PEC STUDIO TOUR WEEKEND
September 18 to 20, 2026 – 10am-5pm
Apply for the 2026 PEC STUDIO TOUR
DEADLINE: March 16, 2026
The PEC Studio Tour is a juried annual event. Apply online here or download and mail the PDF Application by the deadline.
Here are a few other things you should know:
Application for Entry
Prince Edward County Studio Tour (also referred to as PEC Studio Tour, the Studio Tour or simply the Tour) is a volunteer-run community event. The Tour affords an opportunity for artists who are residents of Prince Edward County to open their studios to the public where they can display and sell their art, do demonstrations, and converse with new, repeat and potential clientele. Studio Tour Weekend and organized pop-up events attract hundreds of visitors annually.
Artists with a studio are encouraged to host up to two Guest Member Artists at their studio during Tour Weekend. Studios with Guests generally draw larger numbers of visitors on Tour Weekend. It’s not necessary for you to find a guest artist yourself. We can assist in matching you with a suitable candidate from those that apply.
Conversely guest applicants need not make arrangements with a Studio Artist Member prior to applying. There are many reasons to apply as a Guest. You need not reside in Prince Edward County to be a Guest Artist, although many do. They choose to because their studio/gallery is located in the far reaches of the County, or the studio physical space itself is not easily accessible to visitors.
Each “new to the Tour” applicant’s work is subject to a jurying process and studio/gallery inspection. The jurying process is based on a number of criteria including the quality of the work, the professionalism of the presentation, studio/gallery space suitability, safety requirements, etc. Returning members may be subject to a jury interview to ensure that they continue to meet Tour requirements.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are cornerstones to a thriving art community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including artists with disabilities, those that identify as Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and young emerging artists.
The Tour strives for a balanced representation of artistic media and an optimal number of studio locations. We cannot guarantee that all applications will be accepted.
Tour Benefits (click to open)
- Representation in a full-colour, year round guide. Tour brochures are printed in May and distributed throughout the Spring and Summer; Each participant’s section will consist of one image, name, location, contact information, social media or website URL.
- Representation on the Tour website and the Toureka! mobile app to include the same information from the brochure plus an additional 3 -5 images of the artists’ work, a short descriptive, and studio hours.
- Participate in events promoting the Tour.
- Mass marketing of the Tour through social media, newsletters, newspapers, magazines, radio coverage, etc.
- Marketing signage throughout the County.
- Opportunity for Studio Tour social media posts, radio interviews, etc. spotlighting your studio.
- Kick-off party prior to Tour weekend.
- Networking with a vibrant community of fellow County artists.
- Sponsorship funding to help cover costs.
- The benefit of e-blasts to promote the Tour.
- Tour Membership signage to display on your property year-round at no additional charge.
- Directional signage to your studio location during Tour Weekend at no additional charge.
- A supply of Tour brochures for distribution throughout the year.
- The “instant credibility” of being a Member of one of the longest running and most diverse studio tours in Ontario
- PEC Studio Tour logo to display on your website.
- Members who are County residents have the ability to vote at Member meetings, including the Annual General Meeting.
Requirements and Obligations
Non-compliance with any of these conditions may result in exclusion from future Tours.
Individual Artists With Studio
- Be a resident or ratepayer of Prince Edward County.
- Be in attendance and prepared to demonstrate and discuss your work during the Tour weekend.
- Have a working permanent studio space at the location where you create your art.
- Have a substantial body of your own original work available to display and sell on the Tour weekend.
- No other artists’ work (other than Tour guest artist) can be available to the public at your location on Tour weekend).
- All artwork must be original fine art and not mass-produced. Exceptions include fine art reproductions (prints, giclees, etc.) and art cards.
- Be located in a building able to accommodate substantial traffic during Tour Weekend.
- Distribute brochures provided by the Studio Tour to your clients and to assigned locations within the County throughout the year.
- Provide your email address – all Studio Tour correspondence is electronic.
- Attend Spring and/or Fall General Meetings (meetings may be in-person or online) called by the Tour Executive.
- Be prepared to contribute to the Tour in a volunteer capacity.
- Proof the brochure by the print deadline.
- Display permanent Tour signs at your studio/gallery year-round and display temporary Tour signs at your studio/gallery about a week prior to the Tour. All permanent and temporary signs are to be returned to the Studio Tour if you retire from the Tour. All signage must be clean and in good condition, save for normal wear and tear.
- Have adequate 3rd party liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000. Participants may be required to provide proof of insurance.
- Sign the Insurance Waiver and submit at the time of applying.
