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 Art Gallery of Peterborough Gallery Shop offers one-of-a-kind works by regional artists and makers - demonstrating excellence in Canadian art and design.
Artists interested in having their work on consignment in the Gallery Shop at the Art Gallery of Peterborough must submit an application that includes an artist statement, bio, images of the work, along with a retail pricelist. Artists are welcome to submit any work for consideration, however only works believed to be a good fit for the Shop based on our sales experience will be selected. Artists may always apply again with new or different work.
If work is selected for the Gallery Shop, artists will sign a Gallery Shop Consignment Agreement stipulating the terms of consignment. The Gallery Shop sells the work at retail price, determined by the artist, and sales are accounted for on a monthly basis. If sold, the artist will receive 60% of the retail value, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough will retain a 40% consignment fee.
If you are an artist or maker wishing to sell your work in our shop, we invite you to begin the dialogue by filling in the following application for consideration.
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.