ART
Acadian Museum
The Deportation of the Acadians of Île Saint-Jean: A Remarkable Story of Courage and Determination, presented for the 250th anniversary of the Deportation of 1758, features the human dimension of this tragic event that uprooted almost 4,700 Acadians from Île Saint-Jean (now PEI). Researched by historian Georges Arsenault, the exhibition features several Acadians of the time who relate how the Deportation disrupted, even destroyed, their lives and those of their families. These individuals and their stories are represented by life-size sculptures and large canvasses, original works by artist Lucie B. Bellemare of Abram-Village. Included are maps with Island Acadian establishments before and after the Deportation by Samuel Arsenault, retired Université de Moncton geography professor. Artifacts from archeological digs by Parks Canada at Port-la-Joye (Rocky Point) and Havre-Saint-Pierre (Greenwich)are also on view as are several portraits of Acadian ancestors whose grandparents lived during the Great Upheaval. The exhibition runs until Dec. In July and August, the Acadian Museum is open every day from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. Miscouche, on Rte 2. 432-2880
Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Museum
On view are Printed in PEI to Aug 31 curated by Kevin Rice; Homecoming to Aug 31; Michael Snow: Solar Breath (Northern Caryatids) to Sept 14; Drawing Up a Storm to Sept 14 organized by Ihor Holubizky; Imagining Anne: Celebrating the Creation and Centenary of L.M. Montgomery’s Classic, Anne of Green Gables to Sept 28 curated by Elizabeth Rollins Epperly; Photography 101: push the button to Sept 28 organized by Jon Tupper and Ihor Holubizky; Documentary video Looking for Anne to Sept 30 produced by the Modern Literature and Culture Research Centre at Ryerson University. Open Wed-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Confederation Centre, Ch’town. 628-6142
Details Past & Present Gallery
The Summer Show, a group show, is on view. The gallery features the work of local, national and international artists in a broad range of styles and mediums. Details welcomes new artists Patricia Moore and Gale Abbey. Gallery artists are Yvon Belanger, Nathalie Boissonnault, P. John Burden, David Campbell, Holly Carr, Ruth Cassidy, Rod Charlesworth, Kate Clark (jewelry), Kevin Cook, Regina Coupar, Isabel Court, Joan Creamer, Hugh Crosby, Wendell Dennis, Greg Dickie, Michelle Dobrin, Sophia Djuk, Iris Ethridge, Doreen Foster, Real Fournier, Greg Garand, Doretta Groenendyk, Barry Jeeves, Kerras Jeffrey, Victoria Kovaleva, Rebecca Krupke, Heather M. Larter, Haley Lewis, Robert Lion, Mary Jane Lundy, Monica Macdonald, Karl MacKeeman, Lisa Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Cluny Maher, Catherine Matimu, Shelley Mitchell, Maggie Murdoch, Barbara Nymark, (jewelry), Susan Paterson, CSPWC, Dr. Paul Price, CSPWC, Carol Pye, Sylvia Ridgway, Roman Romanyshyn, Kath Rutherford, Gail Rutherford, Robert Rutherford, Terry Shapiro, Dianna Shyne, NWSPWC, Denise Soper, Ben Stahl, Terry Dunton Stevenson, Anna Syperek, CSPWC, Ayelet Stewart (jewelry), Dennis Teakle, Carolyn VanKampen, Richard Vickerson CSPWC, Ruby West. Also works by Robert Genn, Allen Sapp, RCA, Daniel Plante, Peter Ewert, and Lindee Climo. Gallery consign art from private collections. Open Mon to Sat 10 am-5:30 pm or by appt. 166 Richmond St. Ch’town. detailsgallery@eastlink.ca; 892-2233 www.detailspastandpresent.com
The Dunes Studio Gallery
