Acadian Museum of P.E.I.

Hooked Rugs by Island Acadians: Keeping the Tradition Alive (to Oct 31), curated by Hélène Bergeron, features 76 hooked rugs ranging from traditional to modern designs and hooked by 21 various Island Acadian artisans. Also on display are photos of the artisans and the stories of their rugs, as told in their own words. The exhibition’s large variety of rugs offers a kaleidoscope of colours and designs, a veritable feast for the eyes. Also on view are the permanent exhibition and the video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People; and the Galerie Claude-Picard of six large paintings depicting the adoption of the Acadian flag and national anthem in Miscouche in 1884. Acadian genealogy and archives available to researchers. A gift shop with a selection of Acadian books, in French and in English, and also CDs of Acadian music, Acadian flags, and souvenirs. The exhibition Hooked Rugs by Island Acadians: Keeping the Tradition Alive will be on display until Oct 31, 2010. Hours are Mon-Fri 9:30 am–5:00 pm, Sun 1–4 pm. Miscouche, Rte 2. 432-2880

Arts Space East

Works by local artists. Visual artists who wish to display their work are asked to contact the director to arrange an interview for a show schedule. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 239 Valleyfield Road, Montague. 838-ARTS

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Out of Purgatory ( Sept 4 to Oct 3) opens with a reception Sept 9 at 7 pm; Mindscapes P.E.I. (Sept 16–Oct 10), an exhibition of art and poetry from those whose lives have been affected by mental illness, organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association—PEI Division; Jayce Salloum: history of the present (Sept 25–Jan 3), a mid-career survey of internationally acclaimed Canadian artist Jayce Salloum’s photo and video-based installations, organized in partnership with the Mendel Art Gallery and the Kamloops Art Gallery; In The Shadow of Evangeline: 10 New Acadian Tales (Sept 25–Jan 30), a series of large-scale murals by NB artists exploring the myth of Evangeline and its relationship to Acadian identity; DodoLab (to Sept 5); Gerald Beaulieu: Field Work (to Sept 12); Maurice Cullen and His Circle (to Sept 12); What Remains (to Sept 19); Dig Up My Heart: Artistic Practice in the Field (to Sept 26); Robert Harris: A Small Salon Installation from the Collection (to Oct 10). Open daily 9 am–5 pm. www.confederationcentre.com. Confederation Centre, Ch’town. 628-6142

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

Mixed media fiber artist Sharon Sawyer will exhibit her recent works Sept 7 to Oct 15 with an opening reception Sept 7 at 7 pm. Here and Hereafter features a whimsical interpretation of saints and sisters created from fabric and clay. Contact Ruth Cassidy at 368-9309 for info on displaying in the gallery. Call for info about the Drop-In Art Group. Cornwall Town Hall, off TCH at Cornwall. 629-8415

Details Past & Present

Details represents over 35 Island artists and artisans including: Don Andrus, Jennifer Brown, P. John Burden, Ruth Cassidy, Steve Clement, Isabel Court, Joan Creamer, Wendell Dennis, Sophia Djuk, Margaret England, Iris Ethridge, Doreen Foster, Marie Fox, Kerras Jeffrey, Barry Jeeves, Sandi Komst, Heather M. Larter, Wendy Manning, Monica Macdonald, Patricia Moore, Lisa Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Dr. Paul A. Price, Sylvia Ridgway, Marcela Rosemberg (glass), Gail Rutherford, Sarah Saunders, Ben F. Stahl, Terry Dunton Stevenson, Ayelet Stewart, Adam Sultan, Heather Taweel, Debbie Thompson, Nina Stoddard, Carolyn VanKampen, Richard Vickerson, Ruby West, Brenda Whiteway, Right off the Batt Pottery, Jessica Hutchinson Pottery, P.E.I. Smoke Fired Pottery, Canoe Cove Glass. They are etchers, painters, potters, glass designers, folk artists, textile artists and jewelry designers. Also featured is the work of Maritime artists including Greg Dickie, Kath and Robert Rutherford, Anna Syperek, Susan Paterson, Bill Rogers, Doretta Groenendyk, Gale Abby, Mary Jane Lundy, Shelley Mitchell, Cluny Maher, Mark Brennan, Kate Brown Georgallis, Denise Soper, Holly Carr, Christopher Gorey, Melissa Murphy Desrocher, and national and international artists including Yvon Belanger, Dianna Shyne, Rebecca Krupke, Robert Held, Daniel Vargas, Mary Swain, Wally Shiskov, Natalie Boissonault, Real Fournier, Victoria Kovaleva. Also on display are works by Erica Rutherford, Brian Burke, Georgie Read Barton and Lindee Climo and Elaine Harrison. Gallery jewellery designer Melissa Murphy Desrochers recently presented Kelly Ripa with an original designer piece of her work. The gallery features her unique pieces in sterling, some of which incorporate labradorite in the settings. The gallery now features a large collection of designer and fashion jewelry—from funky and artistic to more classical pieces. Local, regional and international designer works are exhibited. Open Mon–Fri 10 am–7 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 12–5:30 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.detailspastandpresent.com. Victoria Row. 166 Richmond St., Ch’town. 892-2233

