Culture Summerside

05/31/2026

Summerside & Area Writers - the PEI Writers' Guild is currently collecting feedback related to its PEI WRITING AWARDS.

This short survey is open to Island writers and creatives at all levels of experience.

The survey will help shape the future direction of the awards program and celebration and will be open until June 15.

Complete the survey located on the www.peiwritersguild.com home page.

PEI WRITING AWARDS SURVEY

As one part of ongoing consultation with PEI's diverse writing communities in support of a revitalized awards program for Island writers, the PEI Writers Guild has launched an online survey to gather feedback.

This short survey is open to Island writers and creatives at all levels of experience. Even if you’ve never participated in a PEIWG event or submitted to the Island Literary Awards, these are your awards and we want to hear from you!

The survey will help shape the future direction of the awards program and celebration and will be open until June 15. Complete the survey located on the www.peiwritersguild.com home page!

05/29/2026

Our team at Culture Summerside is working to build up its list of Summerside & area Newcomers who are performers or artists (musicians, dancers, play an instrument, practice an artistic discipline or who emcee).

We would like to extend an invitation to these folks to be involved in our programs, events and activities. We are seeking individuals or groups of all ages and backgrounds.

If that's you (or someone you know), feel free to reach out to [email protected] or 902-432-1296 to share a bit more about your talents. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI
PEI Connectors
PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership Program

05/28/2026

Sharing on behalf of our colleagues at Creative PEI. Their organization is hosting roundtable sessions in June regarding AI and PEI's arts and culture sector.

There will be a session on Tuesday, June 9 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Summerside Rotary Library. The theme is: AI and Creative Labour, Rights, and Compensation

From Creative PEI: "The arts and culture sector can make a unique and necessary contribution to the conversation around emerging artificial intelligence (AI) practices. Join us for peer knowledge exchange on existing practices related to AI, shared risks and opportunities, tensions and divergences within the community, and ethical considerations such as environmental impacts, Indigenous knowledge and protocol, and accessibility and inclusion."

Pre-Register at: https://form.jotform.com/261243758298064
For more information contact [email protected]

05/28/2026

Just a few more days remain for the public to take in the Sixty Days of Fame Exhibit from local artists, Sandra Ellis!

Stop by the MacNaught History Centre and Archives at 75 Spring Street between 10 am & 4 pm. Saturday, May 30th is the last day for the exhibit.

Stay tuned to hear what will be displayed next on the gallery walls.

05/27/2026

Authors - have you ever wanted to turn your book or story into an audiobook? As part of Summerside Arts Fest, plan to attend the workshop, How to Record an Audiobook Yourself with Joe Mahoney on the afternoon of Sunday, June 14.

You'll learn how to record an audiobook yourself, covering the entire process from beginning to end: the gear, the recording, the edit, mastering, platforms and more.

Pre-registration is required and the cost is $50 per participant.

To register or find out more, email [email protected].
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Joe Mahoney is an author/publisher/broadcaster, recently retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where, for over more than three decades, he worked in several roles including recording engineer, producer, and several operational management roles. He currently runs Donovan Street Press Inc., an indie press based in Riverview, New Brunswick.

Joe is the author of the SF novel A Time and a Place, the memoir Adventures in the Radio Trade, and the short story collection Other Times and Places, all available from Donovan Street Press Inc. He's written and produced several radio shows on science fiction for CBC Radio, and has worked as a story editor on multiple radio, television and film projects including CBC Radio's Steve the First and Steve the Second, both seasons of Canadia: 2056, Canadian author and filmmaker Susan Rodger's feature film Still the Water, and more.

Joe is co-host of the podcast Re-Creative with Mark A. Rayner, a podcast about art and creativity.

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PEI Writers' Guild
Creative PEI

05/26/2026

The Summerside Arts Fest starts soon, and we're excited to offer again this year the Weave It Together: Basket-Weaving Workshop with Noella Moore! The workshop will take place on Monday, June 8th at 10 am at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre.

Join Mi’kmaq artist Noella Moore for a hands-on exploration of traditional basket-weaving techniques and the stories woven into every strand. A creative and cultural experience rooted in heritage and craft.

The cost to attend the workshop is $40. Attendance is limited to 10 people and will fill up quickly. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time by contacting 902-432-1298 or emailing [email protected].

Check out the full Summerside Arts Fest schedule at https://www.wyattheritagepropertiesinc.com

05/25/2026

Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc. and Culture Summerside are pleased to partner with the Harbourfront Theatre to offer a $5 ticket price for the upcoming Harbour Filmworks night taking place on Monday, June 8th!

This special ticket price is offered as part of Summerside Arts Fest, with a goal to further increase accessible opportunities for members of the public to take in the arts. We are very excited about the regional content of this Canadian film! Thanks to the Harbourfront Theatre for partnering with us on this initiative.

Visit our website for more information about the 2026 Summerside Arts Fest: https://www.wyattheritagepropertiesinc.com/

Celebrate the Summerside Arts Fest with a great movie night! Thanks to a generous incentive from Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc. and Culture Summerside, tickets for our next Harbour Filmworks screening, Little Lorraine, are half price—just $5.00.

Monday – June 8, 2026
7:00 PM

Already a ticket holder? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Give our Box Office a call and we’ll happily process your discount credit!

📞 Call us at (902) 888-2500

05/22/2026

Celebrate the Summerside Arts Fest with a great movie night! Thanks to a generous incentive from Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc. and Culture Summerside, tickets for our next Harbour Filmworks screening, Little Lorraine, are half price—just $5.00.

Monday – June 8, 2026
7:00 PM

Already a ticket holder? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Give our Box Office a call and we’ll happily process your discount credit!

📞 Call us at (902) 888-2500

05/22/2026

Downtown Summerside's Open City is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 23rd!

This one-day celebration brings downtown Summerside to life, highlighting the small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative spaces that make the city’s core vibrant and welcoming.

Culture Summerside is pleased to be part of this initiative - stop by the MacNaught History Centre and Archives at 75 Spring Street between 10 am & 4 pm to view the Sixty Days of Fame Exhibit, featuring local artist, Sandra Ellis.

See you in Downtown Summerside!

05/21/2026

Calling all Summerside Area Artists!

In preparation for Summerside Arts Fest being hosted across the community from June 8 - July 4, 2026, we invite you to submit an application related to the festival's Art Alley activity.

Similar to last year, Art Alley is taking place under the big tent on lower Spring Street. This year's dates are Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

The focus of the Art Alley is artists at work. Artists must be able to demonstrate their work and engage with the public to explain their medium and practice. The event is in partnership with Classic Car Nights and the Summerside Farmer's Market.

This is a paid opportunity. Spots are limited and will be curated to ensure a mix of artists for each shift. You will be contacted by Culture Summerside staff with further information after submitting your application.

Summerside Arts Fest 2026 Application: https://forms.gle/iSfxbCNoE5uv9zbc8 (fill out and submit online).

Or drop by Lefurgey Cultural Centre at 205 Prince Street from Monday - Friday for a paper copy.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, June 5, 2026.

We encourage artists of all ages, backgrounds and mediums to apply. Haven't engaged with us before? Please apply - we love to connect with new folks.

Look forward to receiving your applications.

More information about the 2026 Summerside Arts Fest can be found at:

https://www.wyattheritagepropertiesinc.com/