Watch for details on The Dunes 25th Anniversary gala with a fundraiser for Bali Kids, a medical clinic with orphanage that services most of Bali’s 85 orphanages. Event takes place Sept 26. The Island Art Gallery features the work of Don Andrus, John Burden, Trudy Callbeck, Ruth Cassidy, Susan Christensen, John Cox, Joan Creamer, Hugh Crosby, Wendell Dennis, Katherine Dewar, Nan Ferrier, Mel Giddings, Betty Jenkins, Sandi Komst, Wei-Ching Lin, Laurie MacLean, Marie McMahon-Young, Janet Mays, Lisa Murphy, Margaret Muzika, Connie O’Brien, Suzanne O’Callaghan, Henry Purdy, Cheryl Richards, Sylvia Ridgway, Mary Robertson, Niger Roe, Ambika Gail Rutherford, Robert Rutherford, Lysette Sampson, Julia Sarradet, Joan Savage, Terry Shapiro, Linda Shaw-Packard, Gail Sutherland, Margaret Sutton Wailes, Christine Trainor, Carolyn VanKampen, Lorraine Vatcher, Shayli Vere, Richard Vickerson, Robert Vigeant, Lindsay Walker, Donnah White, and Eun-Mee Yang. Welcome to new artists: Jo Edge, Natasha Kudashkina, Paul Price, Dagny Dryer Rossignol, and Patti Young. The Dunes Studio Gallery features in-house pottery by Peter Jansons and Joel Mills, fine Canadian craft from over 50 contributors including glass work by David Thai, Robert Held and Susan Higgins, new fine gold Jewellry by Eve Llyndorah. Upper Annex has jewellery, exotic housewares, Nash’s line of men’s and women’s fashions. Canvases from international artists, fine furniture in teak, mahogany, rattan, marble, and stainless steel featuring designs by Peter Jansons may be found in the gallery below. Open 9 am-10 pm daily. Rte 15, Brackley Beach. Main building 672-2586; Annex 672-1566
Ellen’s Creek Gallery
Showing the work of PEI artists: Henry Purdy CM, RCA, Trudy Callbeck, David Silverberg RCA, Marie Mc Mahon Young, P. John Burden, Ann Dow Lee, Maurice Bernard, Greg Garand, Karen Gallant, Carolyn VanKampen, David Campbell, Sylvia Ridgway, Julia Purcell, Linda Shaw Packard, Gail Somers, Regan Paquet, Gail Rutherford, Gloria Sonier, David Stewart, Pam Ling, Marie Ange Richer, Connie O’Brien, Susan Christensen and John Rombough. Also a large selection of framed reproductions by Island artists in the region, featuring Hugh Crosby, Maurice Bernard, Richard Vickerson, Tony Diodati, Susan Christensen, Alex Colville, Ken Brammer and others. Also featuring exclusively, the works of photographers Barrett & MacKay. Hours are Mon through Sat 9 am-5:30 pm. 525 North River Road, Ch’town. 368-3494 www.artworkspei.com
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
On view is Cross Currents: 500 Generations of Aboriginal Fishing in Atlantic Canada produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. This travelling exhibition contains over 130 artefacts plus models, maps, and more. During the summer, artists and artisans demonstrate their work sharing information on their techniques and inspiration. The gift shop specializes in Island art and fine craft. Call for programming details. Open daily 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. 130 Harbour Drive, Summerside. 888-8373 www.peimuseum.com
Gallery 33
In The Eye of the Collector is on view. Wyatt Heritage Properties approached a number of visual art collectors to contribute to the summer show which tells the story of what drew the eye of the collector to the creation of a particular artist. The show is diverse and represents a number of mediums. Open Mon-Sat 10 am to 5 pm. Armoury Building at 33 Summer Street, Summerside (next to City Hall). 432-1298
Gallery @ The Guild
On view is Gaia Circle Peril and Promise with opening reception Aug 2, 2-4 pm. Show displays until Aug 16. Sandy Kowalik and Lisa Murphy exhibit new works in Identities. Show opens at a reception Aug 22, 4-6 pm, and displays until August 30. Open Mon noon to 5 pm, and Tue through Sat noon to 8:30 pm. Queen and Richmond, Ch’town. 620-3333 www.theguildpei.com
Kier Gallery
Darcy Beck and Ryan Vessey will show their artwork at the Kier Gallery on Victoria Row in Charlottetown August 14 to 28. Darcy’s art is realistic, showing people in everyday situations, while Ryan has a more abstract style that makes use of color and texture. The two artists say “their work will compliment each other well.” Darcy is 22 and is in his 4th year at Saint Mary’s University. His medium is acrylic paint. 132 Richmond St, Ch’town. 892-3374 www.darcyspaintings.blogspot.com
