A Celebration of the Arts for all ages!
Monday, July 17th
11:00 am: REFRESH - Wyatt Heritage Properties Inc.
What do you get when you approach art with an eco-friendly perspective? REFRESH!
Local artists have created sculptures made of recycled material. People are invited to stroll the lawn and view the works:
Jane Whitten – Empty Nets
Meahgan Roberts – “Thar She Blows”
Jane Affleck – “SETTLE”
Sharon Hutchinson – The Blue Dress Ensemble
Kiele Poirier – Plastic Tree
Lucie Bellemare – Art Wave
Shelagh Young – Time Machine
Gina Markov – The Fairy Tale Mushroom
11 am- 8:00 pm: Drive-Thru Art Exhibit
Prince Street, which runs through the historic Wyatt Heritage Properties, will become an outdoor art gallery. The work of a number of local artists will be on display on each side of the street. People are invited to enter the exhibit in their cars off of Granville Street, and slowly drive along Prince Street viewing the exhibit. Live music will add presence to the exhibit and give the passer-by a sense of the arts and its place in the physical and mental health of individuals and community. People can drive the exhibit as many times as they desire. They will exit unto Spring Street. Admission is free.
1 pm - 3 pm: La Centre Belle-Alliance presents magician and illusionist Remi Boudreau. He will be sure to shock and amaze during the Summerside Arts Festival! He is one of the most highly regarded magical entertainers in Atlantic Canada, and with more than 1800 performances under his belt, this world-class magician promises an entertaining and amazing performance that will engage all audiences. See Remi Boudreau on the grounds of the festival. He will be roving the lawns of Wyatt Heritage Properties creating magic as he goes.
Artisan/ Artists/ Performers Demonstrations
on the Lawn/ Stage of Wyatt Heritage Properties:
11am-2pm:
Jo
Joan Savage- Acrylic on Driftwood
Jules Aucoin- Stained Glass Artist
Paula Finkle- Jewelry Artist
Lisa Finkle Hammer- Pottery
Carole Gordon- Painter
Sharon Craig- Painter
Jennifer Brown- Book Artist
Stephen Sauve- Wood Carver
Debbie Bryanton- Painter
Lorinda Jeffery- Painter
Rita Arsenault- Painter
2pm-5pm:
Lorraine Gallant- Weaver
Melvin Gallant- Spinner
Lynn McQuade- Wood Carver
Shirley MacLeod- Painter
Eileen Hood- Painter
Vivian Aho- Needle Felter
Al Ferrish- Tattoo Artist
Amanda Ferrish- Painter
Arno Freitag- Painter
Liisa Carbone- Mixed Media Collage Artist
Angele Arsenault- Painter
Mi'kmaq Artist Jeff Bernard- Drum making
5pm-8pm:
Brendan Campbell- Wood Carver
Elaine Schuller- Spinner
Maurice Bernard- Painter
Ellen Martin- Painter
Sandy Gallant- Painter
Don Allain- Painter
Merie Surkan (The Blooming Mama)- Recycled Textiles
Trudy Gilbertson- Bone and Antler Carver
Al Ferrish- Leather Work
Sarah Gough- Portrait Painter
Nora Richard- Basket Weaver
Michelle Stetson- Wood Burner
Lefurgey Art Exhibit
10 am - 8 pm
Stage Entertainment:
11 am - 12 noon: Bag pipers Iain and Brett
12 noon - 1 pm: Steve Perry
1 pm - 2 pm: Jim Sutherland
2 pm- 3 pm: Johnathan Arsenault
3 pm - 4 pm: Emi Smith
4 pm - 5 pm: Claire Gallant
6 pm - 8 pm: Erica Panter
Tuesday, July 18th
REFRESH - Wyatt Heritage Properties
What do you get when you approach art with an eco-friendly perspective? REFRESH!
Local artists have created sculptures made of recycled material. People are invited to stroll the lawn and view the works.
11 am- 8:00 pm: Drive-Thru Art Exhibit
Prince Street, which runs through the historic Wyatt Heritage Properties, will become an outdoor art gallery. The work of a number of local artists will be on display on each side of the street. People are invited to enter the exhibit in their cars off of Granville Street, and slowly drive along Prince Street viewing the exhibit. Live music will add presence to the exhibit and give the passer-by a sense of the arts and its place in the physical and mental health of individuals and community. People can drive the exhibit as many times as they desire. They will exit unto Spring Street. Admission is free.
7 pm: The Scott MacAulay Performing Art Centre at the College of Piping-
Radio Dramas
Volunteer amateur actors will take to the stage of the Scott MacAulay Performing Art Centre to voice the scripts before a live audience. Foleys will produce the sounds just as they did for live radio. Pianist Christine Anderson Gallant will be on the piano to create the mood for the dramas, which will be recorded and later join the other Culture Summerside online radio drama library.
Spoken Word performances will also be part of the evening with Holy Trinity and PEI Poet Laureate, Tanya Davis.
