Agnes Jamieson Gallery

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is named in honour of Dr. Agnes Jamieson. Operating since 1981, the AJG is entrusted to preserve and present the life, work and ongoing artistic legacy of André Lapine, ARCA (1866-1952), and to exhibit work by local and regional visual artists.

The AJG works to develop opportunities for meaningful connections to contemporary and historical art through exhibitions, education and programming.

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a Recommender for the Ontario Arts Council Exhibit Assistance Program for Zone 4. Artists can apply by using the Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance & Application Form.

2026 Exhibits

Selections from the Permanent Collection including pieces by André Lapine, as well as new acquisitions, are now on display in the Agnes Jamieson Gallery.

February - March (Dates TBC) - 3rd Annual Archie Stouffer Elementary School Student Exhibition

March 26 - May 23 - Janet Read - Oceans and Ice: Arctic Ice

May 28 - July 18 - Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands - Members Exhibition

July 23 - September 19 - Brad Copping - Glass Artist

September 24 - November 24 - Group Exhibition - Letters to Earth, Between Despair and Hope

André Lapine

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery’s permanent collection features more than one hundred works by André Lapine (1866–1952), one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. Born in Russia, Lapine began his formal studies under Professor Rose of the Imperial Académie of Petrograd before continuing his training in Paris, where he completed nearly fifty commissioned portraits. He later moved to Holland and was accepted into the prestigious St. Lucius Society, led at the time by Piet Mondrian.

In 1901, Lapine married, and in 1905 the couple immigrated to Manitoba. One year later, they relocated to Toronto, where Lapine quickly established himself as a prominent artist. At Brigden’s Ltd., he became well known for his remarkable ability to render intricate lace and fur in illustrations for the Eaton’s catalogue. His reputation grew steadily: he was admitted to the Ontario Society of Artists in 1909 and to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1919. Widely admired, Lapine was praised in the Toronto Star as the finest illustrator of horses in North America and earned the nickname “The Gentle Cavalier.” His work was included in the Centennial Exhibition at the Tate Museum in London, England, and acquired by several public galleries across Canada.

Lapine was a frequent visitor to Minden, as were many notable artists of the period. He formed close friendships with Dr. Agnes Jamieson and Frank Welch, the town’s Reeve. In his later years, Lapine lived with Welch, paying his room and board with his artwork. Welch eventually amassed 42 of Lapine’s paintings, which he bequeathed to the Township of Minden Hills. Recognizing the significance of this legacy, Dr. Jamieson—together with dedicated volunteers—worked tirelessly to create a public gallery that would appropriately preserve and showcase the collection.

Lapine Tour

Join us on the Lapine Lap; a glimpse into the life and times of André Lapine, which spans continents, the heights of Toronto's art society, and quiet back roads. It is full of life and friendly characters every step of the way.

Learn more about The Lapine Lap Tour.

Visitor Information

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is part of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. Make sure to also visit Nature's Place, the Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village, and the Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library.

Address

176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0

Admission

Admission is by donation.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

2026 Open Season

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is open year-round, but closed periodically for exhibit installation.  Please call for more information.