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Culture Summerside pays tribute to Doreen Huestis, a wonderful member of the Island arts community, who died this past week. The staff of Culture Summerside wil...l miss Doreen greatly. She was one of our greatest supporters and a source of inspiration in our early days. One staff member said it best, Doreen was a true lady. She was gentle, generous, and inspiring in how she carved out her own career in the arts. Doreen was always one of our first calls when asking artists to participate in the innovative Arts in Motion event that became the Summerside Arts Festival. She was skilled at drawing in an audience and sharing her passion for the arts with them. She generously supported the Draw of Arts fundraiser. Growing up in Montrose, Doreen had no exposure to the arts, but she instinctively knew there was an artist within. As a teenager she saved her money until she could afford oil paints and canvas and began to outwardly express her inner creativity. She studied under Eleanor Lowe at Prince of Wales College in the 1950s, and later teamed up with Ardis DesBorough in Summerside. However, her greatest inspiration came from Doctor Georgie Read Barton, who established the Summerside Art Club of which Doreen was an original member. Doreen’s chosen form of expression was realism with her favourite subject matter being wildlife, domestic animals and ocean-scapes. She said passion was what it took to be a great painter. Doreen’s works sold throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. One of her paintings was presented to the Duke and Duchess of York. Yet, for Doreen, her painting was about the joy it brought her; a joy that has been, and will continue to be, shared with a wide audience. What greater legacy could there be than to bring joy to an often hurting world.

WE ARE THE BLACK COLLECTIVE MEDIA We felt inspired to fill the void in the media channels, around us. So, we bring to you, the first Black media company in P.E....I. Our mission is to curate cultural, lifestyle, art & entertainment content pertaining to and by the Black community, to facilitate community understanding, and opportunity. growth, Thanks to the support of our community collaborators, we have been able create The Block Magazine. This is our magazine. When we say OUR, we mean for us, by us. This magazine was curated by Black folks on the island and we proudly present first issue, dedicated to Black History Month. Thank you to Tamara, Claire, and the team at Overtime Entertainment for the support to make this dream a reality. We forever grateful to everyone collaborated with us to make this possible for our community. This is just the start. * We acknowledge and aim to represent the many intersections of Blackness! We would like to thank everyone that took part in making this magic! Special thanks to @overtime_ent @risingyouthtig @cheftarareeves @afrolatinxaf @danny_vic @claritacantante @tsteele8131 @iamgessyy @kierrahmusic @jocereyome @helpmefindobembesound @fluffyknots @ladydee818 @lox.met @vincethemessenger @ceejay_amadi @ibrasanoh9 @lifeasrachael @king_kxndi @toluadesoye @zeroresistancebrand @lill.lee @blackculturalsocietypei PLEASE CLICK IN HERE: www.theblackcollectivemedia.com Happy Black History Month!

Our Emerging Visual Artist Intensive is an immersive program of feedback, connection and mentorship for artists in the early stages of their careers. Participan...ts will form an online community of peers; share previous work with each other and continue work already in progress. Financial Aid of 100% available. Participants will also receive a stipend to support the development of their work. Apply by February 15

PEI Culture Action Plan has announced two new programs to support Indigenous artists living in Epekwitk/PEI! The Indigenous Art Bank supports artists by purchasing their work and displaying it publicly while the Indigenous Arts Grant Program supports artists in creating their work, sharing it widely, learning new skills, and accessing much needed materials. Make sure to read more about these programs!

We're working on our Black Business Directory but don't want to miss anyone! If you would like your business/service included, please fill out the registration form below. #buildingcommunity #supportlocal #supportblackbusiness https://form.jotform.com/210243614496049

Immerse yourself in Mi’kmaq fine craft at Eptek Art & Culture Centre with the newest exhibition, Quills, Ash, and Bone: Current perspectives on traditional Mi’...kmaq art. This exciting new exhibit features a variety of work by several Mi’kmaq artists, using the traditional practices of quill art, basketry, beading, and drum-making. Keep an eye out for artist demonstrations and other events involving this exhibit.