ART
Art Gallery of Anne Gallant
Original paintings of PEI by local artist Anne Gallant. Prints and cards made from Anne’s original paintings are available. Open Mon–Sat from 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sun. 59 Broadway Street N., Kensington. 836-3113
Back Road Folk Art
The gallery and studio of artist Kerras Jeffrey offers the largest collection of folk art on the Island and also features antiques, the “Olde Times” Garden House Museum, old recycled pine cupboards, the world’s largest hand-held eggbeater and more. www.birchgate.ca/kerras. Lauretta, Rte 151. 902-853-3644
Bloomster
Karin Melzer’s gallery in her home features Scandinavian inspired textiles, one-of-kind sculptural pottery and handpainted wood furniture pieces for home or cottage. She also has a line for children. 1997 Wigmore Road, New London. 902-954-1032
Cottage Graphics and Design
The studio creates logos, signs, and portraits, murals as well as fine art with an equestrian theme. Open by appt. madoo@pei.sympatico.ca, www.cottagegraphics.ca. Morell. 902-961-2499
Creative Progressions
Colin Farley handcrafts one-of-a-kind and limited edition fine jewellery. Inspired by organic imagery, traditional techniques and the transformative properties of materials, his wearable art pieces are timeless. Generally open Fri–Sun 10 am–6 pm and by chance or appt. www.creativeprogressions.ca. 9 Old Mill Rd., Crapaud. 730-2024
Curtland Studio
Artist Mary Curtis features her watercolours and acrylics, as well as the work of several PEI artists including Patti Hawkins, Joe MacAskill, and Chris Jette. Open daily year round. 58 Queen St., Charlottetown, up from the Delta. 566-2787
Fine Crafts Gallery & Gaudreau Fine Woodworking
The 2008 Collection of Atlantic Canadian Artisans features the creative works of a diverse group of potters—Babineau, Demerson, Eastwood, Stozek, Stanley, Grieg, Duclos, Levin, MacAlphine, Chaplin-Saunders, Kirkpatrick, Hawkins, Large, Oakley, Capper, Tait, Kwiatkowski and Dyment. An exploration of colour, texture and techniques by our region’s unique crafts people. The PEI craft of resident artisan, Jacques Gaudreau, features celebration boxes with hand cut dovetails in black cherry with apple wood handles. “Meet the Maker” studio events will be held throughout the summer. Preregistration required. www.woodmagic.ca. Open daily 10 am–6 pm. Rte 6 in South Rustico. 963-2273
Fire & Water Creations
Teri Hall’s seaglass studio gallery is open to visitors year round. The gallery showcases personalized hand-crafted seaglass jewelry. Take your beachglass treasures and have a customized piece designed for you. #690, Rte.310, Bay Fortune. 687-3367
Firefly Studio
Original watercolours by Betty Jenkins and Donnah White. 4 Rosemount Boulevard, Elliott Park, Cornwall. 940-3547
Firehorse Studios
The gallery includes a selection by the Island’s fine glass craftspersons, featuring stained glass, glass mosaic and fused glass by Susana Rutherford, Laura Cole, Mae Bain and Cathy Krolikowski. Also featuring handmade glass jewellery by Kate Clark, Ayelet Stewart, Bethany Peters and Susan Hood. Fine Art by Erica Rutherford, Ambika Gail Rutherford and Susana Rutherford. Daily craft demonstrations and workshops. Custom Architectural Glass orders welcome. Open Tue-Sat. w.redoakarts.ca. 89 Water St. Charlottetown. 902-368-3378
Greg Garand Studio
Showing his oil paintings by appt. Open year round. greggarand@pei.sympatico.ca; greggarand.ca; 1855 Hamilton Road, Indian River. 902-836-4011/Cel 902-439-0048
Hawkins Pottery
Patti Hawkins’ pottery studio is open to visitors year round. Tue–Sat 10 am–6 pm. 843 Rattenbury Road, Stanley Bridge. 886-2697
Hutchinson Pottery
This new family owned and operated studio features hand-made stoneware pottery, weaving and fresh local vegetables. Visit this rustic studio Tue–Sun from 10 am–4 pm or by chance, 2421 Winsloe Rd, Oyster Bed Bridge. 902-621-2272
John Cox Studio
This is a working artist’s studio featuring the work of Christine Trainer and John Cox. John is generally in the studio weekdays from 10 am–4 pm. 146 Richmond St., Ch’town. 367-4222
June Ellis Studio
June Ellis specializes in oil paintings of PEI. From her originals, she creates limited edition prints, note cards and bookmarks. Open by appt. www.juneellis.com. Route 12, East Bideford. 902-831-2962
Karen Gallant StudioInk
Visit the Studio Gallery in Rustico. Paintings by Karen Gallant, one of a kind Fishirts, prints and unique finds. Open during Sept by chance or appt. Closed Sun and Mon. Come visit during Studio Tour Sept 30 to Oct 5. Located in Rustico on the corner of rte. 6 & 243. 2nd floor of A.P. Gallants Country Food Market. www.karengallant.com. 963-3999
Le Page Fine Art
Studio is located at The Fiddle Farm, where artist Richard Le Page works. His pieces are of nautical and transportation themes. www.thefiddlefarm.com, 2418 TCH, Flat River. 659-2932
A Maritime Girl Artisan Gallery
Featuring the studio of Gail Rhyno who makes hand formed sterling wire jewellery using authentic sea glass, and explores her interests in drawing and textile art. Gail’s jewellery is also available online. Check website for hours. www.amaritimegirl.ca. 222 University Ave. Ch’town. 902-314-2272