- Submit an image of their work for inclusion in the brochure at the time of application – see specifications below.
- Maintain your own website, blog, Facebook page, etc.
NB: The number of visitors can vary widely if you are in a remote location, especially if there are no other member studios nearby. Having multiple artists at one location generally draws more visitors.
Studio (and display/gallery area) Requirements and Guidelines
- Studio should be a dedicated space in the home/workshop where artwork is created.
- Display/gallery area can be separate from work area. It should be well lit.
- Studio and gallery area must be open to the public on Tour Weekend.
- No other artist’s work should be on display during Tour Weekend (unless double studio, collaborative artists’ studio, or hosting a guest artist).
- Studio and gallery areas should be easily accessible and safe for the public. Nothing to trip over. No sharp tools, dangerous electrical wires or connections, no small items at child level, no very hot or cold apparatus within reach. It is recommended that all machinery be unplugged for the Tour weekend unless in a separate area not accessible by the public.
- Flooring should be even and stable. Stairs must be safe and include hand rails.
- When open to the public, supplies, materials and tools used by the artist should be clean and organized. It is preferable to have some works in progress, some older and some recent examples of artist’s work.
- All work should be labeled and priced.
- Ability to handle sales transactions electronically (ie: Square, e-transfer, etc.).
Guest Artists
- Must have a substantial body of your own original work available to display and sell on the Tour weekend.
- All artwork must be original hand-crafted fine art and not mass-produced. Exceptions include fine art reproductions (prints, giclees, etc.) and art cards.
- Be in attendance and prepared to discuss your work during the Tour.
- Provide your email address – all Studio Tour correspondence is electronic.
- If a County resident, be prepared to contribute to the Tour in a volunteer capacity, and attend the Spring and Fall Annual General Meetings.
- Proof the brochure by the print deadline.
- Distribute Studio Tour brochures to businesses in your area.
- Maintain your own website, blog or Facebook/Instagram page.
- Have the ability to handle sales transactions electronically (ie: Square, e-transfer, etc.).
- Sign the Insurance Waiver and submit at the time of applying.
New Applicants (includes those returning from absence of more than 3 years)
- Participate in the jurying process during the month of March (including a visit to your County studio/gallery by jury members if applicable) subject to first being deemed an appropriate candidate for the Tour at this time.
- Submit the following by email on or before March 16, 2026 as part of their application:
- An artist biography/CV and artist’s statement.
- Four plus (4+) images.of your recent work emailed to info@pecstudiotour.com with “New Applicant 2026” in the email subject.
- One image should be in Brochure Format, and the others in Website Format according to Image Specifications – see below.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2026 PEC Studio Tour is Monday March 16, 2026.
Fees for 2026
Studio Artist * $300
Guest Artist $300
Fees are payable for returning artists at the time of application submission, or for new applicants at the time of juried acceptance, by either:
- By eTransfer to info@pecstudiotour.com; or
- By check payable to PEC Studio Tour and mailed to
PEC Studio Tour
P.O. Box 6075
Picton Post Office
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
* For Double Studios – each individual artist must submit an application.
Registration for 2026 PEC Studio Tour
Deadline: Monday, March 16th 2026
(You are encouraged to apply online, but you can alternatively download the application form and submit with payment by mail.)
Online Step 1: Application for Entry
Click Here to complete your Application Online
Online Step 2: Insurance Waiver
Step 3: Payment
If you are NOT subject to the jurying process, send your fee now:
- By eTransfer to info@pecstudiotour.com; or
- By check payable to PEC Studio Tour and mailed to
PEC Studio Tour
P.O. Box 6075
Picton Post Office
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
If you are a NEW/RETURNING applicant subject to the jurying process, do not submit your payment until you have received confirmation of your acceptance.
Step 4: Send required images by email by the deadline dates.
Refer to Image Specifications and the Application Checklist below for details.
Application Checklist
Application Checklist
- Completed Application form by March 16, 2026.
- Completed Insurance Waiver by March 16, 2026.
- If you are NOT subject to jurying, submit the following images by email to info@pecstudiotour.com with “Returning 2026 Member” in the Subject:
(Refer to Image Specifications above for full details)- Your brochure image in proper format must be received by March 16th, 2026;
- Your website images in proper format must be received by April 16th, 2026.
- If you ARE subject to jurying, submit the following in an email to info@pecstudiotour.com with “New Applicant 2026” in the Subject:
(Refer to Image Specifications above for full details)- Your artist biography/ CV
- Your artist statement
- Four plus (4+) images of your recent work. One image should be in Brochure/Web Home format, and the others in Website Profile format according to Image Specifications.