Confederation Centre of the Arts is currently seeking housing for artists involved in The 2026 Charlottetown Summer Festival.

Prince Edward Island’s housing crunch makes it challenging to find accommodations, and the Centre relies on the support of the community to welcome top-tier talent to the Island. The Centre assists seasonal artists with their housing search by assembling a list of options from the community.

Our 2026 Festival artists will be arriving at various times, but the majority will be on PEI from May to late September. There is also a need for shorter-length stays for designers, ranging from three to eight weeks.

Artists must have their own kitchen facilities, or access to a shared kitchen.

You can decide on all parameters in terms of the rental – available dates, pricing, house rules, etc. We will then add your listing to our private document, then artists connect with hosts directly to book, arrange payment, coordinate details, etc.

You can give us your details in one of two ways:

1. Fill out the following form here with your listing – there is a section to upload photos within the form:

2. If you prefer to send your listing via email, you can use the following as a template for your submission to email the Housing Coordinator at [email protected]:

Email Template Example

ADDRESS: 123 Main St.
TYPE: One-bedroom apartment in shared house
PRICE: $1,000/month (weekly rates pro-rated based on travel dates)
AVAILABLE DATES: May 1 onwards (no later than Thanksgiving)
WALKING DISTANCE to CENTRE: 15 minutes
PARKING: Driveway space available for one car
LAUNDRY: Yes, shared
PET-FRIENDLY: No (but small dog considered on a case-by-case basis)
CONTACT: John & Jane Doe | 902-123-4567 | [email protected]
DESCRIPTION: Cozy basement apartment with separate entrance and access to large backyard, garden, and patio with BBQ. One bedroom with double bed, large closet, and desk. Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi. Television (no cable service). Use of bicycle included. Suitable for one person or a couple.

All types of accommodations are welcome, including houses, condos, apartments, secondary suites, spare bedrooms, etc. Places in Charlottetown are preferred but hosts in other communities can also submit. Locations within walking distance to the Centre, or near transit lines / bike-friendly areas are ideal.

Providing accommodations for incoming artists is vital to the success of The Charlottetown Festival, and hosts will receive a few perks for making their rental space available.

Confederation Centre of the Arts asks the community to share this call with friends, family, and co-workers to help spread the word.

Please feel free to share with anyone else you know who might also have a spot to house an artist or two.

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