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In support of the local arts, Belleville Police Service (BPS) is proud to announce their partnership with the Belleville Art Association (BAA).

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Since 1958, the Belleville Art Association has promoted the visual arts in the local community through its gallery, exhibitions and workshops. In September of 2021, BAA member Jan Coombs arranged for six pieces of art, created by local artists, to be displayed at the new BPS station for their Grand Opening event.

The event initiated the beginning steps of BPS’s and BAA’s new and greater partnership. Recently, BAA’s team installed art from 30 artists in three locations throughout the building. Art pieces will be exchanged bi-annually and BPS members will have the opportunity to inquire and purchase the pieces.

BPS would like to give a special thank you to the 30 local artists for contributing their art and to BAA volunteers for the installation: Karen Richey, Brenda Skinner, Colleen English, Dona Knudsen, and Mary Parker Phoenix. Their efforts and the beautiful displays are appreciated by all.

BPS Chief Michael Callaghan believes the art display is positive and uplifting and good for the members to see on a daily basis, it is beautiful and brings joy. Since the art has been hung, many members have inquired about the pieces and have requested for more pieces to be hung in various places and have commented on the great work the Belleville Art Association has done.

For more information on Belleville Art Association, visit their website at: bellevilleart.ca.