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The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada is lo cated in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, where 70 percent of this province's population can trace their roots to either Scotland or Ireland. The College's mission is "inspiring excellence in Celtic performing arts through quality educational programming" in such disciplines as the Great Highland Bagpipe, Scottish style snare drumming, Highland dancing, step dancing and more.
As you peruse our store looking for supplies to help with your studies or for gifts for the enthusiastic Celt, take pride in the fact that you are helping us maintain the high level of programming that we offer here in Prince Edward Island.
Whether for a study program or a concert, we hope to host you in Summerside one day soon! All who come to study or visit will soon feel welcome.
Store Hours:
Summer Hours (June to September)
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tues/Wed/Thur 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winter Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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Available Items:
Kilts/Tartan Skirts
Our kilts are 'made to order' using the finest Scottish woven tartans. Tartans are available in a variety of weights. Delivery time will vary depending on the tartan of choice. Men's kilts usually take 8 to 12 weeks from time of order. Measurement forms are available.
Highland Wear
Sgian Dubhs, glengarries, balmorals, hose, brogues, flashes, waist belts and buckles, day or Prince Charlie jackets, Inverness capes, tartan scarves and ties.
Clan Items
Kilt pins, hat badges, stamps, dram glasses, key fobs, post cards, ties, scarves, bookmarks, ribbon and travel rugs.
Tartan
A few of the more popular tartans are kept on hand, but other family, District or Dress tartans may be ordered. Regular shipments are received from Scotland. (Read about Tartan Day in Prince Edward Island)
Piping
David Naill bagpipes, John Walsh practice chanters, Wygent synthetic drone reeds (Synthe Drone ©), pipe and practice chanter reeds, pipe cases, books, videos and care and maintenance supplies are stocked.
Drumming Supplies
Cameron pads and sticks, slings, and Alex Duthart drumming books, bodhrans and instructional supplies are on hand.
Dancing Supplies
Highland gillies (official distributor of the The Hullachan Pro (c) (R)), BATD text books, velvet, buttons and braid.
CD & Cassettes
Ancestral Voices
Pipe bands
Solo pipers
Atlantic Canadian music of all types
Celtic
Gaelic
Green Linnet titles
Books
College of Piping tutors, music, tartans, clan, history, children and novels.
Celtic Novelties
Stationary, suncatchers, windchimes, desk accessories and bumper stickers.
Confectionery
Shortbread and oatcakes, imported candy and PEI Preserve Company products.
Clothing
College embossed hats, golf shirts, T shirts, and sweatshirts for men, women and children.
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The Union Proclamation 1873
by Dusan Kadlec
 The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada Millennium Fund Raising Project Commemorative Limited Edition Reproduction
In 1998, The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada commissioned critically acclaimed Canadian artist, Dusan Kadlec for a commemorative painting to mark the 125th Anniversary Prince Edward Island joining Confederation in 1873. There are 873 reproductions of this nostalgic image published. Each piece in the strictly limited edition is colour corrected, signed and numbered by the artist personally.
The painting depicts the Colonial Building, now known as Province House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on a bright sunny day in 1873 during the official reading of the Union Proclamation that united Prince Edward Island to the new Dominion of Canada. Crowds, dressed in the finery of the day, stand outside and listen as the historic proclamation is read.
To ensure the lasting beauty and value of these special commemorative pieces of fine art, uncoated, superfine cover, ultrawhite, 100 lb., 100% acid free paper made expressly for fine art reproduction has been used.
To ensure its safety during transportation, each reproduction will come in a rigid stitched print holder constructed with 10 millimeter clear PVC that will not tear or crack. The holder is inserted with 2 millimeter recycled corrugated polypropylene board which is 100% moisture and heat resistant, is completely inert and will not give off any gases that could damage the art.
Image Size 16 7/8" x 25 7/16"
Paper Size 20 3/8" x 28 1/4"
Edition size 873 s/n, 25 artist proofs, 6 publisher’s proofs, 3 printer’s proofs
Issue Price #1 300, $200, #301 873 $280
Artist proofs are not available for purchase.
The College of Piping, a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity, will receive the net proceeds of the sales from this project. These proceeds will be used to help subsidize the cultural performing arts programs offered by The College.
To order, please Contact Us.
About the artist
Dusan Kadlec marked his 30th anniversary as a professional artist in 1998. Born in what is now the Czech Republic in 1942, he received his Master’s degree from the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Prague in 1967. Shortly afterward, in 1968, he emigrated to Canada and settled in Nova Scotia where he now makes his home. Since that time he has concentrated his extraordinary artistic ability developing his unique and immediately recognizable style. His compassionate studies of cities like Halifax, Toronto, Boston, and Amsterdam are all meticulously researched through each and every available archival source. They are highly sought after and are now considered the standard by numerous collectors worldwide. In the tradition of the Old Masters, Kadlec’s art is at once both simple and profound. His vivid canvases of nineteenth and early twentieth century life continue to win him an ever increasing number of fans both at home and abroad. Today, the fifty-seven year old artist’s continuing output of major works is viewed by many as the undisputed benchmark of urban and Maritime heritage.
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