Rooted in Art

Experience a unique celebration of art and nature as local artists transform the landscape of Victoria Park into original works of art.
Details:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Victoria Park Cultural Pavilion, 36 Victoria Park Driveway South
Watch eight talented local artists compete in a live outdoor art competition, creating pieces inspired by the iconic landscape and urban forest of Victoria Park. Artists will have just three hours to complete their work while visitors enjoy the creative process unfolding in real time.
Featured Artists:
• Bobbi Kelly
• Christina Patterson
• Cynthia Gunsinger
• Debra Wellner
• Hank Bos
• Kim Jabbour
• Lyndsey Paynter
• Tara Bambauer
Anything Grows:
Want to join the fun? Participate in Anything Grows – open to all ages and skill levels.
Participants will create artwork inspired by the same landscape as the featured artists.
How to participate:
• Bring your own art supplies
• Sign in at the main event tent
• Set up your supplies near the main event tent
• Start creating
Advance registration is not required, but participants can skip the registration line by pre-registering at www.charlottetown.ca/roots
The winner of the Anything Grows category will receive a $100 Blank Canvas gift card.
About Rooted in Art:
Rooted in Art celebrates the vital role trees play in the urban environment. From the aesthetic beauty to the essential services trees provide – such as air purification, flood management, wind and noise buffering and stormwater management – this initiative seeks to deepen the community’s connection with nature and highlight the importance of the urban forest.
Join us for a day of creativity, community and appreciation for Charlottetown’s urban forest!