Community Projects

AITO 2023

Charlottetown Library Center

  • Presenting the "Patio Palette: Chalk Art Contest" – an imaginative project designed to infuse our community with vibrant creativity. Our covered patio transforms into an art haven, offering designated squares for two age groups: "Under 12" and "12+". Register in advance for a numbered patio square, unleash your artistic flair between 4 p.m. - 12 a.m., and share your masterpiece on social media. Our judges will select winners in each category, rewarding them with a delightful prize. Join us in celebrating art and togetherness at its finest.

  • Library Learning Center: 100-97 Queen Street

  • The Guild, located at 111 Queen Street, will be open for the entire festival. Stop by our free community gallery to cool down (or warm up) and check out the art of King Kxndi.

  • 111 Queen Street (will be open for the entire festival).

    Stop by our free community gallery to cool down (or warm up) and check out the art of King Kxndi.

The Guild

PEI Craft Council

  • The project "Worthiness Requires No Prerequisite" aims to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the community of Prince Edward Island (PEI), with a primary focus on the BIPOC community. The project has two main components: the documentation of words and the creation of an artistic piece that represents anti-racism.

    The project's impacts and reach are twofold. The first impact is on the participants, who will have the opportunity to express themselves freely and engage in a meditative, therapeutic activity that promotes wellness. By documenting their words and perspectives on anti-racism, the participants will contribute to an archive that serves as a source of education and learning for the broader community. The participants will be from the BIPOC community, providing representation and a starting point to encourage others in the community to engage in similar Activities. The first impact of the project is being held August 5th and 6th at the PEI Crafts Council. The PEI Crafts Council has contracted Eberechi Okwuwolu as the Mindfulness coordinator for the project.

  • Rochford Square

PEI Potters

  • This year, the PEI Potters Studio would like to dedicate their artistic vision to the many Victoria Park trees lost in Hurricane Fiona. Trees bring shelter, comfort, fresh air and beauty among many things. This year we grieve the loss of our trees and bring care to those that are remaining. Through the use of clay, electric lights, tree stumps, natural landscape, and ethereal music, visitors will be transported into a hopeful woodland lit up with a ‘light from within’ using ramic luminaries. A ‘light from within’ describes a hope for the future, the possibility of regrowth and the energy of connection to nature’

  • Victoria Park (near Potters Studio)

PEIRSAC

  • Addressing the pressing issue of sexual violence, "What I Was Wearing" dismantles harmful narratives by giving survivors a platform to share their stories authentically. The project challenges victim-blaming questions like "What were you wearing?" that perpetuate rape culture. Through diverse outfits, from uniforms to children's clothes, the exhibit underscores that violence affects all ages and genders. Its aim is to prompt self-reflection, promote survivor belief, and raise awareness that sexual violence transcends circumstances.

  • Beaconsfield (2nd floor)

STEAM PEI

  • Climate change is an issue that can affect every aspect of Earth’s physical, biological, cultural and societal systems. In addressing these issues, there is value in listening to what youth have to say. They are, after all, our future agents of change, engineers and innovators, and can be valuable contributors to climate action. So, what do kids in PEI have to say about climate change? STEAM PEI’s Stop Motion Animation Camp challenged students ages 8 to 12 to use what they learned about science, technology, engineering, art and math to create a video answering the question: “What do you want to tell adults that they/we can do to help minimize climate change?” We can’t wait to see their creativity shine and listen to the messages they’ve shared!

  • Confederation Center Plaza: Wall facing Grafton Street.