The ancient Fire Festival of Imbolc — a Gaelic word meaning “in the belly” — marks the first day of spring in the Celtic wheel of the year. It is a threshold: winter still has the land in its icy grip, yet new life stirs beneath the surface.

The event features the photography of Prince Edward County native Jason Pettit, whose work connects to the land itself. His images move beyond the visible, leaving room for mystery and personal interpretation. 

Rather than tell a story outright, Pettit’s work invites viewers to discover something uniquely their own within the frame.

Musician, carpenter, and eco-justice warrior David Peat will perform an original composition, Celtic Suite on the piano. The piece was created specifically for this event. The music responds to the images as they unfold, shaping a contemporary soundscape that is elemental, spacious, and rooted in the Celtic tradition.

Interwoven will be brief poetic texts—from ancient voices to modern writers—offering moments of stillness, reflection, and resonance.

Together, image, sound, and word create a contemplative Imbolc ritual: an experience to be entered. This gathering invites participants to slow down, listen deeply, and attend to what is quietly forming—within the land, within the season, and within themselves. 

At The Andrew, on King Street in Picton, Sunday, February 1 at 4 pm. 

$25 at the door.