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Community Events

There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

This page is updated frequently. Check back often to stay up to date with the latest activities and events in the Downtown District!

Non-Instructional Life-Drawing Studio

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Life Drawing from a Nude Model

There will be no instructor at this workshop.

We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials!

Registration required – ages 18+

Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated!

Contact the Gallery for more information and to register:

[email protected]

613-968-6731 x 2040

Free

The Doodle Group

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free

Opening Reception for SheScapes: Fibre and Paint

JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Join us for the Opening Reception for SheScapes: Fibre and Paint with Debby Smith & Marta Smith
Saturday, September 6, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Exhibition on display in Gallery 2 from September 6 to October 4, 2025

Free

Opening Reception for “Rise of the Golden Moon”

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for an opening reception of “Rise of the Golden Moon” with Angela Wiggins

Solo Exhibition
Saturday, September 6, 2025

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Singer/songwriter Jonathan Maracle will be performing during the reception.

Exhibition on display in Gallery 1 from September 6 to October 4, 2025

Free

Follow the Thread Information Session

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for a Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith

Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials.
Saturday, September 13, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your questions and curiosity!

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Free

Non-Instructional Life-Drawing Studio

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Wednesday, September 24: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m

Life Drawing from a Nude Model

There will be no instructor at this workshop.

We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials!

Registration required – ages 18+

Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated!

Contact the Gallery for more information and to register:

[email protected]

613-968-6731 x 2040

Free

Follow the Thread Information Session

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for a Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith

Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials.
Saturday, September 13, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your questions and curiosity!

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Free

The Doodle Group

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free

Opening Reception for “Perspectives”

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for the B.A.A.’s 58th Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception for “Perspectives”

Thursday, October 16, 2025

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Exhibition on display in Galleries 1 & 2 from October 16 to November 22, 2025

Free

The Doodle Group

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free