Kent Farndale Gallery Information
The Kent Farndale Gallery is currently closed until the Durham Region returns to at least the Yellow level of the Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework. When we re-open we will be offering space to the artists whose shows were cancelled in 2020 first before we seek applications from new artists. For more information please use our contact page to connect with Library staff.
Click here for an application form.
Gallery Schedule – Jan to Dec 2020
| Jan 4th – Jan 30th, 2020 Opening Reception: Jan 4 @ 2pm | Paint in the Peripheral – Barb Klei |
| Feb 1st – Feb 27th, 2020 Opening Reception: Feb 1 @ 2pm | Outside In – Leslie Beauchamp and Pat Neal |
| Feb 29th – Mar 26, 2020 *Closed Early (will reschedule) Opening Reception: Feb 29 @ 2pm | Light, Mood and Silence – Janice Brown, Anita Stevenson and Jennifer Stevenson |
| Mar 28th – Apr 30th, 2020 *Cancelled (will reschedule) | Three of a Kind- Rola Jaber, Nesrin Blair and Charles Burke |
| May 2nd – May 28th, 2020 *Cancelled (will reschedule) | China: through the Lens and the Brush – Ray McNeice and James Wilkes |
| May 30th – Jun 18th, 2020 *Cancelled | Annual Port Perry High School Art Show |
| Jun 20th – Jul 23rd, 2020 *Cancelled (will reschedule) | Pause in Wonder – Kevin Stewart |
| Jul 25th – Aug 27th, 2020 *Cancelled (will reschedule) | Paint What You Love – Ajax Creative Arts |
| Aug 29th – Sep 24th, 2020 *Cancelled (will reschedule) | Differing Perspectives – Jennifer Ross and Gordon Ross |
| Sep 26th – Nov 26th, 2020 | WWII Canadian Sacrifice – Tyler Briley |
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 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 Director and curator of the exhibitions for ten years. The Board of Directors also established an Art Bursary in her name which is awarded annually to a Scugog resident.
The Kent Farndale Gallery is operated by a volunteer committee 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.
Are you interested in exhibiting in the Gallery? Click here for more information.
Kent Farndale Gallery
Scugog Memorial Public Library
Box 1049, 231 Water Street
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A8
(905) 985-7686