Arts and Culture
Your non-profit organization may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,500 to assist with activities that promote the arts, culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships.
The...
Comedy is a serious business.
Just ask Tanya MacCallum.
“Art is an occupation,” says the local stand-up comedian who uses the stage name Tanya Nicolle.
“You may have to tell a joke 50 times before you know if it’s a quality joke.”
And with only a...
There are currently no flag and lighting displays.
Lighting
Decorative lights on the façade of the Shaw Building, located at 95 Rochford Street in Charlottetown, change from white to a specific colour or combination of colours to mark an annual...
The Prince Edward Island Art Bank collection was established in 1979 to support and encourage visual artists living in Prince Edward Island. The contemporary works of art collected by the PEI Art Bank Acquisition Program demonstrate the knowledge,...
Image caption: L-R: Jason Burbine, Thomas Webb, Gordie MacKeeman and Peter Cann from Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys - Photo credit: Patricia Bourque
The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist and encourage the arts community in the...
The Prince Edward Island Art Bank collection was established in 1979 to support and encourage visual artists living in Prince Edward Island. The contemporary works of art collected by the PEI Art Bank Acquisition Program demonstrate the knowledge,...
Poetry of excellence has been one of the great achievements of Prince Edward Islanders. Individuals such as John LePage, Larry Gorman and Lawrence Doyle were well-known in the 19th century. In the 20th century, Lucy Maud Montgomery and Milton Acorn are...
As part of its Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI is thrilled to administer an Arts Awards program that celebrates excellence and artistic merit across the province of PEI.
The second...
Since 2006, the Prince Edward Island Book Awards have celebrated the best in books by Prince Edward Islanders. Awards are given in four categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature.
Who is eligible?
Authors, editors, or creators...
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...