The Minto Arts Council's first meeting was held in the summer of 1996 with the concept of creating a space for not only exhibiting local artist's creations, but also for displaying historical and contemporary collections from the community. Today, we continue to build upon the success of its main project- the Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery - with a full slate of exhibitions and special events. This would not be possible without the assistance of our dedicated volunteer group as well as the strong support from the community.
The Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery was opened in May, 1997. The Gallery provides:
- an opportunity for local artists to display their work in their community
- a place to display objects of historical interest to the community
- a facility to house community interest in the past, present and future
The Council has also established an annual arts achievement award called "Archie" (Arts Achievement) for Harriston Senior Public School.
The Council's Basement Cafe is a popular venue for the performing arts held in the spring and fall each year in the basement of the Harriston Public Library.
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 Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery floor plan |
Artists are invited to submit 5 to 10 photos of their work.
Include a bio, contact info, and self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images if applicable.
Preference will be given to local artists.
email to: wesley@wesleybates.com Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery
Minto Arts Council
Box 760
Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0
Here's a better view of the floor plan All approximate measurements are in feet:
A) 24'
B) 9' 6"
C) 6'
D) 6'
E) 7'
F) 6'
G) 6'
H) 22'
I) 13'
J) 17'
K) 17'
L) 13'
The ceilings are 9'6" high, except 2 walls in the side rooms, where they slope to 7'.
Minto Arts Council
 The Minto Arts Council is a non-profit, volunteer-directed organization designed to promote and encourage participation in and enjoyment of the arts and heritage of Harriston-Minto and surrounding area.
This mission statement, though large in scope permits our group to set as a priority goal the development and administration of the Harriston-Minto Heritage Gallery located on the third floor of the historic Harriston Carnegie Library. In this space we pursue the challenge of developing high calibre exhibits that incorporate both contemporary arts and historical components.
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