Belleville Arts Festival
Susanna Moodie: Life and Times (1840–1879)
Join us for a month-long arts and culture festival exploring Susanna Moodie: Life and Times through literature, visual art, theatre, film, and community engagement. From historical presentations and literary discussions to theatrical readings and a chance to tour the Moodie House – this festival brings Belleville’s 19th-century heritage to life with vibrant, modern relevance.
Charlotte Gray - Keynote Speaker
Saturday, November 1
2:00–3:30 PM
We launch the Belleville Arts Festival with Historian & Bestselling Author
Period Music
Saturday, November 1
1:00–2:00 PM
Period Music by Mark Bond
Film Mixer
Friday, November 7
The Enduring Enigma of Susanna Moodie by Patrick Crowe
7:00 PM
Writing Workshop
Saturday, November 8
Writing Workshop – Bring Your Story to Life ~ by Linda Bond and Joy Lynn Goddard
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Susanna Moodie Era in Belleville
Friday, November 14
Staged Reading of Winning Plays
7:30 PM
Play Reading
Saturday, November 15
Play Reading: Roughing It in the Bush by Marianne Ackerman
3:00 PM
The Susanna Moodie Era in Belleville
Saturday, November 15
Staged Reading of Winning Plays
7:30 PM
Susanna Moodie House Tour
Sunday, November 16
Susanna Moodie House Tour (hourly)
12:00–4:00PM
The Susanna Moodie Era in Belleville
Sunday, November 16
Staged Reading of Winning Plays
2:00 PM
Historical Presentation
Tuesday, November 18
Belleville in the time of Susanna Moodie
7:00 PM
Maranatha, 100 College St W, Belleville. Doors open at 6:30PM FREE
Collaborative Exhibition
All November
“Life in the Clearings: Susanna Moodie’s Belleville”
This is a collaborative exhibition between the Glanmore National Historic Site, Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County and the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. The show will run from November 1 to 29 at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery.
Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition
All November
Explore the gallery district and discover historical artwork from Glanmore’s collection.
Closing Reception
Saturday, November 22
Pinnacle Playhouse 7:00 PM
Join us for an informal gathering to celebrate the success of the Belleville Arts Festival!
@theyouthcreateproject Presented by the Quinte Arts Council 📅 November 1–30, 2025 | Belleville, Ontario Join us for a month-long festival of arts and culture, inspired by Susanna Moodie: Life and Times (1840–1879). Through literature, visual art, theatre, film, and community engagement, we’ll bring Belleville’s 19th-century heritage to life with vibrant, modern relevance. 📅 Festival Schedule – Overview Saturday, November 1 📚 Writer’s Festival | 2:00–5:00 PM | Belleville Public Library Friday, November 7 🎞 Film Screening | Evening | The Landing, 75 S Church St Saturday, November 8 ✍️ Writing Workshop | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Belleville Public Library Thursday, November 13 🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays | 7:30 PM | Theatre in the Wings Friday, November 14 🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays | 7:30 PM | Theatre in the Wings Saturday, November 15 🎭 Staged Reading of Winning Plays | 2:00 PM | Theatre in the Wings 🎭 Play Reading: Roughing It in the Bush | 7:00 PM | Pinnacle Playhouse Tuesday, November 18 🏛 Historical Presentation | 7:00 PM | Maranatha Auditorium Saturday, November 22 🎉 Closing Reception | 7:00 PM | Pinnacle Playhouse – Lounge 🎨 All Month Long 🖼 Collaborative Exhibition | Parrott Gallery 🖼 Art Crawl & Glanmore Exhibition | Multiple Gallery District Locations Stay tuned as more details about each event are coming… Proudly supported by The City of Belleville Thank you to photographer Christopher Gentile for capturing such beautiful photographs Thank you to Glanmore National Historic Site for generously providing access to beautiful artifacts @Glanmore National HistoricSite A short film by Lauren Little Music produced by Lauren Little @BellevilleLibrary @Belleville Art Association @John M Parrott Art Gallery #bellevilleartsfestival #susannamoodie ♬ original sound – Quinte Arts Council