🎨 What is A PEC Studio Tour?
The PEC Studio Tour (Prince Edward County Studio Tour) is a free, self-guided art tour that takes place annually. For example, September 19–21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It features 62 artists across 40 studio locations throughout Prince Edward County.
Visitors can explore artist studios, meet the creators, watch live demonstrations, and purchase original works in a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fibre, and more.
The event is organized by the Prince Edward County Arts Council, a nonprofit organization that supports local arts and culture.
Let’s take a closer look at all the current Art Studios in PEC…
The PEC Studio Tour is one of Ontario’s longest-running and most diverse studio tours, established in 1993. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the studios of local artists, meet them in person, watch live demonstrations, and purchase original artwork directly from the creators.
🗺️ How It Works
- Self-Guided Tour: Visitors can map their own route using a free 32-page brochure available at over 200 local businesses, or by downloading the app called Toureka for digital navigation.
- Free Admission: The event is completely free and family-friendly.
- Art Forms: Includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, glass, mixed media, and more.
🌟 What Can I Expect From The PEC Studio Tour
- Meet the Artists: Engage with both established and emerging artists in their creative spaces.
- Live Demos: Many studios offer demonstrations, giving insight into artistic techniques and processes.
- Preview Show: A sneak peek exhibition is typically held in August, showcasing a selection of works from participating artists.
🎨 See The Prince Edward County Arts Trail
- Year-round self-guided tour.
- Includes professional artist studios and galleries open throughout the year.
- Marked by distinctive blue Arts Trail signs.
- Offers a downloadable Arts Trail Guide & Map from artstrail.ca
