Our Members
Contributing Member Groups
The Algonquin Arts Council’s Contributing Member Groups are five arts organizations that operate under the AAC umbrella. They share insurance coverage, maintain charitable status collectively, and submit a joint CRA return. These groups actively collaborate with the AAC, contributing to its programs, events, and overall mission to support and strengthen the arts in North Hastings.
A Place for the Arts
A vibrant venue that provides a platform for over 40 artists to showcase their diverse talents. Thousands of art lovers and visitors come every year to see, enjoy, and buy art, supporting both talented artists and the community's economy.
Bancroft Art & Craft Guild
Hosts a summer show with over 20 vendors, live music and food vendors. It is a highlight of the year on the Civic weekend and attracts hundreds of visitors to the area.
SunRun Revival Music Festival
Celebrate local culture at the SunRun Revival Music Festival, a three-day, family-friendly event featuring music, arts, and community spirit for all ages.
The Mineral Capital Concert Committee
Provides summer concerts in the park every July and August. Concerts are free, sponsored by local businesses, municipalities and service groups, allowing musicians and sound tech to be paid. Crowds range from 300-500 nightly with food sales and 50/50 draws raising thousands of dollars for local not-for-profits.
The North Hastings Community Band
Composed of approximately 50 musicians across many demographics – from high school students to senior citizens, across the North Hastings area. The NHCB plays a significant role in helping mentor junior musicians and provides an opportunity for like-minded community members to meet each other, form bonds, and strengthen the community.
The North Hastings Community Choir
A four-part Choral Group gathering in Bancroft weekly to sing for the sheer joy of singing. Their mission is to share this joy with the Community by performing two recitals per year, one that celebrates the Christmas Season and the other in early Spring.
Community Arts Organizations
In addition to our Contributing Member Groups, there are four community arts organizations that hold a director seat on the AAC board. While these organizations are not formally under the AAC umbrella and manage their own operations independently, they provide valuable perspectives and participate in decision-making to help guide and support arts initiatives in the region.
Bancroft & Area Studio Tour
Discover the Bancroft and Area Studio Tour, a cherished annual event held over the last two weekends of September. For more than three decades, artists have opened their doors to welcome visitors into their creative spaces — from lakeside studios to hilltop galleries, showcasing an inspiring range of local talent at the height of the fall colours.
North Hastings Music Festival
The North Hastings Music Festival has been nurturing musical talent in Bancroft and the surrounding area for over 66 years. Dedicated to providing an enriching educational experience for amateur musicians, the festival has helped countless participants pursue further studies and professional music careers — from teachers and touring performers to band members, private instructors, and even military musicians.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft
Nestled in the heart of Bancroft, Ontario, the Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB) is a vibrant, volunteer-driven hub for local and regional creativity. For over four decades, this not-for-profit gallery has showcased the talent of artists and artisans through monthly exhibitions, an annual juried show, and a gift shop brimming with unique handmade works, all sustained entirely through community support and fundraising.
The Joyful Ringers
The Joyful Ringers is a non-profit group of 11 dedicated seniors who meet weekly at St. John’s Anglican Church in Bancroft to make music with a three-octave set of handbells. With a smaller ensemble for those eager to rehearse twice a week, the group shares their love of music through biannual concerts supporting the church’s “open hearts open doors” project, as well as performances at local churches, seniors’ residences, and community events.