Art in the County

Art in the County Returning as an in-person event taking place on the lower level of The Armoury building from June 17 to July 4, 2022. Entry fee of $3 per person.

32nd Annual juried exhibition & sale presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council June 27 – July 13, 2025 at the County Arts Lab, 206 Picton Main Street, Unit 2E (upper level of The Armoury building). Free entry for children under the age of 12. Wheelchair accessible. The exhibition will also be available for online viewing at www.artinthecounty.com.

We’re pleased to introduce Stanzie Tooth, Visual Artist (Toronto), as a juror for this year’s Art in the County.Stanzie’...
05/14/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Stanzie Tooth, Visual Artist (Toronto), as a juror for this year’s Art in the County.

Stanzie’s paintings are deeply connected to the forests of southern Ontario, drawing from both art history and lived, bodily experience to create layered, narrative works.

Her work is held in major private and corporate collections across Canada and internationally.

Stanzie is based in Toronto and represented by General Hardware Contemporary.

👉 Slide through to view examples of her work.
👉Learn more at artinthecounty.com



Image description:
1) A black and white portrait of Stanzie (Photo Credit: Sarah Bodri) in a circular frame on a brown background with red accents. "2026 Juror / Stanzie Tooth / Visual Artist' is in white font.
2) A photo of a gallery space with two burgundy walls jutting out in the middle, with small paintings on each one. Silhouetted white figures are on the far wall at the back.
3) A quote by Stanzie in white font on a brown background reads 'My paintings are deeply intertwined with the forests of southern Ontario, where I spent my formative years. I draw inspiration from the rich tapestry of art history, yet strive to capture a narrative that resonates with a more bodily and intersectional experience.'
4-5) Large-scale paintings of figurative forms created using floral and plant imagery.

🖼️ We’re pleased to introduce John Gagné, Gallery Director & Curator (Toronto), as a juror for this year’s Art in the Co...
05/12/2026

🖼️ We’re pleased to introduce John Gagné, Gallery Director & Curator (Toronto), as a juror for this year’s Art in the County.

John is the founder of Gagné Contemporary in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood, where he presents emerging and established artists through solo and group exhibitions. His practice spans curation, gallery direction, and art advisory work between Toronto and New York City.

He has worked extensively within the New York arts scene, leading gallery walks, studio visits, and exhibitions across Brooklyn and Manhattan.

👉 Slide through to view examples of shows John has curated.
👉 Learn more at artinthecounty.com



Image description:
1) A black and white portrait of John in a circular frame on a brown background with red accents. "2026 Juror / John Gagné / Gallery Director & Curator' is in white font.
3) A quote by John in white font on a brown background reads 'What began as a side hustle in NYC, quickly became a viable business - leading art walks through Lower East Side and Chelsea galleries, working with Brooklyn arts organizations, conducting studio visits with artists and collectors, and curating exhibitions in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Returning to Toronto in 2020, I established Gagné Contemporary in Leslieville where I've been presenting artists in solo and group shows.'
2-5) Photos of exhibitions curated by John.

🙌 We’re grateful for the support of our Supporting Sponsors, whose contributions help make Art in the County possible!Th...
05/08/2026

🙌 We’re grateful for the support of our Supporting Sponsors, whose contributions help make Art in the County possible!

Thank you to Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team, Quinte Photo Services, and McDougall Insurance & Financial for supporting artists and creativity in our community.

We invite you to show them your support!



Image description: A beige background with the Art in the County logo in the top left, and green accents on the other three corners. 'Supporting Sponsors' is in brown font, with logos for Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team, Quinte Photo Services, and McDougall Insurance below.

🏺We’re pleased to introduce Marissa Y Alexander, Ceramic Artist (Hamilton), as a juror for this year’s Art in the County...
05/06/2026

🏺We’re pleased to introduce Marissa Y Alexander, Ceramic Artist (Hamilton), as a juror for this year’s Art in the County.

Marissa works in functional and sculptural ceramics, exploring structure, surface, and narrative through form.

She holds an MFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University and has held positions as Artist-in-Residence at Harbourfront Centre and Assistant Professor at NSCAD University.

Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in collections such as the Gardiner Museum.

👉Slide through to view examples of her work.
👉Learn more at artinthecounty.com



Image description:
1) A black and white photo of Marissa holding a white ceramic vessel by her head, in a circular frame on a brown background with red accents. "2026 Juror / Marissa Y Alexander / Ceramic Artist' is in white font.
2) A multicoloured ceramic vessel pictured on a brown background. The top part is yellow with specks and strawberries and the bottom is green.
3) A quote from Marissa: "Through my coil building, I invent distinctive forms that evoke a narrative... imagining idealized worlds within everyday life."
4) A photo of Marissa's ceramic work on a brown background, featuring coils and halved vase shapes.
5) A blue and green vase on a brown background featuring n**e women standing on grass, with black hair.

✨ Submitting work to Art in the County this year?Quinte Photo Services, a new supporting sponsor, is offering free profe...
04/30/2026

✨ Submitting work to Art in the County this year?

