With numerous art galleries—and even more creative studios—Kingston is a hub for artists. From works by Rembrandt to locally produced pottery, you will be amazed by the talent on display.
Here’s a mini guide to keep on hand to help wade through the paintings, glassware, pottery, multimedia displays, and more.
334 Princess St.
Located in a former historic carriage way and house, Gallery Raymond is Kingston’s largest commercial gallery, displaying over 400 works of art by 18 local artists. They offer customers framing and bi-monthly artist shows.
101 Union St.
Always provocative, this student-drive contemporary art gallery is found inside Stauffer Library and features the work of Queen’s students and established artists.
The Tett Centre, 370 King St. W.
The Tett Centre for Creativeity and Learning is a charitable arts organization, operating in the beautiful J.K. Tett heritage building on Lake Ontario’s waterfront. It is home to the Tett Gallery; a 1000 square foot gallery or both experienced and aspiring artists to share their work with the community. The Tett Centre is also home to the Creativity Studios, which host up to eight resident artists at any time. Stop by and meet some local artists in their workspace.
203 B Wellington St.
This historic, art-themed alley in downtown Kingston showcases numerous original works and prints from a variety of Kingston artists. Sit on Delightfully Different Tea Room’s patio with a cup of tea while you take in the artwork.
Check Martello on Brock at 66 Brock Street to shop local artist’s jewelry, pottery, wall art, fabric art, glasswork, metalwork, wood art, and more.
58 Queen St.
Black Dog Pottery is a storefront studio and gallery featuring the work of local potter Marc Lemieux. Shop handcrafted porcelain and stoneware pieces that make a perfect gift or art piece for your own home.
The Tett Centre, 370 King St. W.
This visual, time-based and interdisciplinary gallery promotes experimentation and supports innovation through their artistic displays. Pay a visit to learn about alternative art forms executed by local Kingston artists.
320 King St. E.
Look out over Springer Market Square while taking in oil, acrylic, mixed media, sculpture, photography, and graphic works. This fine art gallery showcases emerging and established contemporary Canadian artists.
36 University Ave. (temporarily closed)
With a collection numbering 17,000 and featuring everything from contemporary and Indigenous art to a European Baroque collection that includes four works by Rembrandt, this is the most comprehensive gallery in the city.
1414 Unity Rd, Glenburnie
Open by appointment only.
Enjoy two km of Zimbabwean sculpture trails through fields and forests on this urban farm. Bring a camera, or a picnic to enjoy the natural surroundings. Parts of a 200-year home and attached barn are used as indoor gallery spaces to display artworks from Canadian and international artists.
3071 Bur Brook Rd.
The artists of Kingston Glass Studio are passionate about fine contemporary art and strive to offer a wide variety of hand-blown glass designs. Glass artists Alexi Hunter and Mariel Waddell offer a variety of functional and decorative handmade glass pieces; they also feature pottery and artwork by other Canadian artists.
745 Development Dr. #7
Stop by Amaranth Stonewear to browse their naturally handcrafted pottery or to take a pottery class. Their name “amaranth” is inspired by a remarkable plant that symbolizes immorality, durability, and beauty—all qualities infused into their stone pieces.
673 Innovation Drive (Unit 3)
This frame shop has been featuring works from local artists like Sally Chipick and Pat Shea. Stop in to view their gallery and get your favourite art pieces framed.
75 Princess St.
Known as Kingston’s grassroots art hub, the Kingston Community Arts + Design is a place for emerging artists to display their pieces. The walls of the store feature locally made paintings, prints, postcards, and more.
290 Princess St.
At the back of Art Noise, an art supplies and audio equipment store, you will find the Tri-Art Gallery. The warm and intimate space invites you to contemplate and absorb a variety of artwork.
49 Cherry St.
This small outdoor art gallery on Cherry Street shows one piece of art a month made by a local Kingston-area artist. Take a walk northwest from Skeleton Park to find this quaint art exhibition.
