The Parallel Art Show 2023/24 (PAS) is a juried competition and exhibition of Southern Gulf Islands artists that runs concurrently with the Salt Spring National Art Prize. This year’s jury – Sophia Burke, Helen Mears, and Richard Steel – have chosen 44 local artists for the exhibition. The finalists are showing two- and three-dimensional works across many mediums. Featuring $7,500 in awards, the Parallel Art Show highlights the finest Southern Gulf Islands artists and their unique artistic styles. This is the 4th biennial PAS.

Admission to the exhibition and opening night is by donation. Artworks are available for purchase at the exhibition or online at saltspringartprize.ca.

See here for a list of the exhibiting artists: https://saltspringartprize.ca/news/pas2023-finalists/

Visit this extremely popular exhibition and be sure to vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Awards!

The Parallel Art Show is administered by the not-for-profit Salt Spring National Art Prize Society, a charitable organization.

If you would like to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4da4a623aafdcf8-ssnap2/153878778#/