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...
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...
Artist Rilla Marshall says having her work selected for the Art Bank means a lot to her because it will be part of a collection that represents Prince Edward Island. Marshall’s work was one of 12 pieces selected for purchase by a peer-review jury out of 59 submissions. The Art...
The Island’s best published writing has been nominated for the 2018 Prince Edward Island Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The awards will be presented at a...
Debbie Langston immigrated to Prince Edward Island in 2004 with her young family. In 2018, while working in a local school and doing research for Black History Month, she came across the story of The Bog. Langston was excited to learn more about the Black community that has...
The lives and contributions of Black Islanders will be profiled across the province during Black History Month. The provincial government is pleased to provide funding to the Black Cultural Society to host panel discussions on community building, socials with music and food...
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...
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...
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...
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...