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.
Hours of Operation
Holiday Hours
December 25 to January 5 - Closed
Regular Hours resume on January 6, 2026
October to June
Tuesday to Friday 10:00-4:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00
Closed: Monday and Saturday
Exhibits
Take a tour through Eptek’s new “Gallery of Kindness!” Inspired by a local artist who, despite all that is currently going on in the world, is trying to share as much kindness as possible. Explore hand-drawn picture frames that give the viewer an opportunity to create something that brings them joy. Using prompts to encourage inspiration, you can help us grow our new, little gallery space and create something that is truly joyful!
Dates: Ongoing
"Through the Lens" by Red Sands Photography Club – On Display Jan. 13 - Feb. 20, 2026
Red Sands Photography Club is back with a new exhibition. “Through the Lens” will be on display in Eptek Art & Culture Centre's main gallery from January 13th until February 20th. “Through the Lens” features the work of group members, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Red Sands Photography Club meets monthly in Summerside, and often goes on excursions as well, offering members a variety of ways to learn together about the art of photography. All are invited to the official opening on Sunday, January 18th at 1 pm. Get up close with wildlife, get lost in the details, get transported to a peaceful Island scene. The opening is a free event, all are welcome.
"Somebody's Child" by Nan Ferrier - On Display January and February, 2026
Nan Ferrier's painting series, “Somebody’s Child,” will be on display in the Eptek Art & Culture Centre lobby during January and though February. Nan had started going to the free breakfast program at Trinity United Church in Summerside, and began drawing the people there: folks who attended the breakfast, family, and others who were around. She said they have "interesting faces" and she thought, you don't often see exhibitions featuring people. Somebody's Child captures people in action, doing things, and speaks to our shared humanity.
FILMS
The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film Series runs from October to the end of April. The films are screened on Thursdays at noon in the main gallery. January’s films will be: January 8th: The Nature of Things: Making The Wild Canadian Year (45 min.) distributed by Curio; January 15th: Mr. Polaroid (52 min.) distributed by PBS Documentaries via Amazon Prime Video; January 22nd: The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun (60 min.) distributed by BBC; January 29th: Karsh is History: Photographing Icons (52 min.) distributed by Amazon Prime Video. There is no charge for the film presentation. We will be enjoying some new films, as well as some from our late Friend, Blanche Hogg.
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, January 25th from 1pm – 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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