The Guild -Events

In February 1994, the PEI Council of the Arts acquired the Royal Bank Building at the corner of Richmond & Queen Streets in Charlottetown, PEI, the current location of The Guild.

The intent was to convert the building from a bank into an arts/cultural centre designed to house a theater, a gallery, studio working space for existing and emerging artists, as well as office space for the PEI Council of the Arts and other non-profit cultural organizations.

Initially, the facility was incorporated as a for-profit entity, operating as The Arts Guild, with the expectation to become financially sustainable and have the capacity to generate annual revenues that would meet its operational and capital requirements. However, throughout the 10-year period that followed, various challenges and limitations proved to be daunting to the new managers of the building, therefore, the original intentions for the space were not met.

In 2004, a new non-profit corporation (ARS LONGA Inc.) was formed and a 6-member Board of Directors was appointed by the signatories of the original Memorandum of Understanding, signed by the Province of PEI, the City of Charlottetown, The PEI Council of the Arts. The new corporation currently operates as “The Guild” and runs all aspects of the building’s operations.

In July 2005, operations of The Guild began under a new Mission and Vision set out by the Board of Directors and which directs the operation of the facility to this day.

Members of the Board of Directors continue to work in concert with the Executive Director of The Guild to achieve long-term success; specifically, to enable greater participation and inclusion for all the vibrant cultural community on Prince Edward Island.

Please follow the links for additional information on our facilities, our calendar of events, our team, how to book an event or how to contact us.

THE GUILD TEAM

ALANNA JANKOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Alanna is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience successfully managing her own company, Image Factory, as well, she is an established Island visual artist whose work has been exhibited at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, among
other galleries across Canada. With proven marketing and communications skills, she is a community leader, a Holland College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, winner of the 2016 Cultural Industry Award of PEI, and has recently supported the PEI government in its events and planning protocols and strategies. Alanna has a keen appreciation for The Guild and the role it plays in our cultural community and sees opportunities for The Guild to grow its connection to artists, performers, government partners, private sector sponsors, and audiences. In the last five years of being Executive Director, The Guild has continued to grow into a cultural hub where artists gain much-needed exposure, creative industries have space to be innovative, and the community has a meeting spot where everyone feels welcomed. She is thrilled to lead The Guild and looks forward to a long and dynamic relationship as she continues to support and strengthen The Guild’s mission to provide members of the cultural and arts community a vibrant, supportive, affordable, creative space in which to develop and flourish, by providing access to the Gallery, the theater, office space, studio space, and skilled staff. ajankov@theguildpei.com

MICHELLE HOOPER, EVENTS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Michelle has worked in the Arts and not-for-profit sectors for the past 10 years. She is a graduate from Dalhousie University with a double major in Theater Studies and English Literature and was proud to be a part of Neptune Theater’s Box Office and Front of House team during that time. Before joining The Guild, Michelle was planning events and doing community development work with the CNIB in Charlottetown. She also has experience as a Box Office and Front of House manager from a variety of theaters, including The Victoria Playhouse, Centrepointe Theater, The Shenkman Arts Centre, and Darlinghurst Theater Co. Michelle is very excited to work with so many talented artists and performers on Prince Edward Island. mhooper@theguildpei.com

SARAH MACPHEE, ASSISTANT TO THE EXEC. DIRECTOR

Sarah is a graduate of the Holland College School of Performing Arts. Her recent credits include Town Crier in all three Christmas pantos at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, as well as three seasons as a Confederation Player. Sarah is excited to come on board as Assistant to the Executive Director and to work in such a vibrant and thriving cultural hub.

ERIC FORTUNE, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Eric attended the Ontario School of Audio Recording Technology in London, Ontario. Before working at The Guild, he toured as sound tech for various musical acts including Paper Lions. Eric began his time at The Guild as a technician in 2007, and has since moved into a position as Theater Manager. Well known throughout the Island, Eric looks forward to helping make The Guild sound and look spectacular! efortune@theguildpei.com

THE EVENTS TEAM

Julia Wilkie: Head Usher

Lloyd Joseph: Head of Maintenance

Sherry Ross: Book Keeper

Curtis MacNevin: Technical Assistant

Kristen Campbell: Bar/Concessions

Michael Clory: Front of House Manager

Nicholas Murphy: Student Intern

Luka Hall: Official Fiddling Busker at The Guild

Thank you to our part-time Festival staff

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shawn Murphy; Chair, Maria Campbell; Secretary, Maria MacAulay; Treasurer, Nancy Cole

OUR FACILITY

The Guild is located in the heart of downtown Charlottetown at the corner of Queen and Richmond.

Built in the 1950’s, the Guild has undergone extensive renovations to some areas during the 1990’s and again during 2004 / 05 and most recently in March 2010, with thanks to ACOA. We are excited to now provide live performance recording to all of our clients, as well as our updated staging, lighting and signage.

The Guild is well-known for its 143-seat black-box theater. The Guild is wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned and licensed.

The Gallery @ The Guild provides space for exhibitions from various disciplines of creative expression. This space can be booked in combination with the Theater or as a separate space for receptions.

Theater and Gallery rentals are under contract for specified events and time frames, as required. Booking inquiries for events in these two areas are to be directed to the Event Liaison at 902-368-4479.

Any inquiries for Gallery exhibitions are to be directed to events@theguildpei.com

THE THEATER

The Guild Theater is a fully-equipped black box theater. Theater-style seating can accommodate audiences up to 143.

Our multi-purpose venue is ideal for both seasoned and emerging entertainers who seek an intimate performance space in a professional stage environment. Our venue is licensed, air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible and available 12 months of the year.

We offer a private washroom & dressing rooms for the actors/performers in our backstage area.

Our on-site equipment includes full concert audio & theater lighting, LCD projection and podiums.

We provide the professional staff to meet the needs of your event: administration/event personnel, a theater technician, box office/gallery attendants, front of house staff (if required), and bar staff!

THE GALLERY @ THE GUILD

The Gallery @ The Guild is a public gallery that celebrates the talents of artists from all disciplines and strives to promote active engagement of both artists and the general public in the appreciation of the creativity present on our beautiful Island.

The gallery itself is an emerging aspect of The Guild facility which develops programming to engage artists in self-curated exhibitions. With the development of year-round programming, it brings both excitement and anticipation of future artistic expression & engagement.

OFFICE SPACE

Any inquiries for office space are to be directed to the Executive Director at ajankov@theguildpei.com. or by calling 902-620-3474 during office hours.

The Guild provides professional staff in all aspects of our operations and is happy to accommodate your requests and make your experience at The Guild the best it can b

Methods of Payment

We accept cash, Interac, Visa, and Mastercard. Ticket prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Tickets sold for events outside of The Guild are cash only.

Your Personal Information

Our Box Office Staff is instructed to gather data research on our patrons for promotional initiatives and future marketing/fundraising purposes. Your provision of this information is strictly voluntary. Any data garnered will NOT be distributed to third parties.

Service Charges

All ticket sales are subject to a $3 per ticket service fee for tickets $49.99 and under, and a $5 per ticket service fee for tickets $50.00 and over. Please note that these fees may change without notice.

Ticket Exchanges & Refunds

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.

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