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. Make sure to also visit the permanent exhibit which explores Summerside's early history and architecture.
Plan a visit a to the Eptek Art & Culture Centre to sample the rich Island culture. All are welcome.
Admission by donation
Suggested donation is $5.00.
2025 Hours of Operation
July and August
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00pm
Closed: Mondays
* Closed on certain Sundays for installation in between exhibits and holidays
September
Tuesday to Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Sunday 12:00-4:00
Closed: Monday and Saturday
October to June
Tuesday to Friday 10:00-4:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00
Closed: Monday and Saturday
Upcoming Workshops
These artist-led workshops take place in the Eptek Centre's gallery and visitors are welcome to view the live demo. Registration is required, and spaces are limited.
Stained Glass with winter/fall theme with Lynne Provance
Join us for an afternoon of stained glass. Participants will complete a ready to hang 4" x 6” fall or winter themed design and receive expert guidance and assistance in its assembly.
- Sunday, September, 7, 2025 noon until 4pm.
All materials provided. Colour choices must be made at least a week in advance, and spaces are limited, so don’t delay! For more information, pricing or to register, call 902-888-8373 or visit us online at facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre
Stained Glass with sea glass with Lynne Provance
Join us for an afternoon of stained glass. Participants will design their piece using sea glass and select colours for the rest of the design. The instructor then pre-cuts and grinds the stained glass for the design and, in the second session, the participants foil and solder their piece themselves.
Two parts:
- Tuesday, September, 9, 2025 1pm until 5pm.
- Thursday, September, 11, 2025 1pm until 5pm.
All materials provided. Colour choices must be made at least a week in advance, and spaces are limited, so don’t delay! For more information, pricing or to register, call 902-888-8373 or visit us online at facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre
Fused Glass with Carolyn Cross
Learn to make fused glass with Carolyn. Participants will learn to layer different colours and shapes of glass which will be baked in a kiln and fused to create a custom night light! Participants will need to return after 48 hours to retrieve their finished piece.
- Sunday, September, 14, 2025 1pm until 3pm.
All materials provided. For more information, pricing or to register, call 902-888-8373 or visit us online at facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre
Stained Glass PEI scene with Lynne Provance
Offered once a month in July, August, and September. Participants will complete a ready to hang 8” x 8” PEI themed design of their choice and receive expert guidance and assistance in its assembly.
- Tuesday, September, 23, 2025 9am until 1pm.
All materials provided. Colour choices must be made at least a week in advance, and spaces are limited, so don’t delay! For more information, pricing or to register, call 902-888-8373 or visit us online at facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre
Stained Glass Flower with Lynne Provance
Participants will complete a ready to hang 8”x8” floral design of their choice and receive expert guidance and assistance in its assembly.
- Thursday, September, 25, 2025 9am until 1pm.
All materials provided. Colour choices must be made at least a week in advance, and spaces are limited, so don’t delay! For more information, pricing or to register, call 902-888-8373 or visit us online at facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre
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.
- 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
Follow us on social media @heritagepei