The Art Trail

What Is the PEC Arts Trail?

  • Established: 2008.
  • Experience Type: Self-drive, year-round cultural tour.
  • Participants: Professional artists and curators in single-artist studios and multi-artist galleries.
  • Art Forms: Sculpture, paintings, photography, ceramics, woodwork, glass, textiles, mixed media, and more.
  • Locations: Spread across Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, and other parts of Prince Edward County.

🎨 Art Galleries in Prince Edward County

1. ANDARA Gallery

  • Address: 54 Wilson Rd, Bloomfield, ON
  • Art Types: Encaustic sculptural paintings by Andrew Csafordi and fine art photography by Tara Wilkinson.

2. Oeno Gallery

  • Address: 2274 County Rd 1, Bloomfield, ON (at Huff Estates)
  • Art Types: Contemporary Canadian art, including painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Features a sculpture garden.

3. Mad Dog Gallery

  • Address: 525 County Rd 11, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Traditional and contemporary fine art by local artists.

4. Arts on Main Gallery.

  • Address: 223 Picton Main St, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Cooperative gallery with works from over 20 local artists. Includes paintings, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and more.

5. SideStreet Gallery

  • Address: 264 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON
  • Art Types: Jewelry, pottery, stained glass, wood carvings, clothing, and hand-knit items. Features over 175 artists.

6. Maison Depoivre Art Gallery

  • Address: 343 County Rd 22, Prince Edward, ON
  • Art Types: Contemporary art in a minimalist setting, located in a restored WWII barracks.

7. Melt Studio and Gallery

  • Address: 343 County Rd 22, Prince Edward, ON
  • Art Types: Works from over 25 artists in various media, including visual arts and artisan crafts.

8. Blizzmax Gallery

  • Address: 3071 County Rd 13, Prince Edward, ON
  • Art Types: Etching, painting, wood carving, and contemporary exhibitions.

9. 2gallery

  • Address: 256 Main St W, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Contemporary fine art and historical Canadian works.

10. Carbon Art and Design

  • Address: 281B Picton Main St, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Contemporary art and design studio curated by Hri Neil1.

11. Small Pond Arts

  • Address: 337 Clarke Rd, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Artist residencies and gallery space for various media.

12. Sybil Frank Gallery

  • Address: 305 Main St, Wellington, ON
  • Art Types: Contemporary modern art, abstracts, landscapes, and sculptural pieces.

13. Armstrong Glassworks

  • Address: 326 Second Ave, Wellington, ON
  • Art Types: Hand-crafted blown glass by Mark Armstrong.

14. County Creative Studio

  • Address: 282 Main St, Picton, ON
  • Art Types: Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio and Gallery, featuring unique local artwork. Offers workshops and showcases handcrafted pieces in a vibrant, interactive setting.

Look inside County Creatives to see what it’s all about!

15. Hatch Gallery

  • Address: 8 Stanley St, Bloomfield, ON
  • Art Types: Abstract painting and sculpture by established and emerging Canadian artists.

16. Tom Ashbourne Gallery

  • Address: Prince Edward County (exact address varies)
  • Art Types: Stone sculpture and mixed media works.

17. Pamela Carter Studio

  • Address: Prince Edward County
  • Art Types: Oil paintings and contemporary works.

18. J.D. Thompson Fine Paintings

  • Address: Prince Edward County
  • Art Types: Acrylic and oil paintings with Canadian landscapes.

19. Spark Box Studio

  • Address: 885 County Rd 5, Prince Edward, ON
  • Art Types: Artist residency and experimental art space

How to Follow the Arts Trail

  1. Download the Guide & Map:
    • Visit artstrail.ca to download the official Arts Trail Guide and Map.
    • Printed copies are available at local businesses like:
      • Green Gables Gifts & Greetings (286 Main St., Bloomfield)
      • Sandbanks Winery (17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington)
  2. Look for the Blue Signs:
    • Member studios and galleries display distinctive blue PEC Arts Trail signs out front.
  3. Plan Your Route:
    • Use the guide to create a personalized itinerary.
    • Visit How to get here for additional travel tips.
  4. Engage with Artists:
    • Many locations offer workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and special events.
    • Check individual gallery websites for hours and offerings.
    • See the Arts Trail Facebook page.
  5. Share Your Experience:
    • Tag your visit with #pecartstrail on social media.
  6. Would you like to go on a PEC Studio Tour? See How.