ArtScape is a virtual directory and electronic showcase of artists in Prince Edward Island, Canada. A joint initiative of the PEI Council of the Arts (the provincial arts council) and the Federal Department of Human Resources Development Canada (Youth Employment Strategy), the site was officially launched on June 21, 2002.

Nine young people worked for a period of six months to build this web site, from research through design, development and implementation. Simultaneously the multi-talented participants explored personal creative and professional growth opportunities with the purpose of pursuing employment and / or further education in arts and culture.

The members of the project had a wide range of experiences and artistic interests: high school to university graduates, photographers, musicians, printmakers, graphic designers, and web programmers were all included in their midst. Participants in the project were Luis Boisvert, Greg Boone, Linnea Clough, Mike Lecky, Kirstie McCallum, and Shante Peddle.

(Three former participants in the project already have had success in finding full time arts related work: Tyler Landry is now the illustrator for Appellation America, a wine e-magazine based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Wade Shaw is working as Assistant Animator at Trapeze Media in Charlottetown, PEI. Amiel Leblanc is working full time as a self-employed Island craftsman, building a variety of percussion instruments.)

In a true spirit of community, the project received the invaluable support of artists, educational institutions, businesses, and the like throughout its duration. Island Services Network provides free studio space for the site.

To artists and art afficionados alike, we invite you to discover the rich creative landscape of Prince Edward Island through ArtScape.