Whitney Pier Society For The Arts

Whitney Pier Society for the Arts started in 1997 as a way to recognize and spotlight the many talented artists from Cape Breton and to show the contributions that they have made to their community. An annual festival seemed like to best way to serve this purpose and so PierScape Arts Festival was born. PierScape is now a weeklong festival, which celebrates the cultural richness that Cape Breton has to offer through the arts. Energy born of talent and community pride is the driving force of this festival of entertaining events.

After our tenth anniversary we decided that we would change the timing of PierScape from the Fall to the Spring.  The board of directors and  participants  welcomed and enjoyed the change. Artists have more work available in the spring, the choirs have more time to practice and the school has more time to prepare.

This year PierScape festival will take place  once again  in the Spring, May 9 - 14. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week.