Minto Arts Gallery
Minto Arts Gallery is located on the third floor of the Harriston Public Library and opened in May 1997. Always looking for creative and upcoming talent, it has become the home of many local and national artists.
Current Exhibit
COAA Annual Members Exhibition: Visions
COAA Annual Members Exhibition: Visions by Central Ontario Art Association will be on display from April 4th to April 26th at the Minto Arts Gallery. Located on the 3rd floor of the Harriston Public Library. Join us for the artists reception held on April 4th....
Minto Art Gallery Hours
- Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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.
2023 Exhibition Calendar
January and February: Real and Beyond by Anasuya Bhima, Brigitte Huber, Deb Taylor and JennyQ Kuspira
March: Jess McKenzie
April: the Ian, Anne & Colin Williamson show
May: Juried Art Show
June: Student Art Show
July & August: Harriston Historical Society Exhibit
September: Saugeen Artists Guild
October: T.B.D.
November – December: Christmas Silent Auction
2024 Exhibition Calendar
January 9 – February 23: Jim Dillabough “Wild Things”
March 5 – 29: Bev Morgan “Inspiration Not Far From Home“
April 2 – 26: Central Ontario Association of Artists “Visions”
May 7 – 31: Juried Art Show 2024
June 4 – 21: Student Art Show
July & August: Harriston Historical Society Exhibit
September 3 – 27: Saugeen Artists Guild
October 8- 25: Williamson’s Show
November – December: Christmas Silent Auction
Call for Artists
If you’re interested in scheduling an exhibit at the Minto Arts Gallery, we’d love to hear from you!
The Gallery provides:
- 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.
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.