ArtSpring is an 11,800 square-foot, two-level heavy timber structure boasting a 5,200-square-foot exhibition/ multi- purpose area and a 6,600-square-foot, 259-seat theatre.
ArtSpring’s activities are primarily associated with rentals by local professionals, semi-professionals, amateurs, school groups, guilds, and visual artists. Events presented by ArtSpring are chosen to complement, enhance, and diversify what is already available through local arts organizations. The building was officially opened by artists Birgit and Robert Bateman in April 1999.
About our charitable organization
Since 1989 the Island Arts Centre Society and ArtSpring have enjoyed the steadfast support of dedicated and committed volunteers. Every day, volunteers make it possible for ArtSpring to deliver its many important services and programs. From staffing the Box Office to ushering at concerts, and from supporting administration to participating in fundraisers, volunteers contribute a staggering 6,000 hours per year.
Roughly the same number of hours are put in by staff. The full-time executive director leads six part-time staff and a full-time technical director. The society is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Please consider becoming a part of Salt Spring Island’s exciting, thriving and fast growing centre for the performing and visual arts.
ArtSpring Staff
Cicela Månsson
Executive & Artistic Director
Jane Aitken
Box Office Manager & Coordinator of Volunteers
Nikki Christou
Custodian
Erin Cleal
Building & Grounds Manager
Malcolm Harris
Technical Director/Production Manager
Meghan Howcroft
Operations Manager
Marcus Kufner
Bookkeeper
Diana Lundine
Communications Manager
Island Arts Centre Society Board of Directors
Walter Stewart
President
Scott Howe
Treasurer
Karen Arney
Secretary
Lynn Blanche
Ted Dodds
Ashley Hilliard
Dawna Lewis
Suzanne Rouger
Daniel Squizzato
*All photos by Seth Berkowitz.