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Gallery 121 Summer Show

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

GALLERY 121’S SUMMER SHOW, 2025 – July 15th- August 23rd
RECEPTION JULY 19TH 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Our Guest Artist is a talented, award winner and well know leader within the artistic community. Judy Clark creates, teaches and organizes events that highlight her expertise in the rendering of evocative portraits and dazzling landscapes. Judy will be joined by our featured member artist Linda Phipps Nicoll, Members and Volounteer Member Shirley Foster.
Linda’s delightful landscapes and skyscapes are inspired by her interest in the infusion of light, line and colour. Many of her art pieces are created at her cottage where Linda gazes over brilliant waters and bedazzling skies. Her juried works have been viewed in exhibitions throughout the area.
Shirley Foster magical and miniature needlework creations are featured at Gallery 121 as well as local exhibits. Her works has been shown in juried shows and been displayed in workshops she has organized as well as part of an Australian project

Free
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Late Summer Show at Gallery 121

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Free
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Girls Nite Out

Empire Theatre 321 Front Street, Belleville

All Funny, All Female, Comedy Night of Improv and Stand Up for Girls Nite Out featuring Elvira Kurt and Friends.
Featuring a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings, Girls Nite Out with Elvira Kurt includes stand-up performances and improvisation that will have you in stitches. It’s a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies!
The fearless and fabulous Elvira Kurt will be joined on stage by award-winning comedians Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker.

$49