Events and Exhibits

The Creator's Gift

Officially on display from November 26, 2024, until February 7, 2025, will be a collection of artworks created by several Mi’kmaq artists! The Creator’s Gift is an immersive artistic experience through quillwork, basketry, jewelry, drum-making, woodworking and much more! Exhibit admission is by donation - suggested $5

Artist workshops will be happening on Sundays in January at Eptek. For more information and pricing, or to register for workshops, call the Eptek team at 902-888-8373.

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Black Islanders: Four Centuries and Counting at Eptek

On display starting January 10th, Black Islanders: Four Centuries and Counting. Curated by the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation, with invaluable contributions from families of Black Islanders, this photo exhibition sheds light on the untold stories and significant contributions of the Black community on PEI over the past four centuries.

Exhibited on the grounds of Beaconsfield this past summer, we are excited to bring this National Trust Governors’ Award-winning exhibit to Summerside! Exhibit admission is by donation - suggested $5

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Workshops at Eptek - January 2025

Back by popular demand!

We will be offering another series of artist-led workshops on Sundays! Visitors are welcome to view the live demonstration. Registration is required and spaces are limited.

We are thrilled to have some of the Mi’kmaq artists from the exhibit The Creator’s Gift sharing their knowledge through this workshop series!

January 12 - 12:30-3:30 – Basket Making with Noella Moore

January 19 - 1:00-3:00 – Beaded & Quill Earrings with Annie Gallant

January 26 -1:00-3:00 – Reindeer Making Workshop with Ashley and Noella Moore.

For more information and to register call the Eptek team at 902-888-8373.

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Makers Session - FREE

Join us for another drop-in Makers Session in the Eptek gallery on Sunday, January 19 from 1pm – 3pm. Gather up your latest project (or that one you’ve been meaning to sit down and finish) and join us for an afternoon of making!

These sessions are a great chance to catch up with friends, meet new ones, and see what other makers are creating!

Everyone is welcome (BYO project)

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The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film Series

This series runs from October until April. The films are screened on Thursdays at noon.

Upcoming films:

January 9 - The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy (45 min.) distributed by CBC Gem

January 16 - The Nature of Things – The Wild Canadian Year: Winter (44 min) distributed by CBC Gem

January 23 - Totem: Return of the G’psgolox Pole (70 min) distributed by NFB

January 30 - Connections: A Cultural Look into Lunar New Year Celebrations (45 min.) distributed by USA Today via YouTube.

There is no charge for the film presentation. We will be enjoying some new films, as well as some from our late Friend, Blanche Hogg. Admission is by donation (suggested $5). For more information call (902) 888-8373