About The Centre
At Confederation Centre of the Arts we celebrate the origins and evolution of Canada through a rich variety of heritage and arts programming. We aim to inspire Canadians to consider our country’s past, present, and future through performing arts, visual arts, and interactive learning experiences – truly the Centre for all Canadians.
The Centre acknowledges that the land on which it operates is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Mi’kmaq people—who have lived here for over 15,000 years.
A Quick Look
| The Centre opened in 1964 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to commemorate the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference. |
| The massive complex is located in the heart of Downtown Charlottetown with soaring architecture and outdoor plazas, taking size of a full city block. |
| A non-profit charity organization, the Centre is officially recognized as Canada’s memorial to the Founding Fathers. |
| The Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s (CCAG) permanent collection includes over 16,000 works of historic and contemporary art by Canadian artists. |
| The Charlottetown Festival is noted for its first-class musicals, most famously for Guinness-record setting Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™. |
| The Festival has run every summer since 1965, producing more than 85 original musicals. |
| The Centre operates year-round, including arts education and visual arts programs, and fall and winter concerts and performances. |
| Sobey Family Theatre seats 1,100 people on two levels, and was substantially restored and modernized in 2014. |
| Opened in 2015, The Story of Confederation exhibition is a realistic and immersive replica of the original Confederation Chamber, where the Fathers first met at the 1864 Charlottetown Conference.
VISION Connecting artists, audiences, and communities through creativity, dialogue, and collaboration as a leading Canadian arts centre MANDATE A living monument to Canadian Confederation MISSION Inspire and engage, through visual and performing arts, to celebrate an evolving Canada |
Kwe’, Bonjour, and Welcome to Confederation Centre of the Arts! Please come take part in the many programs and performances in performing arts, visual arts, and arts education -– we are here for you! – Steve Bellamy, CEO
2019 – 2024 Strategic Plan | English | French
2013 – 2018 Strategic Plan | English | French
2018 – 2019 Buildings Trust Financial Statements | English | French
2019 – 2020 Buildings Trust Financial Statements | English | French
2020 – 2021 Buildings Trust Financial Statements | English | French
2021 – 2022 Buildings Trust Financial Statements | English | French
2021- 2022 Annual Report | English
2020 – 2021 Annual Report | English
2019 – 2020 Annual Report | English