At Arts Quinte West, we are a passionate, member-driven organization dedicated to the promotion and celebration of all forms of art within our community. Whether it’s visual art, performing arts, or any other creative expression, we believe in the transformative power of art to enrich lives and strengthen the fabric of Quinte West.
Our mission is to support and enhance Quinte West’s growing artistic community through a variety of activities and initiatives. From hosting events and exhibitions to facilitating collaborations, we are here to create opportunities for local artists to thrive and for the community to connect with and experience the arts.
We are also proud to work closely with the City of Quinte West to help implement key strategies outlined in the Hastings County and Quinte Region Cultural Plan, a roadmap designed to cultivate and expand the arts in our region.
By working together, we aim to foster an environment where the arts can flourish, creating a stronger cultural identity and a deeper sense of community pride.
Our members represent a wide array of artistic expressions—from painters and sculptors to musicians, dancers, and actors. We also welcome local businesses and individuals who, while not directly involved in artistic pursuits, recognize the value of art and want to contribute to its growth in Quinte West.
Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or someone who simply appreciates the arts, Arts Quinte West invites you to join us in nurturing the creativity that makes our community unique. Together, we are building a vibrant cultural landscape for today and for future generations.
Join us, find out more about Membership below.
Membership in Arts Quinte West is very affordable and a great way to have more opportunities to promote your work.
On our website, AQW members have the opportunity to showcase their work, promote their own events and link to their own websites and social media accounts.
Membership is open to artists of all disciplines from Quinte West and the surrounding area. We welcome students 14 years of age and up to join. Arts Quinte West welcomes involvement from arts supporters and patrons, organizations and businesses within Quinte West.
Annual membership fees:
Supporting Memberships
Available at no charge to organizations or individuals that support the mission of Arts Quinte West.
Affiliate Memberships
Available to other Arts organizations that wish to be affiliated with Arts Quinte West for a fee or through a shared benefits to each others’ members as decided by the board.
All memberships are due for renewal at our Annual General Meeting in January. For those who join after October 1, a discount will be given on their renewal.
Becoming a member of Arts Quinte West gives you access to the latest information on cultural events in the Quinte region including theatre & music performances, visual art and craft tours and exhibitions.
Members also receive a variety of valuable membership benefits including promotional and exhibition opportunities, voting privileges at our annual general meeting and the opportunity to display your work and promote your events on our website and blog. Discounts are available from many of our business members as well.
Artist membership (Individual: $50 Student: $10 Group/Business: $70)
