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Marcel Arsenault, CIP
“My family has been attending The Guild for many years and we are never disappointed with the entertainment value.
It is easy to tell that management at the Guild is enthusiastic about their product because it shows in the performances and various artistic mediums on display.
It is very important for communities to have a place like The Guild which passionately works towards growing the local arts community and providing the amazing fruits of their labor on stage or on display for the rest of us to enjoy.
Keep up the great work!”
Marcel Arsenault, CIP Commercial Account Manager; Cooke Insurance Group
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Aid de Comp
If you ever have the need of a venue to hold an event on behalf of the Prince Edward Island Regiment, you need look no further than The Guild. The staff go above and beyond to treat people well and professionally and always will go the extra mile to help out. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Laurie McBurney, PEI Literary Awards, May 2008
Expressed to The Aid de Comp to the Lt. Governor of PEI, Captain Brian C. DeCoste following their presence at the event.
Troy Arsenault
“The Guild has been entertaining locals and travelers from around the world for years, with a focus on sharing our local stories. We are proud to call The Guild a partner in this ever changing industry”
Troy Arsenault
Regional Account Manager; Ticketpro
Tara MacLean
“I am so beyond grateful to The Guild for taking a chance on me and my first show that I wrote and performed. Not only did they provide an incredible container for me to cut my teeth on as a director and producer, but it was a perfect canvas for me to create the best work of my life as a performer. As a result of them allowing me to incubate a raw piece of work and turn it into something strong and polished, I was able to take the show, Atlantic Blue, into the world! It played at the world famous Charlottetown Festival, and has a tour booked for 2020 and 2021.

I am forever grateful to Alanna Jankov and all my dear friends at the theatre for their constant love and support. I owe so much of my success to what they taught me.”
Tara MacLean; Canadian Singer-Songwriter
Nora Cummins
“This intimate and cozy theatre has a HUGE personality! The shows are always top notch; great bang for your buck! The staff members are very friendly and quick to help out! The building itself is clean and very well maintained. The gallery on the lower level is worth a pre-show visit as it displays work from local artists. Last but not least, the location is perfect. Very close to local restaurants and coffee shops.”
Nora Cummins
Teacher; Prince Edward Island
Rob Oakie
The Guild has been a very important part of the musical community in Charlottetown for many years. Professionally run, it provides a unique space for all types of music performances.
Rob Oakie
Executive Director, Music PEI
Holland College
We recently rented the facility and were completely thrilled with everything, from our first planning meeting to when the last guest left the building on the night of the event! The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and overall, a wonderful group to deal with. I would highly recommend The Guild – we could not have been any happier with every aspect of the day.
Gloria Wooldridge
Holland College
Wayne Long
“The Guild is a small-town arts and cultural hub that creates a sense of community within the larger cultural district. Home to many of the city’s cultural organizations, the facility offers an array of inspiring settings and urban coolness, while its gallery and anchor performance space create platforms for meaningful cultural and artistic engagement. The Guild is led by a knowledgeable and passionate management team who drives the engine that propels the success of the operation.”
Wayne Long
Events and Development Officer; Charlottetown City Hall
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Leadership

Roma Dingwell · CEO

Filling the shoes of Alanna Jankov at the Guild is impossible, however, I am pleased to be following in her foot prints as the CEO of the Guild. Under the direction of the Guilds Board of Directors I am committed to their dedication to the members of our cultural and arts community. It’s wonderful to once again be residing full time on the Island, and, for those whom

I have not had the privilege to meet, here is a snapshot of my professional life. Most recently: Venue Manager of the Van Gogh PEI Exhibit, and, for much of the season I embraced working with the team at the Dunes Studio Gallery in Brackley Beach.

Professional Highlights:
A 3-year contract with the Chester Playhouse to transition the operations from a seasonal platform to a year-round presentation venue. I along with the Board of Directors, supported a very success Capital Campaign for the restoration of the 82-year-old building. For the past 10 years, Chair, Board of Directors for Devour! the Food Film Fest based in Wolfville NS Devour! is now the largest Food Film Fest in the world.

