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Island artists receive grants 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/island-artists-receive-grants-1
2020-12-01
Reequal Smith says receiving an arts grant has given her confidence in her work, allowing her to pursue future goals. Smith is among 16 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,220 through the provincial Arts Grants program.   “I am very thankful for this opportunity,” said Smith. “With...

Nominations open for 2021 heritage awards

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/nominations-open-2021-heritage-awards
2020-10-09
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2020. “There are...

Arts grants applications open to Island artists

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/arts-grants-applications-open-island-artists
2020-09-25
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2020 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity Applications for funding can be submitted at  Arts Grants program  for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional...
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Prince Edward Island artists receive grants 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-artists-receive-grants
2020-07-07
Harmony Wagner says receiving an arts grant allows her to dig in and do necessary research to write a meaningful exploration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s life. Wagner is among 25 Island artists who recently received a total of $75,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program.   “I am grateful for...

New purchases for Provincial Art Bank

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-purchases-provincial-art-bank
2020-06-18
Artist Monica Lacey says the Provincial Art Bank supports and validates her career as a professional artist. "I have been fortunate to have several pieces selected for purchase by the art bank over the years. Having my work in a public collection like this is important to the growth of my...

Provincial art bank seeks submissions from Island artists

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provincial-art-bank-seeks-submissions-island-artists
2020-01-20
Island artists are invited to submit their work by February 20, 2020 to be considered for purchase by the Provincial Art Bank. The Provincial Art Bank collection includes 249 works of art by 145 Island artists. The art bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or donated. Pieces are...
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Island artists receive grants 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/island-artists-receive-grants
2019-11-21
Melissa Peter-Paul says receiving an arts grant from the provincial government gives her more time to focus on creating her quillwork boxes – made out of birch bark, sweet grass, porcupine quills and spruce root all harvested by her and her family. Peter-Paul is among 15 Island artists who recently...
Artists Greg Webster and Sandy Carruthers

Drawing superpowered space-age stories of Prince Edward Island

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/drawing-superpowered-space-age-stories-prince-edward-island
2019-09-25
In the first edition of Sandstone Comics, readers see Prince Edward Island populated by super-powered humans, brooding cops, hyper-intelligent apes and extraterrestrial travelers. Artists and storytellers Greg Webster, Sandy Carruthers and Robert Doan have each created graphics tales of heroism and...
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Funding continues for Island artists 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/funding-continues-island-artists
2019-07-18
Photographer Patricia Bourque’s solo exhibition, Beyond the Regalia, is now on display at the gallery at The Guild, with the support of an Arts Grant she received from the Prince Edward Island Government.  Bourque is among 14 Island artists, out of 63 applicants, who recently received a total of $...
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Islanders invited to view the Provincial Art Bank

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-invited-view-provincial-art-bank
2019-03-06
To celebrate the Art Bank’s 40th anniversary, the provincial government is purchasing new works of art and inviting the public to view the Provincial Art Bank collection. The Art Bank acquires, loans out, and displays works by professional Island artists for public spaces. There are 14 new...
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