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:
| Monday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am to 9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am to 9:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00pm 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
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Gallery Schedule |
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2008 |
Feb 2 - Feb 28 (Reception: Feb 2, 1-4pm) | What Remains - Jean-Michel Komarnicki |
Mar 1 - Mar 27 (Reception: Mar 1, 1-4pm) | Cai Kui |
Mar 29 - May 1 (Reception: Mar 29, 1-4pm) | The Gathering - Cynthia Kemerer |
May 3 - May 29 (Reception: May 3, 1-4pm) | Reminiscence - Valerie Knapp |
May 31 - Jun 26 (Reception: May 31, 1-4pm) | Student Show - Port Perry High School |
Jun 28 - Jul 31 (Reception: Jun 28, 1-4pm) | Situation, Positioning, Location - Margie Kelk |
Aug 2 - Sep 4 (Reception: Aug 2, 1-4pm) | The Things Seen and the Things Unseen - Albert Mueller |
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