The Algonquin Arts Council promotes all forms of art in the Bancroft, North Hastings and South Algonquin area of Central Ontario.

The AAC is comprised of several committees, all specializing in a particular ongoing project. Some of these committees actually include physical locations such as in the Art Gallery of Bancroft and the Village Playhouse.

AAC's Mandate

In 1978, a group of Bancroft and area residents realized arts events were too infrequent and too irregular to satisfy their cultural appetites. The Algonquin Arts Council was formed that October. Records of the early years show an Adult Concert Series, Children and school programs, art exhibits and newsletter. Read More...

Please take some time to visit the various sections of our site and should you have any questions, or if you are interested in membership, please contact us and we'll be pleased to help you out.