Quinte Photo Services, a new supporting sponsor, is offering free professional photography for your artwork exclusively for County Arts members submitting to Art in the County.

It’s a great way to ensure your submission images are clear, polished, and exhibition-ready!

📸 Book your session with Quinte Photo Services
🗓 Offer available until June 9, 2026

👉 Contact [email protected] to reserve your spot & learn more!



Description: Art in the County logo in top left and Quinte Photo Services logo in bottom right, in the centre text that reads: "Submitting to Art in the County? Get your artwork photographed FREE"

✨ As we close the doors to this year's Art in the County, we’re filled with gratitude for the artists, volunteers, curat...
07/15/2025

✨ As we close the doors to this year's Art in the County, we’re filled with gratitude for the artists, volunteers, curators, jurors, sponsors, and staff who made this year’s exhibition such a success!

The show exceeded all expectations! We welcomed over 2,600 visitors - a 15% increase from last year - and sold 44 pieces of artwork, setting a new record! THANK YOU to everyone who attended, voted, donated, purchased artwork, or simply stopped by to share in the creativity and spirit of our local arts community!

We heard so many glowing comments from visitors about the elevated show experience this year, and that’s thanks to the phenomenal efforts of our curators Sonja Scharf, Kelly Kyle, and Jim Turner, and our outstanding jurors Nicole Collins, Michelle LaVallee, and Jim Bravo. We’re so grateful for your care and expertise!

To the dedicated volunteers who warmly welcomed visitors at the gallery and made the show run smoothly - THANK YOU for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. We couldn’t have done it without you!

And a heartfelt THANK YOU to our family of business sponsors, whose generous support ensures this cherished event remains accessible to artists and visitors. Art in the County thrives because of you! 💛



Image description - Photos of various moments that took place during the 32nd edition of Art in the County. Photo 1: Image of visitors at the exhibition with the words "Thank you"; Photo 2: Photo of curators Sonja Sharf (left) and Kelly Kyle (right); Photo 3: County Arts Board Members Erin Hewitson, Julia Howell, and Catelyn Thornton, with County Arts's Executive Director Janna Smith; Photo 4: Art in the County Committee Julie Seddon, Rachel Middleton, Janna Smith, Erika Soderberg, and Sarah Burtscher.

👏Congratulations to Linda Barber who has won the People’s Choice Award! Her Acrylic painting titled Where the Wild Thing...
07/13/2025

👏Congratulations to Linda Barber who has won the People’s Choice Award! Her Acrylic painting titled Where the Wild Things Linger also took home the inaugural Don Watson and Andrew Innes Award. Also, congratulations to the collector who quickly snapped up this multi award winning piece on the first day of exhibition. Well done everyone!

Art in the County is now closed until next year. Thank you to all the artists, visitors, volunteers, sponsors, and collectors for making the 32nd edition of this beloved show an amazing success! The feedback has been incredible.

Image description: Artist Linda Barber (right) holds her award certificate in front of her painting. Janna Smith of County Arts stands with her.

👏Congratulations to Paul Verrall who has won the Children’s Choice Award! His Soapstone sculpture titled Swimming Polar ...
07/13/2025

👏Congratulations to Paul Verrall who has won the Children’s Choice Award! His Soapstone sculpture titled Swimming Polar Bear captured the imagination of our youngest visitors. A gorgeous piece that deserves this recognition!

Art in the County is now closed until next year. Thank you to all the artists, visitors, volunteers, sponsors, and collectors for making our 32nd edition of this beloved show such an amazing success! The feedback has been incredible.

📣 ART IN THE COUNTY FINAL WEEKEND!Last chance to catch the 32nd edition of Art in the County! Over 100 incredible works ...
07/11/2025

📣 ART IN THE COUNTY FINAL WEEKEND!

Last chance to catch the 32nd edition of Art in the County! Over 100 incredible works by 89 talented County artists are on view at the County Arts Lab, and there’s still time to vote for the People’s Choice and Children’s Choice Awards 🗳️🎨 Winners announced Sunday!

Hours this weekend:
Saturday, July 12 from 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, July 13 from 10 am - 2 pm

👉 For more info visit artinthecounty.ca



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Image descriptions: Installation shots of the Art in the County Show at the County Arts Lab with various artworks on display.

🚨 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Don't miss your chance to catch the 32nd Annual Art in the County Show & Sale! The show is open dail...
07/10/2025

🚨 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Don't miss your chance to catch the 32nd Annual Art in the County Show & Sale!

The show is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm until Sunday, July 13 (show closes at 2 pm on the final day)

As we head into the final stretch, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Supporting Sponsors whose generous contributions help make this beloved event possible:

✨ Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team
✨ McDougall Insurance
✨ Belleville Frameworks

Your support helps shine a light on local artists and brings our creative community together year after year. Thank you for standing with the arts in PEC!

👉 For more info visit artinthecounty.ca



Image descriptions: Installation shots of the Art in the County Show at the County Arts Lab with various artworks on display, including paintings and sculptures.

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