Misson Statement

The purpose of Arts Quinte West is to bring together people of all disciplines of the Arts with a common goal to encourage, promote and showcase their talents by staging appropriate events in Quinte West thereby raising awareness of the Arts and enhancing the quality of life in the community.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Arts Quinte West is ONLINE

The Arts Quinte West blog can now be found at artsquintewest.ca.








"Where We Live" Arts Quinte West member showcase for April at City Hall in Trenton. May 2 "Butterflies and Things" the newest member showcase will be hung at City Hall. May 7 from 2PM to 4PM the media and public are invited to an open reception.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

New AQW web site

Arts Quinte West launched it's web site at the AGM March 24. Designed by PoloDesign, the site features pages for each of its members. artsquintewest.ca

Monday, February 28, 2011

Upcomming Events


Mark your calendars AQW members and guests, the dates for 2011 annual general meetings are March 24, May 26, September 29 and December 1. The AGM meetings will be held at Club Nitro in Trenton. Your leadership committee, soon to be board of directors, has a interesting line up of AGM speakers and great events for you to participate in this year.


Visit the Trenton City Hall during March and April to view the latest member show "Where we live".

Friday, February 11, 2011

Carryl Postma at Timber Ridge

Member Carryl Postma, an accomplished watercolourist and published children's book author and illustrator, along with award winning photographic artist, Steven Cooper will be featured in a special exhibit at Timber Ridge Golf Course on February 20 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. 9 Timber Ridge Drive. For more information call 613-475-3377.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Imagination Gone Wild


Images from the AQW Imagination Gone Wild show at the Quinte West City Hall, February 2011.

Friday, January 14, 2011



Congratulations to member Penny Olorenshaw of PoloDesign on winning an award of excellence from Landscape Ontario for the web design of Lisa Purvis Garden Design.

Imagination Gone Wild

Arts Quinte West is kicking off the New Year with a reception at City Hall, January 19 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. This reception celebrates the January/February City Hall Art Display entitled "Imagination Gone Wild." Thanks to the ten members who participated in this themed display. Everyone welcome. Refreshments and live music. Meet the artists.

"As one of the participating artists I am looking forward to this reception, the display looks great and is open to the public. Come out and brighten your January while supporting this wonderful group of artists in your community."
Carryl Postma Membership Co-ordinator