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A coop gallery displaying a great selection of outstanding local artists. The marque is an…read moreextraordinary piece of art on its own. Displays change frequently. Definitely worth a stop for artists and art lovers.

If you're ever in Kingston, be sure to stop by the Martello Alley to see some great local artists…read morework and meet some very friendly artists! We came for a quick visit I think it was November, so it was quite chilly and snow-y outside. Thought the alley might be closed but as you walk in, the sensored lights turn on and greet you with beautiful works of art. Infact, the entire alley itself IS a work of art. David, the owner, has, in his own genius, turned what use to be a shabby dark alley, into a whole new scenery!! It's such a delightful little space that I think artists would love to gather, especially in the summer as he has a patio space. Sip some coffee, make some art, admire some beauty. :) David was so friendly too! He showed us all the "behind the scenes" of the pieces in the alley. The befores and afters are quite remarkable. As a very creative and resourceful individual myself, I truly appreciate the thought that went behind creating something so amazing out of seemingly not much. David is very passionate and proud of his work, and rightfully so! I hope more people come visit this alley and support the local artists!

David is a great guy with more stories than I had time for. The Alley is such a neat and local…read moreplace in the heart of Kingston that combines retail with art. From the decorations outside to the art inside, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Donna Bonin is an accomplished artist and an outstanding watercolour instructor. She took me under…read moreher wing as a total beginner in one of her Algonquin workshops and has helped me immeasurably as I developed my passion for painting. I have travelled to several of Donna's workshops from scenic locations throughout Ontario to medieval towns in the south of France. Donna's experience as an educator shines through in her dedication to lesson planning for each of her sessions. You get true value when you attend her classes. I am honoured to have some of Donna's original watercolour paintings displayed in my home. I've really missed attending her workshops during COVID, but I've purchased some of her packages to work on from home. Donna is a true inspiration and a treasured friend.

Hidden gem. This gallery/home is definitely worth the trip…read more All original works by internationally recognized artist Donna Bonin.

GREAT PLACE TO BUY SOME ARTWORK…read more================================ I really should have splurged on some new prints to bring home. There is a huge selection of beautiful prints and other nautical type pieces. If you are in the area definitely check it out if you are looking for gifts or mementos from the area. I was with my husband and son who hate to shop or I would have bought some things.

You should really stop here if you're in Clayton / the 1,000 Islands area and like artsy things…read more What a great gallery! I walked in, browsed for a couple minutes, and checked in at 4:59 p.m. My Yelp app then said, "Closing in 1 min" so I asked the person near the cash register if they were closing. He said no -- that they extend their hours in the summer. Keep that in mind! So that was a relief. I then went back to what I had already set my sights on: a pretty coaster set ($20). Yes, the coaster set was pretty. Heck, most of the items in the gallery are, indeed, pretty. They have jewelry and bags and globes of every shape and size and price. They have conversational cue cards and nautical items (obviously) and prints galore. It's fantastic. I wish I could visit again, but I'm back home in Philly so I cannot right now. However, I'm happy to report that the coaster set is also in Philly.... where I'm simply looking at it rather than utilizing any of the coasters for drinks. They're too pretty to use.

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is located in the middle of Queen's campus right past the very…read moreimpressive Theological Hall and Kingston Hall. The entrance to the centre had accessible accommodations and was well maintained (heavily salted!) for the slippery winter weather. Once we were inside, we were greeted warmly by the receptionist. Since we were first time visitors to the gallery, she walked us through a map and told us which exhibits were open or undergoing installations along with a short explanation of what each was all about. There is no admission fee but you can make a donation to the centre with no suggested amount. There is a small area for you to hang up your coats and belongings. There are also lockers with an electronic locking system available if you're here for a longer program. It was actually kind of hot in some of the gallery rooms so I'm glad I had somewhere to hang up my coat. The gallery is separated by exhibition rooms, some of which are curated by the students at Queen's. One such exhibit was the Quest for Colour: Five Centuries in Printmaking that had recently gone up. One of my favourites was the B-Side Agnes Etherington by Paul Litherland. It features a series of photographs of the backs of some of the paintings from the Agnes Etherington gallery itself. Overall I found that the wall labels for each of the pieces to be very helpful in knowing what to look for in a certain piece or to fully appreciate the artists work. The centre also is home to part of the original Agnes Etherington house. There are a few art pieces here as well as a grand piano that can be played by visitors on weekends from 1:00 - 4:50pm on a first-come, first-serve basis. All in all I spent about 50 minutes here taking my time to enjoy each piece. If you're on Queen's campus I'd highly recommend checking it out!

Props to this place for staying open after Hallowe'en!…read morePretty much everything else in Kingston closes down. Students want to see tourist attractions too, and friends visiting students who are busy with student-type stuff kinda need these tourist attractions lol. TIP: Thursdays are free and they're open late! If you like Canada and like learning about Canada at all, you'll like this place. It's got an extensive collection of Inuit prints and sculpture, old-school sketches of Kingston and places called Upper and Lower Canada (which I know I learned about at one point, but seriously, Upper and Lower are non-intuitive place descriptors lol), and modern stuff featuring artists who suffered from AIDS or who migrated from South Korea or moved from their native reserve in rural Alberta to do humanitarian work in Rwanda. How cool is that?! Canada is awesome. Two of my favourite pieces were: A. This Punjabi-born, British-raised, now Canadian artist's depiction of the ... geez, it's gotta be more than 24 ... ways you talk about family relationships. Your wife's mother's brother's wife has a specific name. I would just call her ... "you"? lol B. Carole Conde and Karl Beveridge's staged photo series that's supposed to be a social commentary about cola's production chains having adverse effects on people worldwide. It's deep. It's so deep that I can't understand it and therefore can't explain it. My bad. And the Queen's students/alumni behind the desk are uber-helpful. It's a shame this place isn't more frequented, but I had a couple of hours of eerily peaceful browsing time, broken by this weird piece that screams at you to rotate it when you get too close. Check it out yo!

Wonderful visitor center full of historical information, photos and artifacts. The volunteer was…read morevery welcoming and ensured we had any questions answered.

From the owner: The Arts Association of Northern New York (AANNY), located in the Sackets Harbor Arts Center, is a…read morenonprofit, member supported organization designed to promote the development of art in all forms. We offer a wide variety of classes and workshops for both children and adults

The best coffee shop in Alex Bay...right by the main public dock. Also great place to pick up art…read moreby all of the major local artist. Definitely a favorite place of mine!