new growth
March 29 - april 12, 2025
Hilda Woolnough Gallery
The Guild
115 Richmond Street
Charlottetown, PE
town is small is pleased to present new growth, a spring workshop and learning series.
To celebrate the beginning of spring, the gallery will transform into an open space for making, learning, and hanging out. Alongside a series of artist-led workshops, visitors can drop in anytime during gallery hours to read, create, or just spend time in the space. New Growth is a dedicated time to water ideas, plant the seeds of learning, and tend to creative exploration.
In the Hilda Woolnough Gallery, there will be a library of art books and the Charlottetown Zine Library to look through, as well as plenty of supplies for zine-making and crafting. Whether you want to join a workshop, start a project, or flip through a book, the space is open for you to use for your creative learning.
workshops:
Saturday, March 29 from 12 to 4pm: Power Tools for Artists – Presented by Kelly Caseley ($5 for This Town Is Small members - $10 for general public - registration required)
A hands-on introduction to using power tools safely and effectively in an art practice. Learn how to handle drills, saws, and other tools with confidence, whether you're installing work, building structures, or experimenting with new materials.
Wednesday, April 2 from 5 to 8pm: Grant Writing Jam (Free, open to the public - no registration required)
A laid-back co-writing session where artists can gather to work on their grant applications in a supportive environment. Experienced grant writers will be available to offer feedback, answer questions, and help strengthen your proposals.
Wednesday, April 9 from 6 to 9pm: Electronic Music Show & Tell – Presented by Sound Series (Free, open to the public - no registration required)
Sound Series is a concert, meet-up, and open jam for Island electronic musicians and audio experimentalists. Anyone with an interest in any genre of electronic or experimental music is invited to listen, learn, and participate.
Thursday, April 10 from 9:30am - 12:00pm: Improve Your Eligibility for Professional Artist Calls and Grants - A Twelve Month Plan – Presented by Donnalee Downe of Peake Street Collective (Exclusive to Peake Street Collective members)
A workshop for artists in the early stages of their careers who are interested in focusing on their current arts practice for the next twelve months in order to improve their chances of making successful applications for professional exhibitions and grants. Bring your own lunch and stay if you have questions!
Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 5pm: How to Install Artwork – Presented by Evan Furness (Exclusive to This Town Is Small members)
Learn the essentials of installing art professionally: measuring, drilling, leveling, and handling different types of hanging hardware. Perfect for artists, curators, and anyone preparing for exhibitions.
This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the City of Charlottetown, Innovation PEI through the PEI Culture Action Plan, and the Canada Council for the Arts