Acadian Museum of P.E.I.

La Roche & Le Grand Ruisseau: 200 Years in Egmont Bay and Mont-Carmel commemorates the 200th anniversary of these Acadian parishes. Part of the exhibit, conceived by historian Georges Arsenault, includes numerous photos depicting the past, interpretive panels, and various artifacts. The exhibition also features a gallery of photos of the landscape and people of the region taken by photographers Léona Arsenault and Jacinthe Laforest. On view are the permanent exhibition and video The Island Acadians. Acadian genealogy and archives available to researchers. An Acadian gift shop offers books, in French and in English, CDs of Acadian music, and souvenirs. Mon–Fri 9:30 am–5 pm, Sun 1–4 pm. Miscouche, Rte 2. 432-2880

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Quotation, an exhibition concentrating on works of art which quote masterpieces from art history, curated by Pan Wendt (opens May 18–Dec 22); Videozoom. L’entre-images features Canadian artists Michel de Broin, Pascal Grandmaison, Sophie Bélair-Clément, Olivia Boudreau, Aude Moreau, Jacynthe Carrier, Frédéric Lavoie and organized by Galerie UQAM in Montreal (opens May 25); Power 2: Heart Lake as seen through the eyes of Manley Natland by Robyn Moody(to Aug 4); Dan Steeves: Memory of Pain (to May 26); Catherine Miller: Changing Environs (to May 26); Lionel F. Stevenson: Fifty Years of Photographs (1962-2012) (into May). Wed–Sat 11 am–5 pm, Sun 1–5 pm. Beginning May 12 open daily 9 am–5 pm. Confederation Centre, 145 Richmond St, Ch’town. 628-6142
www.confederationcentre.com

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

Millie’s Treasures is an exhibit of framed cross stitch pieces, on display until May 10. May 14 at 7 pm is the opening celebration of Abstract Art, a spring group show, running to June 21. Contact Ruth Cassidy at 368-9309 for info on displaying in the gallery. Tue 1–8:30 pm, Wed 1–5:30 pm, 6–8:30 pm, Thur–Sat 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 1–5:30 pm. Cornwall Town Hall, off TCH, Cornwall. 629-8415
www.library.pe.ca

Details Past & Present

An exhibition of paintings by the late Elaine Harrison (1915-2003) is on view. An exhibition of landscape paintings, A Day in the Country: Island Landscapes, by Ben F. Stahl, opens May 23 from 5–7 pm and is on display for 3 weeks. Artists and artisans: Don Andrus, Ron Arvidson, Jennifer Brown, P. John Burden, Ruth Cassidy, Anne Marie Chagnon, Steve Clement, Isabel Court, Wendell Dennis, Sophia Djuk, Margaret England, Iris Ethridge, Doreen Foster, Marie Fox, Kerras Jeffrey, Barry Jeeves, Sandi Komst, Sandi Kowalik, Heather M. Larter, Wendy Manning, Monica Macdonald, Heather Millar, Patricia Moore, Lisa Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Dr. Paul A. Price, Sylvia Ridgway, Marcela Rosenberg (glass), Gail Rutherford, Sarah Saunders, Ben F. Stahl, Ayelet Stewart, Adam Sultan, Heather Taweel, Gregg Tracey, Nina Stoddard, Carolyn VanKampen, Richard Vickerson, Brenda Whiteway, Eun-Mee Yang, Right off the Batt Pottery, Jessica Hutchinson Pottery, P.E.I. Smoke Fired Pottery, Canoe Cove Glass. Maritime artists: 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. National and international artist: Yvon Belanger, Dianna Shyne, Rebecca Krupke, Robert Held, Daniel Vargas, Jean Claude Roy, Mary Swain, Natalie Boissonault, Real Fournier, Victoria Kovaleva. On display are works by Erica Rutherford, Brian Burke, Georgie Read Barton and Lindee Climo and Elaine Harrison. A collection of designer and fashion jewelry from local, regional and international designers is on view. Victoria Row. 166 Richmond St., Ch’town. 892-2233, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.detailspastandpresent.com

The Dunes Studio Gallery

The Dunes Studio Gallery opens May 1, daily 9 am–6 pm, featuring pottery and furniture designed by Peter Jansons, men’s and women’s fashions designed by Nash, and a large selection of Island and Canadian made fine arts and crafts. Island artists include Don Andrus, P. John Burden, Susan Christensen, Joan Creamer, John Cox, Wendell Dennis, Tony Diodati, Tania Doucet, Nan Farrier, Arno Freitag, Warren Foulkes, Lise Genova, Mel Giddings, Lisa-Beth Glassman, Adrienne Godbout, Heather Hannon, Elena Herweijer, Pat Hewitt, Betty Jenkins, Linda Kelly, Sandi Komst, Sandy Kowalik, Monica Lacey, W. C. Lin, Betty-Jo MacCarville, Wendy Lefebvre, Eve Llyndorah, Monica Macdonald, Hester Macjaczyk, Karl MacKeeman, Wendy Manning, Marie McMahon-Young, Louise Mould, Connie O’Brien, Nancy Perkins, Julia Purcell, Marcella Rosemberg, Cheryl Richards, Sylvia Ridgway, Nigel Roe, Dagny Rossignol, Susana Rutherford, Joan Savage, Linda Shaw-Packard, Adam Sultan, Gail Sutherland, Kris Taylor, Christine Trainor, Carolyn Van Kampen, Lorraine Vatcher, Richard Vickerson, Damien Worth & Eun-Mee Yang. Route 15, Brackley Beach. Main Gallery 672-2586; Annex 672-1566

Ellen’s Creek 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. Watercolors and acrylics by Richard Vickerson. Traditional hooked rugs by Joan Kays and Jackie Roop. Antique maps, vintage posters and antique prints/engravings on PEI historical subjects. Mon–Thurs 10 am–5:30 pm, Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm. www.artworkspei.com. 525 North River Road, Ch’town. 368-3494

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Student artwork as part of ArtsSmarts 2013 is on view May 5 to 17, work by Grade 6 students from Tignish Elementary, Grade 9 students from Summerside Intermediate School, and Grade 10 and 11 students from École Évangéline. Opening is May 8 at 7 pm. Artists Maurice Bernard, Mario LeBlanc, and Denis Robert worked with the students for the past few months to help them with their visual and performance art. From April 28–May 10 Basket of Hope is in the lobby. This handcrafted basket is based on student artwork and recognizes survivors of Aboriginal residential schools. Eptek gift shop offers local art and fine craft. Eptek is a site of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. Tue–Fri 10 am–4 pm, Sun 12–4 pm. 130 Harbour Dr, Summerside. 888-8373
peimuseum.com

Gallery @ The Guild

A joint photography exhibition, Levitas by Sean Berrigan and I Was There by Adnan Saciragic, will be held May 1 to 31 with opening May 1, 7–9 pm.Tue–Sat 12–5 pm. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Queen & Richmond St, Ch’town. 620-3333

Pilar Shephard Art Gallery

The Gallery will be re-opening on May 12 for the season. 82 Great George St, Ch’town. 892-1953, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.pilarshepard.com

Walker Studios

Studio/gallery features the work of master goldsmith Jeanette Walker, and visual artist Lindsay Walker. Jeanette specializes in custom wedding and commitment bands in gold or platinum. Member of The Atlantic ÉCONOMUSÉE Network of Artisans at Work. Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am–4 pm. 89 Water St, Ch’town. 566-5216
www.walkerstudios.ca