The PEI Crafts Council: Supporting creative entrepreneurs since 1965
Prince Edward Island, Canada has long been celebrated for its strong sense of place. Historically, Islanders have been a self-sufficient people who respect and appreciate the traditions of the past. The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council was formed in 1965 to represent the handcraft sector on the Island, and was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1975.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Crafts Council is to promote the making and acceptance of quality handcrafted items through the provision of programs and services; to encourage and assist those who are creating and producing the future heirlooms of Prince Edward Island.
The PEICC invites you to help fill an increasing demand for quality, Island-made, hand-crafted products; to keep informed about activities in the craft sector and to become part of a growing community of dedicated craftspeople.
Get in touch
For more information about the PEI Crafts Council, our members and our programs, please contact us:.
CONTACT US ▸
Executive Director:
Ayelet Stewart
Board of Directors:
President: Trudy Gilbertson
Vice President:
Past President: Robert McMillan
Secretary: Ellen Burge
Treasurer: Lisa Steele
Product Assessment Director: Arlene MacAusland
Directors at Large: Nora Richard, Steven Belaire, Philip Hermann, Ted Lockie, Renee Laprise, Shawn Larson
Donations:
The PEI Crafts Council accepts donations by cheque, etransfer or in person at 98 Water Street. Funds received go directly to the PEICC Professional Development Fund, which is used each year to fund workshops run by the Council for its members, and for professional development of individual members who apply for funding assistance to help with the costs of courses, conferences and exhibitions. The applications are reviewed and approved by a panel of professional crafters and are awarded on an annual basis at the AGM.
Your Donation will go directly to helping an Island Artisan to pursue their dream of making their passion a viable business.
THANK YOU for your Donation! Please call 902 892 5152 or email peicraftscouncil@gmail.com for more information
Additionally there is the Joan Auld Scholarship Fund that welcomes Donations:
This Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by the Prince Edward Island Crafts Council in honour of Joan Auld. Joan’s career was as a Craft Development Officer with the PEI Department of Business Development. She worked for over 30 years to support the craft industry on PEI. The donation fund is managed by the PEI Community Foundation.
Donation link :https://cfpei.ca/auld/
Thank you!