Ironically, the first chapter of this blog is being written on the second anniversary of the gallery.
Two years ago, Brant Cowie, the owner of Gallery ArtPlus decided to relocate his business of thirty years, ArtPlus Ltd., to a larger building in the Belleville core and open this gallery.
After searching for locations that sparked his imagination as well as provided easy and visible access to the public, Brant came upon this location at North Front Street. Previously, this building stood tall as a church in the Belleville community.
After several months of renovations, interior decorations, organization and chaos, Gallery ArtPlus came to be a sparse example of what it is today.
The downstairs gallery during a past exhibit.
Our first exhibit was in August of 2007. Two artists were featured, including a very talented Dana Cowie (Brant’s beloved niece).
1960's Reflection by Dana Cowie
Since then, the gallery has held close to twenty exhibits featuring all varieties of media and all genres of artists.
Having held that number of exhibits in such a short period of time, Gallery ArtPlus has come to accumulate hundreds of pieces of local Canadian art. So much so, that pieces have to be rotated from storage to display on a regular basis.
The gallery has even branched out and assembled a gift shop on the second floor which includes beautiful hand-made jewelry, cards, notepads and calendars with prints of previously displayed art, housewares and much more.
An image of the gallery's gift shop.
Gallery ArtPlus is a beautiful, welcoming building, with wonderful art that is always changing.
So if you are ever wandering the downtown Belleville area, I suggest you pop-in and come take a look at the gallery and get to know the employees. We love to see and meet new faces and introduce you to all the beautiful pieces that are here on display.
Even if you are an out-of-towner please make Gallery ArtPlus a stop on your destination list.
My name is Brittany Knapp and I am the new administrator here at the Gallery. I have completed my education at York University where I majored in English and minored in Art History.
My motivation is to gain this wonderful gallery which I am so passionate about a little more awareness within the Belleville community and surrounding area.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at Brittany.knapp@galleryartplus.com, or 613-961-1977 ext. 231.
Please find us on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter , and visit our homesite, www.galleryartplus.com.
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