Morrison Folk Art/Heritage Centre
Come and learn and experience the creation and development of PEI through the eyes and talents of folk artists. The centrepiece of the gallery is the collection of paintings by Al Morrison which tells the story of PEI in the vivid colours of the folk artist. Each painting depicts a historical theme or event aimed at enhancing the understanding and appreciation of PEI heritage. Strathgartney. 675-3834/393-2840
O’Callaghan Art Gallery
Paintings, prints and books by artist, author Suzanne O’Callaghan, CARFAC, in her home, gallery and working studio. Commissions welcome; painting lessons available. Open by chance and appt during Sept. ocallaghan@pei.sympatico.ca, www.peicaps.org/~mountstewart/business, 304 Main St, Mt. Stewart. 676-2091
P. John Burden’s Studio
P. John Burden’s work includes original acrylic paintings, watercolour paintings, and traditional and modern artist’s prints. Call for an appt to visit John at his studio near Hunter River. www.johnburdenart.com. 902-964–2853
Pastimes Rug Hooking Studio Gallery
Sisters, Shirlee Hogan, Heather Tweedy and Bette Young are inspired by the landscape of PEI as they each design and create their traditional hooked pieces. The hooked mats are made in the Island way using recycled woollen materials, new fabric and wool yarn from PEI and NB. Their kits and patterns, wool yarn and hand dyed wool are available. They will show you how to hook and how the “Cavendish Mat” pattern is created. And on the property there is a growing collection of old tractors and farm equipment among the flowers, ducks and chickens. By appt or chance in Millview at 6278 Georgetown Road, Rte 3, 902-651-2763
Pinhole Photography Gallery
Art by Island artist and pinhole photographer Mary Carr-Chaisson, is featured in her home studio. Open by chance or appt. mary@pinholephotogallery.com, www.pinholephotogallery.com. 25 Woodlawn Drive, Ch’town. 628-1575
Pottery Right off the Batt
Potters Cindy and Darryl Lentz have opened their studio featuring Island Stone and Celtic patterns of functional stoneware pottery. The studio now offers pottery workshops with dedicated personalized instruction to let you release your inner artisan. They can accommodate groups from 1 to 12 or more on special request, regardless of age or skill level. Open weekdays, most weekends by chance or appt. cindylentz@pei.sympatico.ca. Kinkora Business Park Unit 4. 887-3779/1-888-PEI-CLAY
The Purcell Parlour Gallery
Visit with Julia and view her new collection of watercolors and oils. Open most days and by appt. Located in a log home. purcellgallery@pei.sympatico.ca. 48 Herlihy Dr., Clyde River. 368-7526
Sandi Komst Studio–Gallery
Original oil and watercolour paintings by Island artist Sandi Komst. Open by chance or appt. 2060 Cape Bear Road, Murray Harbour, Rte 18. 902-962-3612
Seagrove Studio
Nan Ferrier welcomes browsers, buyers and friends to view her paintings at her home, off Highway 166, Bideford—the road less travelled. Phone first. 831-3048
Stanley Bridge Antiques, Gifts & Gallery
Paintings and prints by Island artist Susan Christensen. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. Rte 6, Stanley Bridge. 886-3330
Stanley Bridge Studios
Paintings by Island artist Stephen Christensen. Open 10 am to 5 pm daily. Rte 6, Stanley Bridge. 886-2800
Stanley Pottery & Weaving Studios & Shop
View stoneware and porcelain pottery by Malcolm Stanley and weaving by Christine Stanley. Open to Nov 1. For events check ourtartisanPEI.com. Email stanley@pei.sympatico.ca for info on spinning and weaving classes. www.stanleypei.com, 3401 Dixon Rd., Breadalbane, Rte 246. 621-0316
The Studio Gallery, Victoria
Featuring a selection of new painting, printmaking, and ceramics by the finest Island artists. Doreen Foster Etching Studio is located in gallery. Doreen Foster demonstrates the etching and aquatint process to the public. Open daily from 10 to 5. www.studiogallery.ca, Victoria-by-the-Sea. 658-2733
Sunshine Farm Studio
Original paintings by Ina Proeber and The Brush-Offs. By appt. 3027 Cape Bear Road, Guernsey Cove. 902-962-3526
Trout River Pottery
See Island potter Darren Matheson create one of a kind handthrown porcelain and stoneware pottery with distinctive Island lupin designs, ocean design, celtic design, swirl design, trout river, and native design. Work by native artist John Rombough also on display. Open to hands on pottery instructions or lessons. For direction map see www.peipottery@isn.net. Off Rte 239 on Trout River Road, Millvale. 621-0498
Walker Studios
The Studio and Gallery showcase handcrafted jewellery and fine art. Designer, goldsmith Jeanette Walker specializes in custom engagement, wedding bands and limited production pieces. New collections of paintings by Lindsay Walker and Sandi Komst are featured, as well as, unique jewellery creations by in-house designers Sherry Younker and Gail Hodder. Other jewellery artists include designers Ayelet Stewart, Colin Farley, Colm Magner, Lisa Ridout, Natasha MacFadyen, and Teri Hall. 142 Richmond Street, Ch’town. 566-5216