31st Annual ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Exhibition and Sale will be held

June 21 – July 7, 2024

Breaking News


Friday June 21, 2024
The 31st annual Art in the County is now open to the public at 206 Main St W Unit 2E in the Picton Armoury until July 7th! The show looks fabulous, with 125 works in a variety of mediums on display by 88 local artists. Open daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (until 5:00 pm on Sundays). We are situated right in the action in the heart of downtown Picton! If you are unable to join us in-person, you can view this year’s exhibition by clicking here.

Monday April 22, 2024
We have been working with Muskoka Arts & Crafts to create our first community art exhibition exchange, giving artists the potential to reach new audiences outside of our respective regions. PEC artists applying to Art in the County will have the opportunity to exhibit work in Muskoka September 7-22, 2024 at MAC on Main, 63 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge. In August, artwork by Muskoka artists will be displayed at the County Arts Lab for our community’s enjoyment.

Wednesday April 17, 2024
The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) and Art in the County Organizing Committee are excited to announce that this beloved community event will return to the beautiful, light-filled space on the upper level of the Armoury building in downtown Picton– the new home of County Arts located at 206 Main St W Unit 2E. We cannot wait to welcome visitors as of June 21st!

Important Dates


Thursday April 18, 2024
Registration OPENS. Press release announcing the beginning of artist registration.

Friday, June 7, 2024 by NOON
Registration CLOSES. In addition to completing the online registration form and sending digital images, artists must pay the registration fee by this date.

Saturday, June 15, 2024 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
Art Intake Day – Bring artwork(s) to County Arts Lab – 206 Main St W, Unit 2E, Picton.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Award winners announced.
Friday, June 21, 2024
The Picton show OPENS – from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day, 5:00 pm on Sundays.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
The Picton show CLOSES at 2:00 pm. Artists pick up unsold artworks between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors!