Minto Arts Gallery
The Minto Arts Gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston Public Library, was opened in May 1997. Always looking to creative and upcoming talent, it has become the home of many local and national artists.
- an opportunity for local artists to display their work in their community;
- a place to display objects of historical interest to the community;
- a facility to house community interest in the past, present and future.
For more information on the gallery and our upcoming exhibitions, download our brochure.
Minto Art Gallery Hours
- Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and Monday
Location & Parking
The gallery is located on the top floor of the Harriston Public Library, 88 Mill Street, Harriston, Ontario.
The gallery is wheelchair accessible by elevator.
Parking is available in the Library’s parking lots. Admission is by donation.
Minto Arts Gallery
Current Exhibit
Summer-break
We're taking a summer-break! The gallery is temporarily home for the Harriston Historical Society, whom are exhibiting "160 years of Fall Fair". With antique quilts, memorabilia, trinkets and other fascinating objects that will guide you through the history of the...
read more2018 Exhibition Calendar
January 4 – 30: Norwell District Secondary School Art
February 3 – March 2: “The Anthrocene Revisited” by Annemarie Rogalsky
March 5 – 31: “All about M.E.” by Julie Van Der Laan
April 5 – 29: “Coming and Going” by Debra Lengyell
May 4 – June 1: Juried Art Show
June 7 – 28: Student Art Show Featuring Palmerston Public School, Minto–Clifford Public School and Local Homeschoolers
July & August: Harriston Historical Society Exhibit
September 6 – 29: “Return of Innocence” art show by Dana Savard
October 4 – 29: Kitchener Artist Group Show
November 8 – December 6: Christmas Show & Silent Auction
2019 Exhibition Calendar
January 3 – February 16: “World Through a Brush” by Stephen Cole
February: Harriston Historical Society Exhibit
March 7 – 31: “Abstraction” by Monte Wright
April 4 – 27: Saugeen Artist Group Show
May 7 – June 1: Juried Art Show
June 4 – 22: Student Art Show
July & August: Harriston Historical Society Exhibit
September 5 – 28: “Explore and Create” by Paula Rostrup
October 3 – 26: “Falling Leaves – Clayworks and Drawings” by Carol Bradley
November 7 – December 7: Christmas Auction Show
Call for Artists
If you’re interested in scheduling an exhibit at the Minto Arts Gallery, we’d love to hear from you!
Please complete our exhibition application form and contract, and submit them by mail or email. Note that Minto Arts Gallery Ceilings are 9’6″ high, except 2 walls in the side rooms, where they slope to 7′.
Love the Arts?
You don't have to be an Artist to enjoy the Arts! Whether it's mending the gallery, spreading publicity, the for and after math of shows and events, we couldn't do it all without volunteers. We always welcome new volunteers to our exhibition committee, gallery staff, and Christmas silent auction crew! Contact us now and see what you can do for your community.