PEC Arts Fund Celebrates Local Creativity
Now in its second year, the PEC Arts Fund supports local arts organizations providing programs and services in Prince Edward County.
The PEC Arts Fund is supported by a contribution of up to $50,000 from the municipality, which is funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) and collected from visitors who stay in roofed accommodations.
The County Foundation contributed $25k in seed funding to establish the fund, and welcomes external donations, enabling local businesses and individuals to provide meaningful support for the arts in our community.
Grant Recipients
- Alchemy Artists Residency — $3,200
Provide two bursaries to County artists to participate in the artist-run residency program. - BIGLAKE Arts — $2,700
Operational support for artist fees and year-round concert programming. - County Stage Company - $4,966.67
Operational support for 2026 repertory theatre season. - Driftwood Theatre — $4,466.67
Support for playwriting and theatre workshops for youth, and artist community engagement events including public readings and professional development opportunities. - Outta the Blue Productions — $3,028
Bring Blue Rodeo's music to the stage through a jukebox musical production celebrating the iconic Canadian band. - PEC Jazz Festival — $4,966.67
Support for the 2026 Jazz Festival and expanded music education for youth.
Multi-Year Grant Recipients
- Baxter Arts Centre – $4,672
Increased outreach efforts, including expanded communications and engagement with low-income families in the County. - Department of Illumination – $10,000
Support for ongoing operations including festivals, workshops, and other artistic events. - Music at Port Milford – $4,000
Operational support to strengthen sustainability across its music education programs, concert series, and free community performances. - Prince Edward County Arts Council – $10,000
Support core operations of the County’s arts service organization, enabling continued service to the local arts sector. - Quintissimo – $5,000
Support operational growth, including expanded staffing, a new ukulele program, and increased student enrolment in its after-school music program. - Regent Theatre – $10,000
Support general operations to help with expanding audience growth and programming at the historic Main Street Picton venue.
Investing in Local Arts
By supporting arts and culture organizations, the municipality and The County Foundation are investing in the people, stories, and experiences that make Prince Edward County such a special place to live, work, and visit.
Make a lasting impact by becoming a monthly donor to the PEC Arts Fund. Your ongoing gift —whether $25, $50, or $100 per month — helps ensure consistent support for local arts organizations that make Prince Edward County a more vibrant, creative, and welcoming community.
For more information about the PEC Arts Fund and how to support, please visit www.thecountyfoundation.ca/grants-funds/pec-arts-fund.
2026 Adjudication Committees
To assist with evaluation and grant decisions for the PEC Arts Fund, The County Foundation assembles an adjudication committee of volunteers from Prince Edward County. These individuals bring valuable knowledge of the arts sector and the local arts community, possess direct or highly relevant experience in the arts, and offer diverse perspectives across various fine and applied art forms.
Adjudication Committee
Thomas Harrison (Actor/Writer)
Delane Cooper (Artist/Jewellery Designer)
JC Sulzenko (Literary Arts)
Dawn Ayer (Visual Artist)
Sam Hirst (Musician/Arts Educator)
Conflicts of Interest – Adjudicators may not score, vote, or speak to applications that they have declared a conflict for. Thomas Harrison declared a conflict for Outta the Blue Productions, Sam Hirst for County Stage Company, and Delane Cooper for BIGLAKE Arts.
We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the members of the 2026 Adjudication Committees for their time, expertise, and thoughtful dedication to the grant review process.
