WYATT HERITAGE PROPERTIES INC. PRESENTS
ARTS FEST
SUMMERSIDE PEI
May 31- June 18, 2025
Arts Fest 2025 is a vibrant, city-wide celebration of creativity, running from May 31 to June 18 in Summerside, PEI. With hands-on workshops, live performances, Art Alley at the Farmer's Market, and community art projects, this year’s festival invites everyone to get inspired and make their mark.
May 5 – June 13
"Threads" Lobby Exhibit
Location: Eptek Art & Culture Centre
Presented by the Summerside Art Club, Threads explores literal, figurative, and transcendent interpretations of connection. Featuring oil, acrylic, fibre, mixed media, and more, this exhibit showcases the work of PEI’s oldest art club.
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 AM–4 PM | Sunday 12 PM–4 PM
Admission by donation.
May 31- June 1: Summerside Art Club Show
Time: 11 am - 4 pm. Browse, admire and purchase works by local artists at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre, 205 Prince Street, Summerside.
Opening Night: Art Battle – Make Your Mark
Sunday, June 1 | 6:30–9:00 PM
Evermoore Brewing Co., Summerside
Partners: City of Summerside & Art Buds
6 artists. 3 rounds. 1 champion.
Tickets: Advance $10 | At the Door $15
Kick off Arts Fest 2025 with a high-energy live painting showdown where artists compete and the audience decides the winner. Expect bold creativity, great music, and a night where art meets adrenaline.
For tickets, please call 902-432-1298 or email wyatt.programs@summerside.ca
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6:
Arts Fest: Creative Community Series
The Creative Community Series brings local artists out into the community for a week of hands-on workshops that spark imagination and celebrate self-expression.
Draw of Art: City-Wide Magnetic Art
June 1 – 18 | Various Public Spaces in Summerside
Interactive magnetic sculptures that can be viewed in various city locations.
The Collective Current: A Community Art Installation
Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Art Buds Gallery, Summerside
Decorate a wooden fish and contribute to a vibrant community window display celebrating creativity and individuality. All ages and skill levels are welcome—drop in, design your fish on-site, and help us create a sea of imagination in the heart of Summerside.
Wednesday, June 4: Common Threads: Fibre Arts Bee
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Common Threads is a relaxed, community gathering of fibre artists- rug-hookers, knitters, spinners, and more- coming together to work on their pieces, share techniques, and celebrate the timeless beauty of fibre art.
Whether you're an artist, art-lover, or simply curious, Arts Fest invites you to make your mark and experience the joy of creativity in community.
Want to get involved or learn more?
Contact us at 902-432-1298 or wyatt.programs@summerside.ca
Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support and collaboration of its community partners, including:
The City of Summerside
Government of Canada
Art Buds
Summerside Farmers Market
Evermoore Brewing Co.
Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
Harbourfront Theatre
The College of Piping and Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
La Belle-Alliance
Callbecks Home Hardware Building Centre
Summerside Arts Club
CreativePEI
local schools, and the many talented artists, artisans, and facilitators who help bring Arts Fest to life.
Wednesday, June 4: ArtsSmarts Student Exhibition Opening Reception
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
The annual ArtsSmarts exhibition will be on display from May 28th to June 8th, showcasing student art projects from various schools across the Island. Opening reception will be June 4th from 6pm-8pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome!
CreativePEI Art Mobile
Thursday, June 5 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside
The CreativePEI Art Mobile is a travelling event where everyone is welcome to join! These events are aimed at folks for whom art and creativity play a major part of their lives, especially arts sector workers. Choose from the available art supplies to make something new, or bring your own materials/work-in-progress project to work on. Come and create amongst your community, chat, seek advice, or get inspired.
*Although these events are aimed for adult audiences, children are welcome to attend with the supervision of a guardian.
Special Arts Fest Edition: Summerside Farmers Market + Art Alley
Saturday, June 7
Farmers Market: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Art Alley: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Spring Street, between Holman Building & Jewellery Plus)
Celebrate local creativity with a special Arts Fest edition of the Summerside Farmers Market, featuring fresh goods, live music, and hands-on art activities. Explore Art Market Alley just outside—packed with over 60 rotating artists and artisans, interactive art projects, and a community tile-painting installation.
Art in Bloom: Art in the Garden at Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
Saturday, June 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour, Summerside
Stroll through lush gardens filled with live art, music, and the scent of freshly made waffle cones in this vibrant outdoor showcase. Enjoy a scoop of Holman’s famous ice cream while local artists create and display their work in a sweet celebration of summer and creativity.
