On this week's Artscene, co-host Sarah Moran checks in with Georgia Papanicolaou, Co-Chair of @shatterboxtheatre , about her passion for theatre. She loves bringing plays to life that tell stories full of discovery and ways to find our place in the world.
This June, Shatterbox Theatre is staging "Silent Sky", written by Lauren Gunderson, all about the women who mapped the stars in a man's world of astronomy.
👉 Listen on 99.3 County FM after the news at noon and 6 p.m.!
Image Description: In the upper left is text that reads Artscene on 99.3 County FM Friday May 15th. To the right is the County Arts wordmark. Below this is a black and white portrait of Georgia (top left), with the Shatterbox Theatre logo (bottom left) and the poster for Silent Sky, with gold lettering on a starry night sky background and a woman pictured gazing through a gold telescope in the foreground.
📣 Our Call for Artist Instructors is NOW OPEN! We are seeking course proposals for paid programming for the Early and Late Fall sessions in 2026! The County Arts Lab offers multi-week courses for adults, children, and youth, as well as one-time workshops for both youth and adults. Courses in all artistic mediums are welcome, including but not limited to visual arts, dance, music, and writing! Apply by June 15th!
➡ To view the full Call for Instructors and access the Application Form, visit countyarts.ca/apply
➡ Please reach out to Sarah Burtscher, Programs Manager, at [email protected] with questions/concerns
Image Description: A dark green background with text in the centre that reads: Call for Artist Instructors, Join the County Arts Lab Team! Next intake deadline: June 15th 2026. Along the top and bottom are images of instructors and students creating at the County Arts Lab.
In case you missed it: Prince Edward County's NEW Public Art Program has two open calls for artists right now! One for a mural project at Wilkinson Memorial Park in Waupoos, and one at the Mariner's Park Museum Grounds in Milford.
⭐ Wilkinson Memorial Mural Project
- exterior mural on the North Marysburgh Community Hall
- Corrugated steel building, newest town hall in the County.
- Mural surface will be on the street facing south wall, measuring approximately 12 feet high by 40 feet long.
Artwork themes include:
- Agricultural heritage
- Natural heritage
- Local Cultural Identity
Artist Eligibility criteria:
- Experienced with agriculturally themed murals
- Experienced with community consultation in design phase
Artist fee: $15,000
⭐ Mariner's Park Arrow Trail
- Public art work that explores the human stories behind the Avro Arrow and the work done by the Raise the Arrow project particularly as they relate to Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region.
- potential art work relocation to Monarch Point Conservation Area
Artist Eligibility Criteria:
- Artists who have experience creating public artworks
- Canadian-based artists and artist collectives
- we are looking for applications from artists working in any medium
Artist Fee: $20,000
Both calls have a deadline of May 29th at 4pm
for more info and to apply visit- countyarts.ca/apply
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1: exterior of the North Marysburgh Community Hall, the County's logo and County Art's logo is at the top with the text Call for Public Art: Wilkinson Memorial Park Mural Project, Apply by May 29th at 4pm.
2. The lighthouse at Mariner's Park museum outside on a sunny day, the County's logo and County Art's logo is at the top with the text Call for Public Art: Mariner's Park Arrow Trail, Apply by May 29th at 4pm.
📣 Join us tonight for the opening reception of 'County: The Way Home' by @julieseddonpaintings , in our County Arts Exhibition Vitrines!
In 'County: The Way Home,' painter Julie Seddon presents two aspects of her art-making practice: the photograph that captures a moment where the natural and human made world co-exist in a reflection on glass, and her painted interpretation of that image with its further abstraction and expression.
By painting these glimpses of visual alignment, Julie celebrates the visual excitement of unexpected moments, and the images point to the coexistence of both the human-made and the natural world.
Opening Reception: Friday May 8th, 2026, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: May 8th – June 17th, 2026
Join us to celebrate tonight!
✨ About the Vitrines: Housed in two custom-made display cases, this new series increases the public visibility of artwork year-round while creating paid opportunities for artists. Located in the Armoury Atrium outside the County Arts Lab, the vitrines feature rotating exhibitions by County artists working across a range of mediums.
