the YAM program will work independently and as a collective of peers to develop new ideas and create artwork for their curated public art exhibition at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Artists will also be given free access to studio time, materials, and equipment, as well as receive payment as professional artists for their exhibition.
Eligibility:
To participate in this program, applicants must be:
- a grade 11 or 12 student enrolled in high school or an alternative education setting.
- between the ages of 16 and 20.
- a resident of the City of Peterborough or Peterborough County.
- able to access transportation to attend in-person programs at the Art Gallery of Peterborough.
- have not previously been selected to participate in the Youth Art Mentorship Program.
Please note:
The Art Gallery of Peterborough strives to reflect the whole of our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Previous participants of the program are ineligible to apply.
We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for staff, volunteers, artists, visitors, and patrons, and actively work to reflect the diversity of our community. As such, applicants will not be discriminated against for any reason, including but not limited to issues of race, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, class.
The Peterborough-Kawarthas region is rich with talented artists practicing in a range of styles and media. Each year, the Art Gallery of Peterborough (AGP) presents the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour (KAST) as a part of its commitment to art education, the local arts sector, and the economic prosperity of local artists.
KAST offers the public a chance to view art in the working spaces of artists, while artists get the opportunity to share their practice, connect with potential supporters, and promote their work. The two-day Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is self-driven, and admission is free. The AGP also mounts a supporting exhibition to preview the outstanding quality, spirit, and variety of artists on the Studio Tour.
Application deadline is February 19, 2024 @11:59pm
Please note:
- We do not accept hard-copy or emailed submissions.
- Jury decisions are final.
- Submission of application does not ensure acceptance to the tour.
- Artists will be notified of jury results by mid-March.
If you are having issues, or you are unable to submit your application through Submittable, please contact:
Andrew Ihamaki
Education Programming Coordinator
705-743-9179 ext. 2025
Volunteer with us!
Are you an art lover? Enthusiastic about supporting your regional gallery? Committed to connecting people with art? Then apply to volunteer at the Art Gallery of Peterborough!
About:
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is a not-for-profit public gallery dedicated to exhibiting and collecting contemporary Canadian visual works of art. Exhibitions are augmented with a variety of programs such as artists talks, educational programs, studio tours, workshops for all ages, and publications. The gallery has an active membership program, as well as a gallery shop. The gallery is located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario, adjacent to Del Crary Park, on the shore of Little Lake.
General Requirements:
In addition to the following application, each applicant will be required to attend an interview as well as mandatory orientation and training with gallery staff prior to commencing volunteer service.
Upon acceptance, each volunteer will be asked to provide a Standard Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector where applicable). We will provide a request letter in order to obtain.
Please Note: We have hit our volunteer capacity for 2023 and are now accepting applications for 2024. Any applications received will not be reviewed until the New Year.
Volunteer with us!
Are you interested in volunteering as part of our Art Education Team?
We have exciting volunteer opportunities for youth (aged 14 - 25) to join our Youth Volunteer Team.
If you are looking to try working in education and the arts, then become a Youth Volunteer! You’ll gain leadership experience in a creative and fun environment, make new friends and some art, too. Most importantly, you’ll be supporting the arts and arts education in our community. AGP Youth Volunteers will learn to work in a team and have an opportunity to support professional artists in a creative space, assisting with Children's Art Programs.
General Requirements:
In addition to the following application, each applicant will be required to attend an interview as well as mandatory orientation and training with gallery staff prior to commencing volunteer service.
If you are 18 or older: Upon acceptance, each volunteer will be asked to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. We will provide you a letter to help you obtain this record check.
Please Note: We have hit our volunteer capacity for 2023 and are now accepting applications for 2024. Any applications received will not be reviewed until the New Year.
Apply to exhibit in the Main or Ramp galleries
Application deadline: ongoing
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is located on the traditional territory of the Michi Sagiig Anishinaabe in the territory covered by the Williams Treaty, Treaty 20.
We accept submissions on an ongoing basis from artists and guest curators for the main and ramp galleries. A floor plan of the main gallery is available for download on our website here. Exhibitions are reviewed on an on-going basis and the process can take time. We recognize and appreciate the work required to prepare submissions. Studio visits may be part of the selection process.
Selected artists are supported in the development of their exhibition by the Curator and provided contracts, CARFAC fees that meet or exceed minimums, letters of support for funding applications, fine art shipping, insurance, travel, hospitality, hotel, promotional materials, and documentation. Artists are encouraged to be involved in the exhibition installation plan which is completed by a trained professional installation crew.
We present approximately 16 exhibitions per year: 4 are developed for the main gallery, 8 for the ramp galleries, and 4 from the Permanent Collection of work by established and emerging artists.
The AGP strives to reflect the whole of our community through our programs and operations. We continue to seek major exhibitions and projects that support the work of BIPOC artists, curators and performers.
Please note:
Due to higher than normal volume of submissions, responses may take several months.