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Creative PEI Not-for-profit sector council supporting cultural enterprise in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Yesterday, Jane took part in the Canadian Arts Coalition’s Arts Day on the Hill as part of a Canada-wide, multi-discipli...
10/07/2026

Yesterday, Jane took part in the Canadian Arts Coalition’s Arts Day on the Hill as part of a Canada-wide, multi-disciplinary delegation lobbying for arts funding.

She is excited to share her experience!
All are welcome to join a community report-back from Arts Day on the Hill tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Arts Guild in Charlottetown. To listen in via Zoom, email [email protected] for the link.

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A graphic featuring Parliament Hill under a bright blue sky. Lime-green text at the top reads “Canadian Arts Coalition” and “Arts Day on the Hill.” The bottom has a green-to-teal gradient with black text: “Community Report-Back,” the Creative PEI logo, and event details: “Thursday, October 8 | 1–2 p.m. at the Arts Guild, Charlottetown, PEI.")

Check out our Artmobile Schedule for October! This month, you can find us at the Charlottetown Library, and the Breadalb...
10/06/2026

Check out our Artmobile Schedule for October! This month, you can find us at the Charlottetown Library, and the Breadalbane Library.

The Artmobile is a free, travelling event where everyone is welcome. These events are aimed at arts sector workers, and folks for whom art and creativity play a major part of their lives. Choose from the available art supplies, or bring your own work in progress! Come to create, chat, seek advice, and get inspired with your community.

The Artmobile events are sponsored by the City of Charlottetown through the City’s Arts and Culture Project and Event Assistance Program.

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A white graphic featuring craft supplies, hand-drawn orange pumpkins, and a cardboard “ART-MOBILE” sign. Orange text reads “OCTOBER 2026,” with green text listing three library dates and times. At the bottom, orange text says “Swipe left for ‘What to Expect!’” alongside the Charlottetown logo and “Supported by.”

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A flyer titled “What to Expect:” in large blue text describes an accessible, communal art-making environment. It is free to attend and includes a large communal table for making art, space for 6–15 people to work independently on art projects, plenty of room to move around the tables, and a separate table displaying free communal art supplies. The environment includes relaxing, low-volume instrumental music, occasional clattering sounds as people look through supplies, overhead lighting, windows with daylight diffused through blinds or curtains, and air conditioning. Service animals are welcome, and a scent-free environment is suggested but not guaranteed. Bathrooms are available on site, including accessible stalls, although non-gendered stalls are not guaranteed. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available, though proximity to the venue varies. In the upper-right corner is a tilted cardboard-style graphic labeled “ART MOBILE” with a Creative PEI logo. At the bottom, green text provides accessibility contact information).

Check out our accessibility guide for our Oct. 2nd event, Art Night in Charlottetown: “First Hand” 25 Years Later! If yo...
09/27/2026

Check out our accessibility guide for our Oct. 2nd event, Art Night in Charlottetown: “First Hand” 25 Years Later! If you have any questions about accessibility for this event, please send them to our coordinator Alexis Bulman ([email protected]).

Calling all not for profit organizations (board and staff): Join us on September 29th from 9:30 - 12pm, in the black box...
09/23/2026

Calling all not for profit organizations (board and staff): Join us on September 29th from 9:30 - 12pm, in the black box theatre at the PEI Arts Guild for a free Cultural Awareness Presentation with Healing Our Nations. We have about 8 seats left to fill, so if you're interested, please email Jane Ledwell ([email protected]). And thanks so much to the folks at The PEI Arts Guild for allowing us to hold the session in their space!

Art Night in Charlottetown returns Friday, October 2nd, with a special event for Women’s History Month!Twenty-five years...
09/22/2026

Art Night in Charlottetown returns Friday, October 2nd, with a special event for Women’s History Month!

Twenty-five years ago, a public history of women’s contributions to the arts, crafts, and culture was published online! At this Art Night in Charlottetown, learn more about the project called “First Hand” created by the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Interministerial Women’s Secretariat at the turn of the millennium, and take in a panel on what has emerged in arts, crafts, and culture by women and gender-diverse artists and artisans across the island since then!

