The Quinte Arts Council (QAC) honoured six individuals Thursday for their artistic excellence, community involvement, activism, and cultural leadership.

The 31st annual Arts Recognition Awards were handed out during a luncheon Thursday at Dinkel’s Restaurant in Belleville.

The event also serves as the QAC’s annual fundraiser, helping to sustain and grow programs that support the arts in our region.

“This year’s honourees have made a profound impact on arts and culture in our community,” says Janet Jarrell, QAC Executive Director. “This annual recognition is about more than any one individual or organization—it’s a celebration of the Quinte community itself, uplifted by these extraordinary people who are trailblazing a path toward an even more vibrant future.”

The recipients of the 2025

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