June 7 – 13: Community Art Exhibition
Location: Salon Pierre-Part – Centre Belle-Alliance
Hosted by the Francophone Library in partnership with La Belle-Alliance, this exhibition features colourful works by members of their painting workshop.
Opening Night: Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Enjoy live painting by Nicole Sinnasse, harp music by Caedda Enright, bar, and light refreshments in a relaxed and artistic atmosphere.
Admission: Free
Creative Kids Day
Sunday, June 8
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
A joyful celebration of imagination and creativity for the next generation of artists, featuring hands-on workshops, lively entertainment, and drop-in activities. Highlights include bucket drumming with Peter Gallant, shadow puppetry with Jennifer Brown, all-day creative fun with artist Maurice Bernard and a children's Maker Space. Children's entertainment provided by Molly Whuppie in the afternoon. Sponsored by Callbecks Home Hardware Building Centre.
Sunday, June 8: Lennie Gallant: New Album Launch Concert
Summerside Harbourfront Theatre
Time: 7:30pm
Legendary singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant is back with his first new album in over seven years; come and celebrate the occasion at Summerside’s Harbourfront Theatre on Sunday, June eighth. Be among the first to experience captivating new tracks from this acclaimed Maritime artist. Join Lennie Gallant and his outstanding band for a much-anticipated, unforgettable performance. Do not miss this unique evening of music and storytelling. Tickets online: https://harbourfronttheatre.com/shows/lennie-gallant-new-album-launch.
Box Office: 902 888 2500
Weave It Together: Basket-Weaving with Noella Moore - SOLD OUT
Monday, June 9
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $40.00
*Please Note: This workshop is now full*
Join Mi’kmaq artist Noella Moore for a hands-on exploration of traditional basket-weaving techniques and the stories woven into every strand. A creative and cultural experience rooted in heritage and craft.
This workshop is open to 10 participants, to register: 902-432-1298 or email wyatt.programs@summerside.ca
Plein Air Painting Workshop with Sheila Forsyth
Tuesday, June 10
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Outdoors: Wyatt Heritage Properties
Step outside and experience Summerside through the eyes of an artist in this outdoor plein air painting workshop. Learn to capture the beauty of light, movement, and natural surroundings in real time.
This workshop is free to attend, but space is limited—reserve your spot early:
Online here or call 902-432-1298 or email wyatt.programs@summerside.ca
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Tuesday, June 10: Book Launch “The Sandcastle that Jack Built” by author Judith Graves and illustrated by Maurice Bernard.
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Join us for the official launch of The Sandcastle that Jack Built, a delightful and lyrical reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme by acclaimed author Judith Graves, with stunning illustrations by renowned Island artist and sandcastle sculptor Maurice Bernard.
This beautifully crafted picture book blends playful storytelling with vivid artwork that captures the magic of childhood and the Island’s seaside charm. A celebration of creativity, imagination, and local talent — perfect for families, book lovers, and art enthusiasts alike!
​Art in Real Time: Live Painting
Partners: City of Summerside and Art Buds
Wednesday, June 11
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Lefurgey Cultural Centre & Online
Watch creativity unfold live as an artist paints in real time at Lefurgey Cultural Centre, with the process streamed online. A rare, behind-the-scenes look into the artistic journey—brushstroke by brushstroke.
Let It Drip! Abstract Art Workshop
Thursday, June 12
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Get playful with colour, gravity, and motion in this experimental workshop using drip and pendulum techniques—no brushes required! Perfect for anyone ready to explore abstract art in a fun, hands-on way.
This workshop is free to attend, but space is limited—reserve your spot early: Online here or call 902-432-1298 or email wyatt.programs@summerside.ca
Arts Fest Finale: Mark the Block – Neighbourhood Block Party & Community Art Project
Saturday, June 14
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Hillcrest Park (Beaton Avenue)
Celebrate the close of Arts Fest 2025 with a lively block party featuring music, BBQ, and a collaborative street art project. Come together to make memories—and leave a colourful mark on the city. This event is free.
"Hooked on Maurice: Art in Wool" Rug-Hooking Exhibit Opening
Wednesday, June 18
Exhibit runs from June 18 until September.
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Explore the timeless beauty of fibre art at the opening of this special rug-hooking exhibit, in which the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild has created hooked rugs based on the artworks of Island artist Maurice Bernard.
