this town is small is Prince Edward Island’s artist-run centre, established in 2010.
this town is small is a leader of contemporary art creation, presentation and events; we advocate on behalf of and create opportunities for contemporary artists on PEI, where we promote and develop a public understanding of contemporary art. Our mission is to foster sustainability for contemporary arts practice on PEI, encouraging communication and collaboration among members of the artistic community and with the community at large.
this town is small is dedicated to providing innovative, challenging, and boundary pushing contemporary art programming. It is a spaceless organization that has developed diverse and supportive partnerships within the community to provide opportunities for artists and make connections with the public.
Our Partners and Community Collaborators
Art in the Open
Charlottetown Farmer’s Market
City of Charlottetown
Confederation Centre Art Gallery
Copper Bottom Brewing
Creative PEI
Eptek Art and Culture Centre
Fédération Culturelle de l’Î.-P.-É.
Film PEI
The Guild
Holman Grand Hotel
Nimrods’
PEI Crafts Council
Receiver Coffee Co.
University of Prince Edward Island
Upstreet Craft Brewing
National Arts Organizations
Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC)
Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference (ARCA)
Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA)
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
this town is small is a member of ATLANTIS: the Association of Artist-Run Centres from the Atlantic and CARFAC
this town is small is funded by Innovation PEI through the PEI Culture Action Plan
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