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
“Women’s Work: Doing what needs to be done” - Main Gallery Exhibition (July 2 - September 27)
We are excited to bring you our next Foundation exhibition this summer! “Women’s Work: Doing What Needs to be Done” is an interactive exhibition developed by Samantha Kelly, Curator of History for the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation, and on display at the Eptek Art & Culture Centre from July 2 – September 27th. The exhibition will utilize many items from our historic object collection.
This engaging exhibition invites visitors of all ages on a journey to discover how women living on this land have been contributing their labour and skills since the earliest days of human settlement.
But how do we even define women’s work, which can represent a broad range of essential contributions made over millennia? What activities do these words reflect?
The answer is that women’s work is everywhere. It is in the fields and on the docks and in the farmyards and shipyards. It is in the shops and businesses, and inside every home. Women’s labour can be both unpaid and paid; visible and invisible; skilled and unskilled; dismissed and celebrated.
Contemplate these contributions while exploring the “Women’s Work” exhibition on display from July 2 – September 27th
There will be a formal Launch Event on Sunday, July 12 at Eptek Centre from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
The exhibition includes several interactive elements:
Community Mural - "Not Just a Pretty Face"
Throughout the summer, Eptek Art & Culture Centre visitors will be invited to participate in a community art project: “Not Just a Pretty Face.” Visitors are 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.
Interactive Community Weaving Installation - "Weaving Her Story"
Visitors will be invited to participate in a collaborative textile installation by contributing the names of women who have had a meaningful impact on their lives. These contributions will be inscribed onto fabric strips and woven into a large-scale, evolving art piece. This “living” installation will remain on view throughout the duration of the Women’s Work exhibition, continuously growing as a collective tribute to women’s influence, resilience, and legacy within our communities.
Live Craft Demonstrations & Interpretation
Throughout the exhibition, trained interpreters will be present within the gallery space, offering live demonstrations of traditional and contemporary craft techniques. These facilitators will actively engage with visitors, providing historical context, answering questions, and enhancing the overall educational experience through hands-on interpretation.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Stained-Glass Workshops
Eptek will be hosting a Four-Day Stained Glass Class in on Tuesday mornings in July and then another series in September. Participants will learn the complete Tiffany style (foiling) method by making a ready-to-hang 8” x 8” zinc framed art piece, with expert guidance and assistance from glass artist Lynne Provance. The workshops take 12 hours total, split across four days. Registration is limited to 4 spaces in each workshop.
This year Lynne will also be offering One-Day Stained Glass “Make It and Take It” Workshops in July and September. In these workshops, participants will complete a ready to hang 8”x 8” design of their choice, with dozens of design options including a variety of florals, birds, scenery, animals, and more. Participants will receive expert guidance and assistance in its assembly. (Those who wish to design their own will have that option with an extra class added on for the design process.) The assembling workshop takes 4 hours total, colour choices must be made at least a week in advance, and spaces are limited, so don’t delay!
Eptek will be hosting Two-Day Sea Glass & Stained Glass Workshops with Lynne Provance in August. In this workshop, participants will design and make their own 6x6” sea glass and stained-glass art piece, with expert guidance and assistance from glass artist Lynne Provance. The workshops take 5 hours total, split across two days (2hrs and 3hrs). Registration is limited to 4 spaces in each workshop.
In July, Lynne will be offering a One-Day Seasonal Themed “Make It and Take It” Workshop. In these workshops, participants will complete a 4” x 6” ready to hang themed design of their choice and receive expert guidance and assistance in its assembly. The workshop takes 4 hours total, 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 www.peimuseum.com, facebook.com/EptekCentre, and instagram.com/eptek.centre).
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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