The Kent Farndale Gallery focuses on exhibiting the works of emerging and established artists and craftspeople in many medium. 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 library.

Hours of Operation as follows:

Monday10:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday10:00am to 9:00pm
Wednesday10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday10:00am to 9:00pm
Friday10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday1:00pm 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.



Kent Farndale Gallery
Scugog Memorial Public Library
Box 1049, 231 Water Street
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A8
(905) 985-7686
Gallery Schedule
2009
Jan 3 -
Jan 29 (Reception: Jan 3,
1-4pm)
Sand Paintings - Michael Black
Jan 31 -
Feb 26 (Reception: Jan 31,
1-4pm)
Rural Roots - Lynda Cunningham

Feb 27-
April 2 (Reception:  Feb 27, 1-4 pm)

Ron Brown

 

Apr 4 -             Apr 30 (Reception: Apr 4, 1-4 pm

Mike Pochwat

May 2 -        May 28        (Reception:  May 2, 1-4 pm)

Roland Peacock and John van Bilsen

May 30 -          Jun 25 (Reception: May 30, 1-4pm)

Port Perry High School Student Art Show