New Growth

This spring, This Town is Small (TTIS) is transforming the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown 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 (Wednesday–Saturday, 12–5 pm) to read, create, or 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 gallery, there will be a library of art books and the Charlottetown Zine Library to look through, as well as supplies for zine-making and crafting. Join a workshop, start a project, or flip through a book—the space is open for creative learning.

The New Growth spring workshop schedule features Power Tools for Artists with Kelly Caseley on March 29 from 1–5 pm. A hands-on introduction to using power tools safely and effectively in an art practice. Open to TTIS members and the general public with a small fee, and registration is required.

Grant Writing Jam, a relaxed co-writing session for artists, runs April 2, 5–8 pm. Get feedback from experienced grant writers in a supportive space. This session is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Electronic Music Show & Tell, presented by Sound Series, runs 6–9 pm on April 9. Sound Series is a concert, meet-up, and open jam for Island electronic musicians and audio experimentalists. All are welcome to listen, learn, and participate. Free and open to the public—no registration required.

On April 10 from 9:30 am–12 noon, Donnalee Downe of Peake Street Collective presents “Improve Your Eligibility for Professional Artist Calls and Grants—A Twelve Month Plan.” Designed for early-career artists, this workshop helps strengthen applications for exhibitions and grants. Open to Peake Street Collective members only. Bring a lunch.

On April 12 from 9 am–5 pm, Evan Furness presents “How to Install Artwork” (TTIS members only). Learn measuring, drilling, leveling, and hanging hardware for professional installations—ideal for artists, curators, and exhibitors.

All are welcome to become a member of TTIS and/or Peake St Collective. For details, membership, or registration, visit thistownissmall.com.