Dunes

The Dunes Studio Gallery features work from Island artists such as Tony Diodati, Nigel Roe, Bryce Elsley, Adam Sultan, P. John Burden, Karl MacKeeman, Adrienne Godbout, Janet Mays, Trudy Callbeck, Wei-Ching Lin, Elena Herweijer, Hester Maciaczyk, Joan Creamer, Betty Jenkins, Sylvia Ridgway, Dagny Dryer-Rossignol, Sandi Komst, Cheryl Richards, Connie O'Brien, Mary Robertson, Linda Shaw-Packard, Geraldine Ysselstein, Nan Ferrier, Julia Purcell, Gail Sutherland, Carolyn VanKampen, Ruth Cassidy, Mel Giddings, Donnah White, Wendell Dennis, Richard Vickerson, Don Andrus, Robert Rutherford, Susan Christensen, Eun-Mee Yang, Suzanne O’Callaghan CARFAC, Warren Foulkes, Judith McCarvell and Tania Doucet. A large collection of fine artwork and crafts made by Island and Maritime artists is exhibited at The Dunes. Gallery Open 9 am-9 pm daily. Rte 15 Brackley Beach. Main Gallery 672-2586; Annex 672-1566

Ellen’s Creek Gallery

Gallery artists include Henry Purdy C.M., R.C.A., Daphne Irving R.C.A., Erica Rutherford R.C.A., David Silverberg R.C.A., Trudy Callbeck, Maurice Bernard, Greg Garand, Ann Dow Lee, David Campbell, Sylvia Ridgway, Geraldine Yesselstein, Marie McMahon-Young, Jim Steadman, Gail Somers, John Rombough, Linda Shaw Packard, Kim Jabbour, Gail Rutherford, Dr. David Stewart, Carolyn VanKampen, P John Burden, Tania Doucette, Lisa Murphy, Joan Creamer, Regan Paquet and others. Also over 20 watercolors and acrylics by Richard Vickerson. Traditional hooked rugs by Joan Kays and Jackie Roop. Now dealing in antique maps, vintage posters and antique prints/engravings focusing on PEI historical subjects. Gallery hours Mon–Thurs 10 am–5:30 pm, Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am–5:00 pm. www.artworkspei.com. 525 North River Road, Ch’town. 368-3494

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

The summer exhibit, Sincere in their Religion: Island Churches in the Community, Countryside, and Controversy, continues. Religious artefacts from the PEI Museum provide an opportunity for interpretation of the diversity, architecture, and social importance of religion in Island life over the years. There are intriguing and beautiful items throughout the display. A gift shop is also located on site, stocked with local art and Island fine crafts as well as Island books. Drop by Sept 26 for a free Culture Days activity. Join local artist Marie Lyon 1–4 pm to create your own paper collage. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No art experience required. A gift shop, stocking local art and Island fine crafts as well as Island books, is located on site. The Centre is a site of PEI Museum and Heritage PEI Foundation. Hours in Sept are Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm, Sun12–4 pm. peimuseum.com. 130 Harbour Drive, Summerside. 888-8373

Gallery 33

The See Food Exhibit continues this month at Gallery 33 in Summerside. A number of Island artists are exhibiting paintings on the theme of that necessity of life, food. Tue at the Gallery are Tasty Tuesdays as a special food treat is offered to gallery visitors. Open Mon–Sat 10 am–4 pm. 2nd fl  1911 Armoury Building, 33 Summer St, Summerside.