Artisan/ Artists/ Performers Demonstrations
on the Lawn/ Stage of Wyatt Heritage Properties:
11am-2pm:
Jules Aucoin- Stained Glass
Paula Finkle- Jewelry Artist
Lisa Finkle Hammer- Pottery
Grace Stetson- Painter
Ruth Barlow- Painter
Gina Markov- Soap Stone Carving
Anita Gallant- Bead and Quill Artist
Gloria Sonier Birch- Painter
Patricia Clarkin- Painter
Gail Dugay- Painter
Shirley Ferguson- Painter
2pm-5pm:
Lorraine Gallant- Weaver
Melvin Gallant- Spinner
Liisa Carbone- Mixed Media Collage Artist
Tomoko Sasaki Craig- Origami
Sandra Ellis- Painter
Lise Genova- Painter
Marie Lyon- Painter
Mi'kmaq Artist Davina Bernard- Quill Art
Grace Curtis- Painter
Jenna Fitgerald- Painter
Marcel Leroux- Stained Glass Artist
5pm-8pm:
Jordan Stetson- Cooper
Wilfred Thompson- Wood Turner
David Richard- Wood Carver
June Ellis- Painter
Diane Morrison Robinson- Encaustic Painter
Jennifer Desroche- Painter and Illustrator
Lyette Sancoucy- Spinner
Deni Gallant- Painter
Lynne Provance- Stained Glass Artist
Trudy Gilbertson- Bone and Antler Carver
Eptek Art and Culture Centre (130 Heather Moyse Dr)
Create a chalk masterpiece! You are invited to create a chalk work of art at the front entrace of the Eptek Centre (chalk will be provided or bring your own). Another creative project happening at Eptek is the creation of a “Rock Snake.” Visitors are invited to bring their own rock (there will also be some on site) and paint a rock to add to the Rock Snake.
The Songs of Gene MacLellan
On stage at the Harbourfront Theatre is the show "The Songs of Gene MacLellan". Catherine MacLellan, daughter of the legendary songwriter, features the songs of her father. This world premiere – part concert, part memoir – will be both moving and uplifting in equal measure.
Tickets are $46.00 and can be purchased on the Harbourfront Theatre site: https://www.harbourfronttheatre.com/catherine-maclellan/
6 pm - 8pm: Summerside Rotary Library
Everyone is welcome to participate in rock painting! Individuals are encouraged to paint two rocks, one to add to the library’s’ rock snake, and one to take home. These rocks can be used in flower beds, flowerpots or just for decoration. We will provide the rocks and the paint; all you need is your imagination.
Stage Entertainment:
11 am - 1 pm: Jim Dickson
1 pm - 2 pm: Molly Whuppie
2 pm- 4 pm: Steve Perry & John Campbell
4 pm - 6 pm: Cathy Jackman & Andrew Paynter
6 pm - 8 pm: Brock Mattsson
Detail of Fold by Sara Saunders
Wednesday, July 19th
REFRESH - Wyatt Heritage Properties
What do you get when you approach art with an eco-friendly perspective? REFRESH!
Local artists have created sculptures made of recycled material. People are invited to stroll the lawn and view the works.
11 am- 8:00 pm: Drive-Through Art Exhibit
Prince Street, which runs through the historic Wyatt Heritage Properties, will become an outdoor art gallery. The work of a number of local artists will be on display on each side of the street. People are invited to enter the exhibit in their cars off of Granville Street, and slowly drive along Prince Street viewing the exhibit. Live music will add presence to the exhibit and give the passer-by a sense of the arts and its place in the physical and mental health of individuals and community. People can drive the exhibit as many times as they desire. They will exit unto Spring Street. Admission is free.
Artisan/ Artists/ Performers Demonstrations
featured in the Drive Thru Art Exhibit
11am-2pm:
Jules Aucoin- Stained Glass
Paula Finkle- Jewelry Artist
Lisa Finkle Hammer- Pottery
Liz Heely-Ray- Fabric Artist
Shannon Dunphy- Painter
Jana Wong- Painter
Gabby Cierra- Painter
Chelsey Scully- Tales from the Stitch (crochet dolls)
Anita Gallant- Bead and Quill Artist
Alice Guergis- Painter
Isabel McWilliams- Rug Hooker
St. Mary's Anglican Church Knitters
2pm-5pm:
Lorraine Gallant- Weaver
Melvin Gallant- Spinner
Nancy Cole- Mixed Media Artist
Colette Aucoin- Seamstress
Carol Karr- Needle Felter
Liisa Carbone- Mixed Media Collage Artist
Phyllis Gay- Painter
Mi'kmaq Artist Joe John Sanipass- Basket Weaver
Chris Mollins- Painter
Chantelle Hill: Watercolour Artist
5pm-8pm:
Jane Affleck- Hand-making Watercolour Paints
Sammo- Painter
Steve Reaman- Blacksmithing
Elise Arsenault- Painter
Melissa Morse- Painter
Ann Mackay- Spinner
Eddie Schwartz- Painter
Bernadette Kernaghan- Painter
Wayne Wright- Caricature Artist
Levi Cannon- Wood Carver
Lynne Provance- Stained Glass
Eptek Art and Culture Centre (130 Heather Moyse Dr)
Create a chalk masterpiece! You are invited to create a chalk work of art at the front entrace of the Eptek Centre (chalk will be provided or bring your own). Another creative project happening at Eptek is the creation of a “Rock Snake.” Visitors are invited to bring their own rock (there will also be some on site) and paint a rock to add to the Rock Snake.
The Songs of Gene MacLellan
On stage at the Harbourfront Theatre is the show "The Songs of Gene MacLellan". Catherine MacLellan, daughter of the legendary songwriter, features the songs of her father. This world premiere – part concert, part memoir – will be both moving and uplifting in equal measure.
Tickets are $46.00 and can be purchased on the Harbourfront Theatre site: https://www.harbourfronttheatre.com/catherine-maclellan/
Stage Entertainment:
11 am - 1 pm: Harold & Marnie Noye
1 pm - 2 pm: Molly Whuppie
2 pm- 3 pm: We're only sleeping
3 pm - 4 pm: Krysten Cameron
4 pm - 6 pm: TSSK
6 pm- 8 pm: Blue Zone Band
Entertainment on the Lawn:
2 pm - 3 pm: Join musician and educator Nick MacDonald for a joyful time of singing, moving, and playing! This fun and interactive performance is geared toward children of all ages.
