Island authors, editors, and book producers are encouraged to apply for a PEI Book Award before January 31. Sponsored by the province’s Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture, the awards are presented every two years to recognize writing excellence in the three...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A new five-year plan will help enrich Prince Edward Island’s cultural life and share it across Canada and around the world. Cultivating Growth – A Five Year Action Plan for Culture and Creative Industries will bring together our cultural and creative...
Artists from across Prince Edward Island continue to enrich the province’s cultural life with the help of provincial government grants. Another $50,000 has been awarded in fall 2017 to 17 projects by established and emerging artists in film and media arts, music, theatre, crafts...
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modelled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
Students from across Prince Edward Island presented projects about their community, history, and culture last week at the Provincial Heritage Fair. More than 180 students in grades 5 through 9 – from 22 schools – participated in this year’s fair, May 4 at the Confederation Centre...
Anyone who has visited Charlottetown is likely familiar with the work of sculptor Ahmon Katz’s. The Three Leaves sculpture, which stands prominently at the entrance to the city by the Charlottetown Events Centre, and the great Blue Heron on the corner of Queen and Water Street in...
2017 Cultural Tourism Festivals & Events Funding Program Application
New capital investments will help maintain and modernize the Beaconsfield Historic Site and the Provincial Artifacts Collections Facility. The provincial and federal governments are collaborating to preserve these important historical and cultural spaces. The Government of Prince...
If you own a designated heritage property outside Charlottetown or Summerside, you may be eligible for assistance for some of the approved costs to conserve the building. Contact the municipal planning office directly, if your property is located in Charlottetown or Summerside...
In Prince Edward Island, there are three types of heritage recognition for historic properties based on level of significance, as follows: National Historic Site – a property deemed significant on a national level and recognized by Government of Canada. Provincial Heritage Place...