Gallery @ The Guild

Shakin’ Out The Mats, Island Matters rug hooking exhibit, runs to Sept 4. Erica Rutherford Exhibit & Auction, prints and paintings sale to raise funds for the Erica Rutherford Art Scholarship, runs from Oct. 2–9 with public reception and auction Oct 8 at 7 pm. Open Tue–Sat noon–5 pm. www.theguildpei.com. Queen and Richmond, Ch’town. 620-3333

Howes Hall Gallery

Howes Hall artists Betty Jenkins, Mary Ploughman Jones, Linda Shaw Packard, Janet Mays, Margaret Muzika and Mary Roscoe Murphy Robertson exhibit acrylic, watercolour and mixed media paintings, hooked mats, and a selection of the artists’ cards, unframed matted work, calendars and magnets. One or more of the artists are on-site daily. Painting and hooking classes and workshops are offered. The Back Room Gallery (BRG) features: The Square Zebras, a Nova Scotia rug hookers group, exhibit Fresh off the Hook Aug 30–Sept 5; an exhibit of paintings by Mary Curtis Sept 13–19. The Gallery will participate in the Island Art, Craft and Giftware Appreciation Days Sept 4–6. Culture Days are Sept 24, 25 and 26, with visual art demonstrations each day. Drop by and see the artists at work. Open daily 10 am–6 pm. www.howeshallgallery.com. 3421 Brackley Point Road, Brackley Beach. 672-4111

MUSEartspace

MUSEartspace is a new art gallery, lounge, store and artist workshop in a bright open concept studio naturally lit by a wall of windows. Make Belief, drawings by Becka Viau, will be on display to Sept 10. New York Minute, photos by Anna Karpinski, opens Sept 11 with a reception from 6–10 pm. Gallery offers classes for kids and teens; open studio time and life drawing for adults. www.museartspace.com. 211 Euston St, Charlottetown. 388-2044

Pilar Shephard Art Gallery

The Gallery features contemporary Canadian painting and sculpture, Inuit carving from communities of the Canadian north, a collection of Canadian designer jewellery and “art to wear.” Works displayed are by artists Larry Horowitz, Paul Healey, Daniel Gautier, Suzanne Dennis, Aristides Balanos, Jean Ives, Michael Khoury, Louise Mold, Rachael Taggart, Samantha Sandbrook, Paul Saindon, Donald Rodd, Renè Tardif, Suzanne Voisard, Suzanne Therrier, Neil Brown, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Asher Sadeh, Andrew Henderson, James Larimer, Roberto Rotondo, Daniel Timmers, David Kunzli, Max McCann, Mauricio Aristizabal, Jocelyn Blouin, Monique Bornstein, Claudette Castonguay, Amelie Jeanotte, Katherine Jeans, Chantal Julien, Rene Lemay, Dominique LeFrancois, John Marok, Margot McPhearson, Tony Myers, Christine Nadeau, Marleen Provencal, Susan Redden, Bev Rodin, Rene Roy, Jean-Daniel Rohrer, Carl Schlademan, J-R Viellieux, Ognian Zekoff, Sarah Lacy, Nigel Roe, Peter Powning, Ann Barratt, Suzanne Dennis, Tim Menees. New artists Carol Swinden, Stuart Main, Caron Pring, Nancy Holt, Claire Rodrette. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.pilarshephard.com, 82 Great George St, Ch’town. 892-1953

The Studio Gallery

Works by local artists John Burden, Wendell Dennis, Henry Dunsmore, Doreen Foster, and Sylvia Ridgway. The Gallery features the etching studio of Doreen Foster. Also on view are ceramics and pottery by Jamie Germaine and Emily Dunsmore. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm until the end of Sept. www.studiogallery.ca. Victoria. 658-2733

Walker Studios

The studio/gallery features the work of master goldsmith Jeanette Walker, and partner, visual artist Lindsay Walker. Jeanette specializes in custom wedding and commitment bands in gold or platinum. Lindsay welcomes commissions and portraits in oil paint. Walker Studios is a member of The Atlantic ÉCONOMUSÉE Network of Artisans at Work, part of the International ECONOMUSEUM Network Society. The gallery also features the work of jewellers Lisa Ridout and Jim Aquilani. Mon to Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 11 am–4 pm. www.walkerstudios.ca. 142 Richmond St, Ch’town. 566-5216