The Community Museums Association of PEI will be celebrating Canada 150 with the project “What Does Canada 150 Mean To You.” The CMA-PEI member museums across the Island will exhibit artefacts celebrating 150 years of Canadian history. Unlike a usual exhibit where labels are written by the museum explaining the significance of an artefact, blank exhibit labels are available and visitors will be
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Hanna Matheson loves to draw

by Cassandra Bernard

Behind round glasses, her eyes focus on the t-shirt logo she is sketching for her friend’s band, Stabbing Joy. Hanna Matheson, 21, has always been inspired by people and this shows through her unique and intriguing artwork.

“People would be my biggest inspiration that influences my work,” she says. Going back to elementary school and when she used
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The Brackley Beach Community Centre has openings for groups who would like to rent the venue for performances in 2017. The building is located close to the National Park and many summer homes and cottages. The room seats 160, has air conditioning and is wheelchair accessible. Contact Ellen at 902-218-6984 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view
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Confederation Centre of the Arts unveils 2017 projects

Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown has unveiled a selection of major 2017 commemorative projects. Collectively entitled “Centre 150” these projects include new art exhibitions and heritage programs, a national theatre conference, and an original touring musical.

The Centre’s signature project is The Dream Catchers, a national
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Exhibit by Alexis Bulman, Andrew Cairns, Monica Lacey and Alexandra O’Sullivan

Call them “the next wave.” A group exhibition of recent work from four of PEI’s up and coming visual artists opened in January at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) in Charlottetown. Supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Program, New Positions represents a cross-section of developing local
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RBC Foundation supports CCAG’s Artist Program

Confederation Centre of the Arts has announced that the RBC Foundation has renewed its funding to support the Art Gallery’s Emerging Artist Program.

The RBC Emerging Artist Program has been an element of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s exhibition program. RBC has been providing support for the program since 2009. This $45,000 donation will fund
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11th Annual Black and White Spider Awards

Professional photographer Berni Wood from Prince Edward Island, was presented with the 11th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of Portraiture, at a Nomination & Winners PhotoShow webcast in November. The online gala was attended by over 10,500 photography fans around the globe.

11th Annual Jury members included captains
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Sara Lee Perry Studio & Gallery opens in Alberton

Way Up West
by Jan Cox

For Sara Perry, it was do it now, or never. She did it September 1, 2016. Sara Lee Studio & Gallery opened it's doors at 491 Main Street in Alberton. It was a dream come true for the local artist who wanted to paint and have her own studio for as long as she can remember.

Housing 16 other artists as well as her own
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Confederation Centre of the Arts has announced the addition of Kate Sharpley to the Art Gallery team.

In this full time role, Kate will be offering guided interpretation of both touring and Gallery-curated exhibitions for school classes and local community groups. She will also direct art classes and special events in the Centre’s Schurman Family Studio, including the fall series of Saturday art
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Holland College grad Dylan McQuaid represents PEI in student art competition

BMO Financial Group’s 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition celebrates the creativity of art students from post-secondary institutions across Canada. Deans and instructors of undergraduate certificate, diploma, and degree programs in visual art are invited to select from their graduating classes three students,
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