Kensington Art Co-Op Gallery
The gallery, featuring original works by local artists, is located at the Freight Shed (behind the train station) in Kensington, Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm and Sun 1-4 pm. Kensington. 886-2395
Pilar Shephard Art Gallery
Continuing is the exhibition of works by Paul Healey and Daniel Gautier, and an exhibition by Larry Horowitz of oil paintings dedicated to PEI. In the gallery are new works and estate sales of fine art (including Georgie Read Barton) contemporary, International, Canadian, and Island works of art by Mauricio Aristizabal, Paul Saindon, Ann Balch, Isabelle Lorachelle, Renée Roy, Joanne Ouellet, Claire Rochette, Bev Rodin, Ned Bear, Nancy Perkins, Gerald Wright, Daniel Timmers, Lei Tian-ming (Beijing), E. Lewis, Thaddeus Holownia, Jean Ives, Samantha Sandbrook, Ron Haines, Adam Sultan, Josie Anderson, Katherine Jeans, Guilles Côte, Lee Taylor, J. Holwood, Peter Powning RCA, Carl Schlademan, Conrad Furey, Susan Ashbrook, Robert Rotondo, Gerald Smith, Richard Veilleux RCA, Ed Coleman, Susanne Therrien, Susan Nauss, John Cox, Stephen MacInnis, Judy Hood, Daniel Gautier, Dan Steeves, Lynda Shalagan, Larry Horowitz, Paul Healey, Donald Rodd, Claudette Castonguay, Andrew Henderson, Chantal Julien, Alan Syliboy, René Tardif, René Lemay, Monique Borenstein, David Sorensen RCA, James Larimer, Evelyn Gallant-Fournier, Suzanne Voisard, Mitchell Smith, Clarence Bourgoine, Jerry Waese, Louise Mould, Jean-Daniel Rohrer, David Kunzli, Max McCann, Cyril Réguerre, Arthur Djourkhian, Christine Trainor, Julia Sarradet and Pierre Bedard RCA. Welcome to artists Niger Roe, Beti Jenkins and Sarah Strebel. Also featured is a collection of new acquisitions of Inuit and Mi’kmaq artwork, silver and jemstone jewellery, curios, antiques, furniture, textiles, decorative arts, art to wear, hooked rugs and folk art. 82 Great George Street, Ch’town. gallery@pilarshephard.com; 892-1953 www.pilarshephard.com
The Showcase Gift Shop and Gallery
Located in the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, the gallery features work by a variety of artists. Call for hours. email mhemphil@confederationcentre.com; Confederation Centre of the Arts, Ch’town. 628-6129
VereStudio & Gallery: ‘Keepers of the Culture’
Enjoy contemporary Island artists’ and artisans’ works. Watch gallery owner and in-studio artist Shayli Vere create her textural pulp paintings and fine art photographs. Shayli is the featured artist this month, exhibiting Textures and Technology abstracts and landscapes. See website for opening night info. Welcome to jewelry designer, Trudi Aitken of Bling Designs. New paintings are in by Suzanne O’Callaghan and Lucie B. Bellemare. New pottery is in from Elizabeth Milner. You will also find pottery by Carl Phillis, and PEI Smoke Fired Pottery, outdoor modern sculpture by Carl Phillis, InBots Sculpture by Patt Bates, oil and watercolor paintings by Sandi Komst, and Christopher Phillis, pulp paintings and fine art photographs by Shayli Vere, silk collage and knitted silver jewelry by Iris Etheridge, original lampbead jewelry by Kate Clark, jewelry design by Rebecca Reid, one of a kind contemporary furniture by John Atkins, and a selection of artist cards. Other gallery artists include, painters Susan Christensen, Ina Proeber, Maria Andrea Gutierrez, and Paragon Stained Glass. Photographic services by Shayli Vere: fine art photography, portraits, editorial, by the waterfront portraits, fashion and commercial. Open Mon-Wed, Sat, 9:30 am-5 pm, Thur, Fri 9:30 am-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, and by appt. 98 Water Street, Waterfront Place, Summerside. shayli@verestudio.com; 902-436-7195 www.verestudio.com