Peterborough Art Academy

02/17/2026

🎨 Shop Spotlight: Peterborough Art Academy 🎨

A true staple of Depot Square for over 30 years, Peterborough Art Academy is your go-to destination for quality art supplies at every level—from curious beginners to seasoned artists.

Inside the shop, you’ll find everything you need to bring creativity to life:
🖌️ Paintbrushes and sketchbooks
🎨 Oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints
✏️ Colored pencils and drawing tools
🖼️ Canvases and essential studio supplies

Even better, the owner is an artist herself, offering knowledgeable, thoughtful guidance to help you choose the right materials—whether you’re starting fresh or refining your craft.

👧🧒 School vacation week tip: If you’re running out of ideas to keep the kids engaged, stop by and stock up on art supplies for projects you can enjoy together at home.

📍 Creative inspiration starts right here in Depot Square.

07/14/2022

Be sure to stock up on crafting supplies to help keep your kiddos entertained on rainy days!

07/04/2022

Happy Independence Day!!

07/02/2022

Art in the Park 2022 is Sunday, July 3rd!! - in and around Depot Square! For the first time, you will find shop owner Michaela Chelminski's private collection of Peterborough’s renowned artists on display and for sale. Stop in to see and to purchase art from Dennis Sheehan, Kiddy Cloud, Eric Ingraham, Robert Collier and more!

For more information about the products we carry and this event - give us a call at (603) 924-4488 Tuesday through Saturday 11-5! Extended hours for the Art Walk.

07/01/2022

We hope to see you at the 6th Annual Art in the Park!

Sunday, July 3rd from 11am to 4pm - Regional artists will be exhibiting in Depot Park, Putnam Park, Depot Square and throughout Downtown Peterborough and of course we will have art for sale in the gallery from some of the region's renowned artist, like Kiddy Cloud, L P Runyon, Joe Heart, Dennis Sheehan and others!

06/30/2022

We have paint brushes to create texture, angled edges, detail - whatever you create - we have it!

For more information about the products we carry - give us a call at (603) 924-4488 Tuesday through Saturday 11-5!

06/25/2022

Prizes for the “FIND THE YELLOW DUCK” are located at here at Peterborough Art Academy. Look for the YELLOW BALLOONS for the retailers participating in the contest. You can enter at any location, one entry per location…….no purchase necessary.

Check out the goodies/gift cards valued at over $200!!

The Peterborough Lions Club DUCK RACE - It's Back ! The Duck Race will be held at Depot Park TOMORROW at 2:00 PM. Buy your duck tickets around town. All proceeds go to local charities. There will also be a Farmer's Market throughout Depot Square and Downtown Peterborough where farmers and food producers will sell their goods.

06/21/2022

Art in the Park 2022 is Sunday, July 3 - in and around Depot Square! For the first time, you will find shop owner Michaela Chelminski's private collection of Peterborough’s renowned artists on display and for sale. Stop in to see and to purchase art from Dennis Sheehan, Kiddy Cloud, Eric Ingraham, Robert Collier and more!

For more information about the products we carry and this event - give us a call at (603) 924-4488 Tuesday through Saturday 11-5! Extended hours for the Art Walk

06/19/2022

Happy Father's Day!

06/17/2022

"You can't use up creativity. The more you use. The more you have."
~ Maya Angelou