Celebrate Culture Week November 15th to 21st!
Did you know: Prince Edward Island’s creative sector contributes more than 305 million dollars to the Island economy and employs over 3,000 people? It strengthens tourism, supports entrepreneurship, creates export opportunities, and helps attract investment.
Celebrate the people, stories, and careers that make up Prince Edward Island’s vibrant arts and culture sector!
Information Session: Growing Your Creative Business with Innovation PEI
Date: Monday, November 16th, 2026
Time: 12pm
Location: The Arts Guild
Are you building a creative career on Prince Edward Island? Whether you're an established craftsperson, a touring musician, an emerging filmmaker, or another creative entrepreneur, Innovation PEI offers programs and services designed to support the growth and success of PEI's creative sector.
Join us on Monday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. at The Arts Guild for an informative lunchtime session with Shannon Pratt, Creative Industries Development Officer with the Cultural Development Division at Innovation PEI. Shannon will provide an overview of the business development programs, funding opportunities, and support services available to arts, culture, and creative industries entrepreneurs across the Island.
Please note that this session will focus on Innovation PEI's business development supports and programs for the creative sector. It is not a presentation on PEI Arts Grants. Instead, attendees will learn about resources that can help strengthen their businesses, expand their markets, and support long-term growth.
Bring your lunch, connect with fellow creators, and discover how Innovation PEI can help you take your creative business to the next level.
Free registration. Seating is limited.
Small Island, Big Picture: Free Short Film Screening at City Cinema!
Celebrate PEI's creative talent during Culture Week at City Cinema! Join us for an evening of locally produced films and music videos that showcase the stories, perspectives, and artistic vision of Island creators. Enjoy a diverse lineup of screenings and discover the incredible talent shaping PEI's arts and culture scene.
This will be a FREE screening, but you must book tickets in advance. Save your spot at the link below!
2026 PEI Arts Awards Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Mack, 128 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PEI
Event Description:
Celebrate the artistic accomplishments of Prince Edward Island’s arts and culture sector! Join us on November 18 at The Mack to find out who will win the 2026 PEI Arts Awards and enjoy live performances by Island artists. Recognizing outstanding contributions to PEI arts and culture, this annual awards program honours individuals, groups, and organizations across the province.
Prior to the PEI Arts Awards Ceremony, ticketholders are invited to the Confederation Centre Art Gallery at 6pm for a reception. A cash bar will be available and small bites will be served.
Join us in celebrating our Island’s vibrant talent—buy your tickets to the awards ceremony today!
In conjunction, the latest acquisitions from the Prince Edward Island Art Bank collection will be on display in the Concourse Gallery throughout November 2026.
Culture Week Spotlights:
PEI Business Podcast: Culture Week episode with Craig Fair and Michael Stanley
To celebrate Culture Week, the PEI Business Podcast returns with special guests Michael Stanley, owner of Michael Stanley Pottery, and Craig Fair, Artistic Director, Producer, and Music Director of Craig Fair…
Culture Week Spotlight: Craig Fair
When people think of Prince Edward Island\'s arts and culture sector, they often picture the talented musicians, performers, and creatives who bring our stories to life. For Craig Fair, those…
Culture Week Spotlight: Patti Larsen
Storytelling has always been a calling for Prince Edward Island writer Patti Larsen. With more than 260 books published across a wide range of genres, Patti has built an impressive…
Culture Week Spotlight: Emily Howard
For Prince Edward Island artist Emily Howard, inspiration is never far away. Working in a style that blends abstract and impressionism, Emily draws on the vibrant colours, textures, and…
Community Events Calendar
Explore other community events taking place during Culture Week to discover new opportunities to learn, grow and connect with the creative sector across the Island!
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