This program is made possible thanks to a multi-year donation to the Artist Fund.
Learn more: countyarts.ca/funding
#countyarts #princeedwardcounty #artinpec #exhibitionlaunch #contemporarypainting
Image description: White and black text on a gray background on the right side of the image includes information about Julie Seddon's County Arts Exhibition Vitrines exhibition, 'County: The Way Home.' To the left is a portion of a painting by Julie, of pink flowers reflected in a window, with the reflection of a building behind it.
On this week's Artscene, co-host Cheryl Singer sits down with Jaiya Gray and Ele Pawelski to talk about the Bloomfield Public Library’s very first art exhibit.
Opening May 23rd, it’s a celebration of local talent and creative spirit, and a story of art, tradition, and a community coming together.
👉 Listen on 99.3 County FM after the news at noon and 6 p.m.!
Image Description: In the upper left is text that reads Artscene on 99.3 County FM Friday May 8th. To the right is the County Arts wordmark. Below this are photos of Jaiya Gray (left) and Ele Pawelski (right), and below these photos, is a photo of the front of the Bloomfield Public Library.
✨ We're hiring! ✨
County Arts is hiring an Exhibitions Coordinator for a ten week contract beginning June 22.
Working closely with the Programs team, the Exhibitions Coordinator will help to ensure the success of County Arts Lab summer exhibitions, including Art in the County and the Activate Arts exhibition and event rentals. Hourly rate is $21 plus 4% vacation pay. Candidates must be between the ages of 15-30.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!
Application deadline is May 25th at 4pm.
Image description: A photo of the 2025 edition of Art in the County (photo credit Logan Somers). Text in the upper right reads 'With support from Canada Summer Jobs Program.' Text in the lower left reads, in caps lock, 'We're hiring an Exhibitions Coordinator!'
⭐Join us this Saturday May 9th for the final workshop in our Public Art Workshop Series!
Murals: From Concept to Wall with Jamie Janx Johnston!
In this hands-on workshop, join artist Jamie Janx Johnston to learn all about murals from the design process to the final wall. Jamie will define the various roles and complexities in the world of mural production. Participants will acquire the problem solving skills to address every angle of mural production, including a hands-on site evaluation component in small groups.
This workshop is free, but space is limited. Register now through the link in bio or visit: countyarts.ca/public-art/
County Arts is thrilled to partner with the Municipality through the new Public Art Program to present a series of workshops aimed at providing artists with opportunities to build skills to aid in the creation of Public Artworks. County Arts is the County’s Public Art Program Administrator and as we plan our commissions and first few projects we are offering these workshops to prepare artists to respond to future open calls.
#countyarts #publicart #pecarts #princeedwardcounty #communityengagedarts
Image description: Jamie on a scissor lift using a roller to paint a mural on an exterior wall above is the text: "Public Art Workshop Series: Murals: From Concept to Wall with Jamie Janx Johnston, Saturday May 9th, 1-5 pm, County Arts Lab" and The County and County Arts logos.
✂ Join Andrew Phua in Rooted & Rewoven, a workshop where you will create something meaningful from what you already hold! ✨
In this hands-on mixed media workshop, you’ll create a 16 x 20” artwork using branches, reclaimed wood, stones, and repurposed textiles. Explore intuitive techniques like wrapping, stitching, and layering as you transform found materials into a sculptural piece filled with memory and story. No experience needed!
Spots are limited - register today!
➡ Learn more and register at https://countyarts.ca/community-arts-classes/
➡ Ages 18+
➡ Sliding scale pricing available
➡ The County Arts Lab is conveniently located on the main level of the Picton Armoury building.
#countyarts #princeedwardcounty #countyartslab #mixedmedia #textileart
Image Description: On the left, a close-up of a textile work by Andrew Phua. On the right is text that reads: Rooted & Rewoven: Mixed Media Sculpture with Andrew Phua, Sunday June 7, 11:00am-6:00 pm, Ages (18+), County Arts Lab
👀 Did you know?
