Island artists will have their work seen by more people thanks to the provincial government’s reinvestment in the province’s Art Bank. The Art Bank acquires, loans out, and displays works by professional Island artists for public spaces. As part of its new five-year culture...
A year-round, multipurpose facility will promote Prince Edward Island’s fine craft to markets near and far, helping businesses grow and the industry expand. The PEI Centre for Craft will raise public awareness and understanding of fine craft, increase educational opportunities...
Black History Month is an opportunity for Prince Edward Island to celebrate black Islanders from past to present. Events and educational activities will be held throughout February in libraries, schools, museums and establishments. This year the provincial government is...
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2018 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted online at https://princeedwardisland.ca/artsgrants for three types of grants: creation, dissemination and professional development...
The Province is launching a new film fund to help grow the film and television industry on Prince Edward Island. The goal of the PEI Film Production Fund (PEIFPF) is to: grow the skilled labour pool and support the development of local creative industry workers; build the...
PEI Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous artists in PEI are being recognized as the successful applicants for the new Indigenous Art Bank and Indigenous Arts Grants programs. “In the spirit of friendship and reconciliation, today we celebrate Indigenous artists for their significant...
At Confound Films’ office, atop Receiver Coffee on Charlottetown’s historic Victoria Row, there is a unique piece of furniture. It’s a coffee table made from the trunk of a 100-year-old maple tree that filmmaker Kyle Simpson remembers playing under in his grandparent’s Walthen...