Eptek Art & Culture Centre
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is an exhibition facility that offers frequently-changing exhibits, a variety of programming, and a gift shop featuring a wide selection of Island-made fine art and craft, and books on Island themes. Exhibits and programming highlight visual art, craft, history, culture, and science.
Open year-round, Eptek offers weekday art and craft demonstrations in the summer months. In the winter months, Eptek Centre becomes a community hub with many events: exhibit openings, a weekly film series, monthly book club meetings, lectures, book launches, demonstrations, and other special events.
The gift shop has a wide selection of Island-made fine art, crafts, and local books.
Plan a visit a to the Eptek Art & Culture Centre to sample the rich Island culture. All are welcome.
2026 Hours of Operation
Hours are subject to change. Also, closed on Sundays during holiday weekends and in between exhibitions for installation.
October to June
- Tuesday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed: Monday and Saturday
Admissions
June 1 - September 30 Rates
- Regular Admission: $6.00
- Children 4 and under: Free
October 1 - May 30 Rates
- Regular Admission: Pay-what-you-can
- Children 4 and under: Free
Exhibits
Main Gallery Exhibition (June 2 - 19, 2026):
“ArtsSmarts: Open your mind, learn through the arts”
Explore creations made by Island students during the annual ArtsSmarts exhibition at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in June. An opening celebration will be held in the evening on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 – 8 pm, celebrating the learning experiences that took place in various classrooms across the Island this school year. ArtsSmarts is the largest education initiative in Canada dedicated to improving the lives and learning capacity of Canadian children by injecting arts into academic programs. The importance of engaging young people in artistic activity is critical to their evolution as creative thinkers. In order to support this creative learning process, artists work with teachers to create student-centered learning experiences that integrate arts into all of their learnings, and helps them to find a context for it in their own lives. This vibrant exhibition will be on display until Friday, June 19th.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
“The Voice of Marion” January – March 2027 (Group Exhibit):
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is seeking submissions for the upcoming group exhibit, ‘The Voice of Marion’ which will be on display in the main gallery from January to March 2027. An Island-wide call for visual art inspired by the work of Marion Campbell Hinton. Island artists can visit the exhibition “A Nod to Aunt Marion” on display in the Eptek Centre lobby gallery from May 1st – 31st to become acquainted with Marion and determine how they would give her voice through their own work. Folks can still participate if they’ve missed the lobby exhibition, as submission packages will include images of the artwork.
This project is in Marion Campbell Hinton’s memory with the generous support of her niece and nephew, Catherine and Bill Callbeck. Work submitted will be part of a group exhibition and monetary awards will also be presented in a number of categories. The jury consists of acclaimed Island artists Henry Purdy, Grace Curtis, and Maurice Bernard. It is the hope of Catherine and Bill that many Island artists will be inspired to participate in celebration of their aunt Marion.
Submissions are welcome from artists at any stage of their career. Interested artists can receive a submission package by emailing eptek@gov.pe.ca or by calling (902) 888-8373. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is November 1st, 2026, at midnight.
COMMUNITY MURAL
In the later part of June, Eptek Art & Culture Centre visitors will be invited to participate in a community art project. They will be invited to draw the faces of women who have inspired them. These faces will be added to a temporary “living mural” that will grow throughout the summer months in the hall gallery at Eptek Centre. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a site of the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation and is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront, adjacent to the Harbourfront Theatre. For more information call 902-888-8373, or visit us online at www.peimuseum.ca, facebook.com/Eptek.Centre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre.
LET’S GET CREATIVE KIDS ART CLUB
Eptek Centre is pleased to partner again with Ryan McAdam-Young and Let's Get Creative to present an art program for kids on Sunday afternoons. During this 8-week art club, children will get messy and creative while experimenting with many types of art. Sessions will focus on painting, clay, collage, paper crafts, puppet making, drawing, and more. The program is designed to be fun while fostering creativity and is offered by art educator, Ryan McAdam-Young, who has over 15 years of experience teaching popular art classes to children on Prince Edward Island. Check out some of the projects Ryan has done with her students on her Let's Get Creative Facebook page.
Let's Get Creative Art Club @ Eptek – SPRING 2026
Sunday afternoons from April 26th to June 14th (8 weeks)
Group 1 - 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Group 2 - 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Ages 5 - 14 (both groups: choose a time that works best for your family).
$155.00 per participant (all supplies included). Pre-registration is required, as attendance is limited. To register, please call the Eptek Centre at (902) 888-8373.
GALLERY ACTIVITIES
Come test your skills (and eyesight) with Eptek’s Scavenger Hunts! Fun for visitors of all ages. Do you think you have what it takes to find all 20 images?
About The Friends of Eptek Centre
The Friends Of Eptek Centre is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based, auxiliary group that supports the overall programming at Eptek Art & Culture Centre. The Friends have hosted many events and programs over the years. One of The Friends' longest-running initiatives is their Thursday lunchtime film series, which is offered to the visiting public most of the year, typically running from October through April. The Friends also support a student bursary in the arts at Mount Allison University, and often a bursary at Three Oaks High School, as well.
The Friends are always on the lookout for keen folks open to helping out, or to becoming involved in other ways, like becoming a member. Membership fees start at $10 for an individual. Members of The Friends enjoy free entry to the site, a 10% discount in the gift shop (which features only Island-made Art and craft, as well as books on Island themes), a regular newsletter keeping folks up-to-date on all of the happenings, and the warm feeling that comes from supporting the arts, and from belonging to a group of folks who understand the importance of providing access to the arts.
For more information, or to become a member contact us at:
Phone: (902) 888-8373
Email: eptek@gov.pe.ca
Or drop in to the site on the Summerside harbour at:
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
130 Heather Moyse Drive
Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the visit take?
- At your own pace. Approximately 30-90 minutes
- Is this site family-friendly?
- Yes
- Is this site wheelchair accessible?
- Yes
- Is the space scent-free?
- Yes
- Is the space rainbow-friendly?
- Yes, everyone is welcome!
- Do the exhibits change frequently?
- There is a new exhibit every six weeks!
- What can I buy in your gift shop?
- We only carry Island made art and fine craft
- What else can I do there?
- We are open year-round and host weekly films, a monthly bookclub, artist-led workshops, and lectures. We also rent the venue for events.
Other Events and Exhibits
View our Events and Exhibits page
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