🎨 A convenient monthly glance at upcoming arts happenings and opportunities in Prince Edward County is just a click away - join 2000+ fellow arts lovers in PEC and beyond today by subscribing to our Artscene newsletter at countyarts.ca.
🎭 Check out the MAY edition at countyarts.ca/latest-edition - featuring:
▶️ @artinthecounty submissions now open!
▶️ Artist Feature on waterscape painter @karolem.art , whose exhibition A Passing Ship / Un bateau de passage opens in the County Arts Lab later this month
▶️ Artist Talk with Pat Service, plus the new exhibition Gathering Colour, featuring paintings by Jennifer Hornyak, at @oenogallery
▶️ @julieseddonpaintings ’ upcoming exhibition, County: The Way Home, in the County Arts Exhibition Vitrines
▶️ Mandala Workshop at @deptofillumination ’s studio with artist @janswaren
▶️ @meltstudiogallery ’s annual spring exhibition, Renewal
▶️ @shatterboxtheatre presents Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
▶️ and more!
🎵 And - any day of the month - don’t forget to check out countyarts.ca/whats-on. New arts events and opportunities are added all the time!
#CountyArts #PrinceEdwardCounty #ArtsceneNewsletter #countyup
On this week's Artscene, co-host Sarah Moran chats with glass artist @sallymccubbin.creative about the unique challenges of creating in glass, something she dreamed of doing since she was a teenager.
Sally's work is much awarded and lives in public and private collections around the world. Here in Prince Edward County, she works as a solutions-driven artist and designer and talks about the shift from being an artist to include her role as a mother, and from glass to digital work.
👉 Listen on 99.3 County FM after the news at noon and 6 p.m.!
Image Description: In the upper left is text that reads Artscene on 99.3 County FM Friday May 1st. To the right is the County Arts wordmark. A black and white photo of Sally McCubbin is below this. Next to this is a photo of four of Sally's glass pieces, in various shades of green and yellow. The glass pieces are all different heights and are cylindrical with round bottoms, tapering off into a point at the top.
📢 Request for Proposals: Arrow Trail Public Art @ Prince Edward County Arts Council 📢
Prince Edward County’s Public Art Program invites proposals from artists for a public art work that explores the human stories behind the Avro Arrow and the work done by the Raise the Arrow project particularly as they relate to Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region.
The public art project will feature as part of The Arrow Trail, a driving route that celebrates and explores the incredible story of the Avro Arrow, honours the amazing efforts of the team behind the Raise the Arrow campaign, and shares the intertwining stories that weave Canadian folklore and national icons into local legend.
The commemorative public artwork will be sited at Mariner’s Park Museum grounds with the potential for relocation in two or more years to Monarch Point Conservation Area pending an approval from Ontario Parks after the development of their Park Management Plan.
Artist Fee: $20,000
Deadline: May 29, 2026, 5pm
@countyarts
For more information and how to submit, please visit the link in bio.
📸 Image: Courtesy of Prince Edward County Arts Council.
#RFP #CallForArtists #PublicArt #AvroArrow #CanadianArt #PrinceEdwardCounty
📣 Request for Proposals: Wilkinson Memorial Park Mural Project @ Prince Edward County Arts Council 📣
Prince Edward County’s Public Art Program invites proposals for an exterior mural on the North Marysburgh Community Centre, located in Wilkinson Memorial Park. The selected artist will work in consultation with the local community, including members of the North Marysburgh Recreation Committee, long-time residents of the area, the Public Art Coordinator, and other interest holders.
Wilkinson Memorial Park is a community park in Waupoos, Prince Edward County. The land was a donation from the Wilkinson family, a long-time farming family in the community. Surrounded by farmland, this rural park is an important green space used regularly by residents and visitors alike.
Themes to consider:
• Agricultural heritage
• Natural heritage
• Local cultural identity
Artist Fee: $15,000
Deadline: May 29, 2026, 5pm
For more information and how to submit, please visit the link in bio.
@countyarts
📸 Image: Courtesy of Prince Edward County Arts Council.
#RFP #CallForArtists #PublicArt #MuralOpportunity #CommunityArt #PrinceEdwardCounty
