The Kent Farndale Gallery is open during the regular operating hours of the Library. For more information please use our contact page to connect with Library staff.
The Gallery is completely booked for the 2027 exhibition season. If you are an artist interested in exhibiting at the Kent Farndale Gallery in 2028, please check back in November, 2026 when the next round of applications will open.
Gallery Schedule – January to December 2026
| Jan 10 – Feb 19, 2026 Opening Reception: Jan 10 @ 2pm | Gardens and Gables; Town & Country – Stephanie MacKendrick |
| Feb 21 – Mar 26, 2026 Opening Reception: Feb 21 @ 2pm | Three of Our Best – Port Perry Photographic Society |
| Mar 28 – Apr 30, 2026 Opening Reception: Mar 28 @ 2pm | A Path to Take – Laura M. Hair |
| May 2 – May 28, 2026 Opening Reception: May 9 @ 2pm | Water – Ontario Society of Artists |
| May 30 – Jun 18, 2026 No Opening Reception | Annual Port Perry High School Art Show |
| Jun 20 – Jul 23, 2026 Opening Reception: Jun 20 @ 2pm | Nature’s Inspirations of Hope – Dara Aram |
| Jul 25 – Aug 27, 2026 Opening Reception: Jul 25 @ 2pm | Kaleidoscope – Lemonville Group of Artists |
| Aug 29 – Oct 1, 2026 Opening Reception: Aug 29 @ 2pm | Garden Stories – Michael Black |
| Oct 3 – Oct 29, 2026 Opening Reception: Oct 10 @ 2pm | Our Inspirations – Group of 3 Artists Alliance |
| Nov 1 – Nov 27, 2026 Opening Reception: Nov 1 @ 2pm | Stories in Stone – Valerie Brownell & Heather Vollans |
| Dec 5, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 | Bakersville Gingerbread Village |
The Kent Farndale Gallery focuses on exhibiting the works of emerging and established artists and craftspeople in many media. Throughout the years, it has showcased the talents of local and international artists. A popular destination for Durham region residents, the Gallery attracts over 26,000 visitors per year. Each show lasts approximately four weeks with an opening reception usually taking place the first day of the exhibition.The Gallery is located inside the Scugog Memorial Public Library and opened in May 1982 at the time of the official opening of the old library.
Hours of Operation as follows:
| Monday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am to 9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am to 9:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00pm to 5:00pm |
The Gallery is named in honour of Kent Farndale who served as volunteer curator of the exhibitions for ten years. The Gallery Committee also established an Art Bursary in her name which is awarded annually to a Scugog resident.
The Kent Farndale Gallery is operated by the Scugog Memorial Public Library and provides a professional environment for new and emerging artists to display their works and an opportunity for the community to view fine art and craft and to meet the artists.
Kent Farndale Gallery
Scugog Memorial Public Library
Box 1049, 231 Water Street
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A8
(905) 985-7686