And, I proudly was the founding Board Chair of the Social Enterprise Hope Blooms. Known to embrace a good social especially when it’s supporting a worthy cause – here are some of the organizations in which I led their signature fundraising events: Chester Playhouse, Mental Health Foundation of NS, Pier 21 Society, QE2 Foundation, and Kids Help Phone.

It is my belief that the success of every organization is based on respect, collaboration and cooperation of its members and with my role as CEO of the Guild, I look forward to representing the organization in its continued service of our culture and arts community.

Board of Directors

Shawn Murphy, QC, PC · Chair of the Board

Shawn Murphy, QC, PC, is a retired lawyer and from 2000 to 2011 served as MP for the riding of Charlottetown. He has served on a number of Boards including the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation; University of Prince Edward Island, and the PEI Association of Newcomers to Canada. He holds an ICD.C designation from the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors and has been a director of the PEI Arts Guild Inc. since 2012.

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Bill Chandler

After a recent merger of Coles Associates Ltd. and Chandler Architecture Inc., BIll Chandler joined Coles Associates as a Senior Architect.

Over his 30+ year Architectural career, BIll has been responsible for the design of many of P.E.I.’s most iconic buildings.

Bill has a strong community spirit, having spent over 25 years as Registrar of the Architects Association of PEI, 28 years involved with the Gold Cup Parade including 12 years as President, served two terms on the Board of the PEI Council of the Arts, and spent several years on the Heritage Review Board for the City of Charlottetown. Bill also began the Adopt a Corner flower garden by creating the first corner garden, and continuing to plant that garden every year since. Bill also decorates several empty downtown storefronts for Christmas every year as a gift to the residents of the City.
Patricia Bourque

“My name is Patricia Bourque. I am Mi’kmaq First Nation member of Lennox Island First Nation, from Epekwitk also known as Prince Edward Island. Located in the traditional territory of Mi’kma’ki. I am a visual artist, working with still image and cinematic.

My passion for photography has spread into photographing events of all sizes, sports, wildlife, live music and of course my MI’kmaq Culture. I don’t think of myself as a technical photographer. I am self-taught in photography where I learn from experiences and observing other photographers that I admire. I prefer this natural learning method over classrooms. I feel that this way I can stay true to who I am as an Artist.

I presently sit on the Board of Directors of The Guild in Charlottetown PEI, and I am a part of the executive of the PEI Photo Club. My work has been published in several national magazines such as BEC-Business Elite Canada, Toque and Canoe, and Canadian Geographic. I’ve been a part of 2 gallery shows, one of which was all of my own work, and the other was part of a group of Indigenous Women’s art show.”

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Blaine Murphy

Blaine Murphy is a Charlottetown guy, born and raised. He attended Prince Street Elementary, Queen Charlotte Intermediate, Colonel Gray High School, and Holland College for Retail Management. Blaine spent 35 years with Canada Post Retail and 50+ years in the music industry. He has been an avid supporter of many organizations including the IWK, QEH Foundation, Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Canadian Cancer Society, Children’s Wish Foundation, Heart and Stroke and has contributed to many benefits through his music. Blaine is an active member of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church. He is married and has two grown children.

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Don Wagner

Don is currently an Associate Professor at UPEI’s School of Business and is the Director of the Executive MBA Program. Don teaches International Business, Income Taxation and Strategic Management. His current research focuses on microfinance.

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Shanta Tripathi

Shanta Tripathi is an accomplished professional with specialization in Business Management. She enjoys the challenges of playing the dual role of a Business Woman and a Federal Government employee.

Having ventured in four different service-based industries including Hospitality, Shipping, Supply Chain and Retail and working with 84 different nationalities in four different countries across the globe, stands her out. He visionary perspective has earned her the opportunities to work on prominent global campaigns and projects including the Canadian Red Cross.

At the age of 47 she has established herself as an influencer within her community. She is happiest with her husband Satya raising their daughter Tanya in their home province PEI.