Art in the County

The 29th Annual Art in the County Juried Exhibition & Sale is on now until July 4, featuring 102 works of art by 74 local artists. This is the first year since 2019 that the show is back in-person, located in The Bunker on the lower level of The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton. The show is also available to view online at www.artinthecounty.com. Works are available to purchase in person as well as online.

Presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council and Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team, Art in the County brings together the largest number of artworks by local artists. Qualifying artists were invited to enter up to two original works of art in any media. The committee was delighted to receive 160 submissions by 95 artists.

“I am overjoyed to see the artwork displayed in-person once again,” says Committee Co-chair Amy Shubert. “The artistic community has been eagerly anticipating this day for two years. We are very excited for residents and visitors to view the incredible talent of local artists, curated so beautifully by Maison Depoivre Gallery.”

Art in the County is open 10 AM-6 PM on Canada Day. Regular hours are Monday – Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-5 PM. The show closes at 2 PM on Monday, July 4. Regular admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12 years.

Don’t forget to check out the Art in the County Jurors’ Show on until July 4 at 2gallery, featuring the works of Gordon Shadrach, Felicity Somerset and Debra Vincent, this year’s Art in the County jurors.