“First Hand: 25 Years Later” will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge at UPEI (Main Building) on October 2 with a reception, art activities, and demonstrations. Then we will move on to a panel discussion at 6:00 p.m.

This project is being coordinated in partnership with the Chairs Circle for Gender Equality, and Art Night in Charlottetown is supported by the City of Charlottetown Arts and Culture Grants. "First Hand: 25 Years Later” is supported by InnovationPEI Community Cultural Partnerships.

Thank you to Watermark Theatre for hosting our last summer Open Office Hours in beautiful North Rustico, where we dodged...
09/21/2026

Thank you to Watermark Theatre for hosting our last summer Open Office Hours in beautiful North Rustico, where we dodged some mighty raindrops to appreciate the small community's incredible public art - the "Rustico Fisherman" statue by Nathan Scott and the series of bas-relief sculptures by Denise Reiser that flank the length of the boardwalk. Boutiques in Seawalk Park also highlight local artisans!
Plan to support the Watermark by attending the Fall Craft Fair on October 24 from 10:00 to 4:00 at the North Rustico Lions Club - local vendors, homemade goods, and seasonal treats, $2 admission.

It's Welcoming Week! Congratulations to Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI for the fabulous arts mixer, "Meet ...
09/14/2026

It's Welcoming Week! Congratulations to Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI for the fabulous arts mixer, "Meet Your Neighbours: The Many Cultures of PEI." Organizer Nancy Clement asked what we need to do to create a more welcoming arts community here, and the "Finding Belonging Through the Arts" panel of Tiffany Liu (musician), Tomoyo Suzuki (visual artist and children's educator), and Emil Tupas (dancer and choreographer) shared their thoughts. Here is what they said. 1 - "Attend shows!" See us, enjoy our work, immerse yourself in live performances. 2 - Make an effort to find connections. "Take the first step." 3 - "Support local artists." Tomoyo concluded with a special encouragement to take part in DiverseCity Multicultural Festival next year, where you can easily achieve all three goals.

Since autumn only arrives on September 22nd, we have time for one more Open Office Hours event this summer. Jane recentl...
09/13/2026

Since autumn only arrives on September 22nd, we have time for one more Open Office Hours event this summer.
Jane recently spent a day at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, Town of Three Rivers, where prep was underway for big October events on their stage, including a tribute to John Prine and tour stops by Rose Cousins and the Barra MacNeils! Jane had a wonderful visit at The Mair Family Museum, where visitors can have a hands-on encounter with local history and talk with Therese about legacy and collections. Jane also visited Georgetown's excellent artisan shops including Shoreline Design and The Lovely Nelly - the Maroon Pig Art Gallery was closed the day she visited.
Next stop is North Rustico on Friday, September 18. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Watermark Theatre to ask questions about CreativePEI's work.

Check out our Artmobile Schedule for September! This month, you can find us at the Charlottetown Library, the Breadalban...
09/02/2026

Check out our Artmobile Schedule for September! This month, you can find us at the Charlottetown Library, the Breadalbane Library, and the Holland College - Prince of Wales Campus Library.

The Artmobile is a free, travelling event where everyone is welcome. These events are aimed at arts sector workers, and folks for whom art and creativity play a major part of their lives.

Choose from the available art supplies, or bring your own work in progress!
Come to create, chat, seek advice, and get inspired with your community.

The Artmobile events are sponsored by the City of Charlottetown through the City's Arts and Culture Project and Event Assistance Program.

"Open Office Hours" in Alberton were a real highlight, with great conversations at the Arts and Heritage Centre with the...
08/31/2026

"Open Office Hours" in Alberton were a real highlight, with great conversations at the Arts and Heritage Centre with the indomitable Allan and Isabel. Thanks to Jordan with Develop West Prince for making the time to talk culture and to Arlene for the welcome at the Alberton Museum, with is a real gem of PEI's Community Museums Association in a town that cares about its history.

Jane's next Open Office Hours will take place on Tuesday, September 1st, at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, Town of Three Rivers. Please plan to drop by.

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Suite 330, 119 Kent Street
Charlottetown, PE

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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