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
Exhibits
Main Gallery Exhibition (April 19 - May 31):
Cozy up for the PEI Modern Quilt Guild’s newest exhibition, “Beyond the Block: Celebrating 10 Years of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild.” “Beyond the Block” will be on display in Eptek Centre’s main gallery from April 19th to May 31st. The PEI Modern Quilt Guild (PEIMQG) was formed in 2015 by a small group of Modern Quilting enthusiasts with an aim to create and celebrate Modern quilts and quilting on the Island. Now with over 40 members, the PEIMQG gathers monthly to motivate, inspire, and educate each other as they work on individual and collaborative projects.
In this celebration of the Guild's first decade, you will see examples of many Modern Quilting techniques, including bold colours, maximalism (and minimalism), improvisation, asymmetry, and more! A collection of works not to be missed, inspiring and captivating for quilters and non-quilters alike.
Lobby Exhibition (May 1 - May 31)
"A Nod to Aunt Marion”
Exhibition – Lobby – and call for submissions: (Note: see full press release for more detail)
In the exhibition, “A Nod to Aunt Marion," a limited number of artworks by the late Marion Campbell Hinton will be on display in the Eptek Art & Culture Centre lobby from May 1st until May 31st. Those familiar with acclaimed painter Georgie Read Barton may recognize her influence in Marion’s style and choice of subject, as Marion was a member of the Barton Art Club. Marion’s niece and nephew, Catherine and Bill Callbeck, have determined now is the time to give their Aunt Marion her very first solo art show, and to invite artists to create new works that take inspiration from her paintings.
Island artists can visit “A Nod to Aunt Marion” during the month of May to become acquainted with Marion Campbell Hinton, and determine how they would give her voice through their own work, as the small exhibition will be the launch for an Island-wide visual art call. Artists are invited to be inspired by the works of Marion in the creation of a landscape or still life painting. Those works will be displayed in a future exhibition, The Voice of Marion, at Eptek Art & Culture Centre, on display in the main gallery from January to March 2027. Catherine and Bill have donated monetary awards to go along with the juried recognition for various categories of paintings in the show. Entry forms will be available at Eptek Centre from May 1st until November 1st. Interested artists can receive a submission package by emailing eptek@gov.pe.ca or by calling (902) 888-8373.
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?
MAKERS SESSION
Join us for another drop-in Makers’ Session in the Eptek gallery on Sunday, May 24th from 1pm to 3pm. Gather up your latest project (or that one you’ve been meaning to sit down and finish) and join us for an afternoon of making! These sessions are a great chance to catch up with some friends, meet new ones, and see what other makers are creating! This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome (BYO project).
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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