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Art In The Open . Art à ciel ouvert Art in the Open is a contemporary art festival that transforms Charlottetown's downtown public spaces into a free, all-ages, open-air art gallery.

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🖤🐦 The March of the Crows kicked off AITO 2026 in style! Led by our Queen of the Crows, Julie Pellissier-Lush, the march...
10/07/2026

🖤🐦 The March of the Crows kicked off AITO 2026 in style! Led by our Queen of the Crows, Julie Pellissier-Lush, the march set the vibe for a magical weekend of art in Victoria Park. The night carried on with music at the Cultural Pavilion under the stars. Thank you to everyone who marched, danced, and showed up for this unforgettable opening night. See you in 2027! 🖤
Javier Fernandez
Downtown Charlottetown Inc
Innovation PEI
City of Charlottetown
Julie Pellissier-Lush

Art in the Open acknowledges that our contemporary art festival takes place entirely on Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island),...
09/30/2026

Art in the Open acknowledges that our contemporary art festival takes place entirely on Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island), the unceded, unsurrendered, and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

We keep listening and learning. Supporting Indigenous artists, buiness and organizations.

And that’s a wrap!To every volunteer who showed up, to the artists who trusted us with their work, to our team who made ...
08/31/2026

And that’s a wrap!

To every volunteer who showed up, to the artists who trusted us with their work, to our team who made it all run - THANK YOU!

And to everyone who wandered with us this weekend: You’re the reason it means so much - Your support, participation and collaboration means everything. See you next year!

Art in the Open continues today! 1:00pm-4:00pm 💫
08/30/2026

Art in the Open continues today! 1:00pm-4:00pm 💫

See you tonight 💫We have performances throughout the evening. Jalianne LiAdam HillAnna Wansbrough
08/29/2026

See you tonight 💫

We have performances throughout the evening.

Jalianne Li
Adam Hill
Anna Wansbrough

Discover art around every corner. Dance and music woven into the woods, glowing sculptures, immersive installations by t...
08/29/2026

Discover art around every corner. Dance and music woven into the woods, glowing sculptures, immersive installations by the water, playground and beyond!

Today, from 4 PM until 11 PM at Victoria Park - Come join us!

Meet our Queen of the Crows - Julie Pellissier-Lush!She is a Mi’kmaq cultural teacher, knowledge keeper, storyteller, ph...
08/28/2026

Meet our Queen of the Crows - Julie Pellissier-Lush!

She is a Mi’kmaq cultural teacher, knowledge keeper, storyteller, photographer, actor, drummer, best-selling author, and the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for PEI. She finds inspiration from the teachings and stories of her elders, and from today’s youth who are embracing and celebrating their rich culture.

Join Julie and us at the March of Crows, tonight at 7PM!

The 2026 Art in The Open officially starts tonight!Join us at 7pm for the March of Crows led by Julie Pellissier-Lush 📍 ...
08/28/2026

The 2026 Art in The Open officially starts tonight!

Join us at 7pm for the March of Crows led by Julie Pellissier-Lush
📍 Meet up at Confederation Centre of the Arts

Followed by Crowfest at the Victoria Park Pavilion with DJ Javier Fernandez

Ready to meet the last group of amazing, incredibly talented artists joining us?!Cellist Laurie Forsyth creates layered,...
08/26/2026

Ready to meet the last group of amazing, incredibly talented artists joining us?!

Cellist Laurie Forsyth creates layered, immersive performances through live looping, improvisation, and reimagined melodies drawn from folk, classical, and popular music, inviting audiences into evolving sound worlds shaped by curiosity and connection.

Her work explores the cello’s possibilities beyond traditional boundaries, transforming familiar sounds into something spontaneous, atmospheric, and new.

As a painter, Renée Laprise, uses colour and storytelling to explore the mystical interconnection of the physical and non-physical realms.

Mexican guitarist, singer, and composer Iván Garnica is a sonic visionary, pulling inspiration from flamenco, blues, jazz and folk to shape a bold and raw exploration of artistry. Best known around town for his contributions to the Mango Street Trio and to Tiffany Liu’s Trio, his projects received a total of four 2026 Music PEI awards, including the 2026 Entertainer Of The Year.

Little Bird is a moving, contemporary-acrobatic piece choreographed through Alignment Dance Arts by choreographer Ciarra Thompson and performed by 9-year-old competitive dancer Summer Ross.

Showcasing strength, flexibility, and expressive movement, Little Bird comes to life through a beautiful blend of emotion and acrobatics as a part of The March of the Crows 2026

Not a singer? You don’t have to be! No spotlights, no solos – enter the world of community singing, where if you have a voice, you can raise it! Under Lucy’s light hearted guidance, you’ll experience

The wonderful feeling of singing songs and rounds from her vast and quirky repertoire of gathered material. Making music with folks you’ve only just met is joyful, unexpected, heartwarming – and yes, loads of fun.

Meet Madalyn, the artist behind BrightSide Face Painting! Madalyn loves bringing colour, creativity, and big smiles to little faces across PEI.

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Charlottetown, PE

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