Professional Development

Funds are available for courses, workshops, conferences, study tours and specialized research. Monies for this fund are raised by the Crafts Council.

Joan Auld Scholarship (Island Residents)

A Scholarship, valued at a minimum of $200, is available to a student undertaking full-time studies in a craft-related field at a recognized institution of craft and design. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the student must demonstrate high school graduation or equivalency (i.e. must meet the requirements for entrance into a college program).

Application Deadline: May 1

Call or write to the P.E.I.C.C. for further information:
Box 20071
Sherwood RPO
Charlottetown, PE C1A 9E3

Tel: (902) 892-5152 (please leave messages)

or contact The Community Foundation of PEI

902-892-3440

cfpei@pei.aibn.com

www.cfpei.ca

Loan Program (Island Residents)

Interest-free loans to help craftspeople purchase materials (and in some cases equipment and building supplies) in the off season, when income is limited. Maximum $3,000 per craftsperson. Administration fee is $60 ($70 for non-members) per year of repayment.

Provincial Arts Council Grants to Artists

The Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts has several grant programs open to professional craftspeople to a maximum of $5,000 for senior professional artists and $3000.00 for emerging professional artists. For more information please visit www.peiartscouncil.com

FOR OTHER INFORMATION on Craft Development (bursaries, loans, trade shows, etc.) contact:

innovationpei
Box 910
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7L9
(902) 368-6300

www.iinnovationpei.com

PEI Artists Directory

Any crafts person may wish to consider a free listing in the PEI Artists Directory. Artists can complete the registration themselves from any computer by visiting www.peiartists.com/en/

Island Arts Newsletter

The Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts has an e-newsletter. You can subscribe by visiting their web site here: www.peiartscouncil.com