OPENING RECEPTION: May 4, 2:00-5:00pm | ArtSpring is proud to present the work of artist Ian Thomas with a two-part exhibition as a celebration of his 46th year as an active member of Salt Spring Island's arts community. Curated by Margaret Day and Stefanie Denz, the “Past” is a retrospective of key moments drawn from […]
Join Viva Chorale as the choir takes you to the sylvan dome of a woodland night, and feel voices on the wind as leaves descend to the forest floor. Canadian composers such as Tim Corlis, Stephen Chapman and Sheryl Sewepagaham offer interpretations of earth and forest, and our connection to the land and changing climate. […]
POETRY READING As part of the month-long Ian Thomas Exhibition, join us for a night of Poets for Poetry. Our Salt Spring poets will read and talk about work from their choice of one of Ian’s favourite poets and end with a piece of their own writing. MC'd by Murray Reiss. Diana Hayes — Pablo […]
A light-hearted and fun romp through the oldies featuring Ben E. King, The Flamingos, The Del Vikings, Peggy Lee, The Drifters, Carol King, James Brown, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Roy Orbison, Otis Redding, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, The Searchers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Cooke and others. Intermission and concession. If you were born […]
Join us for Ian’s Sunday walkabouts (May 12th and 19th) starting at 2 pm. Ian will personally guide guests through the exhibition, giving context to individual pieces and how they fit into his larger body of work either as a series or as part of an installation. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A.
Friday May 24, 2024 | Doors Open 6:30 | Presentations + Members Vote 7:00-8:00pm The 100 Women Who Care initiative was launched in 2006 as a simple, efficient, and effective collective fundraising model for charities. One hundred (or more) women each contribute $100 and vote for one of three nominated charities three times a year. […]
This production has been collectively composed, choreographed, and arranged by the students, under the direction of Jason Donaldson and Michelle Footz. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a play by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon. The play explores themes of differences and self actualization. Protagonist Christopher Boone […]
One night only! GISS Dance will host a Community Dance performance. Dancers in several programs on Salt Spring will perform their year-end dance pieces and offer the community a glimpse of the vibrant dance scene here on the island. The show will include students from Jen Soo’s Ballet class, Lara Raven’s Evolve Dance kids' classes […]
Sat Jun 1 | Come see the Makana Youth Choir in action with their end of term concert. These young singers from grades 2-9 will show you their enthusiasm and joy at the end of their second term. With a focus on teaching musical concepts such as harmony, tone and note reading, find out what […]
Quentin Harris has been practicing West Coast Native Art for over thirty years. Born Secwepemc, yet raised coastal, has resulted in Quentin finding his own style. He aspires to intersect First Nations art and culture with positive values and truth. About the Art: Frog is the messenger. He carries his important message far and wide […]
New Event! Meet the Artists FRIDAY JUNE 21 | 10am-2pm Sherry Leigh Williams and Sheena Gering are hosting a "Meet the Artist" drop-in event within the Lobby Gallery space to conduct walk-and-talks about the work and their Métis culture, engage and answer questions, and Sheena will be conducting a beading and felted tufting demonstration. Live jazz […]
GISS Music Presents its semester-end show, featuring the Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, GISPA Music, and Guitar Class (complete with a surf-rock medley guitar ensemble extravaganza)! The perfect way to kick off the summer! 2 hours. Intermission. BUY TICKETS
Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love, OKAN takes their name from the word for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, […]
Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, and adapted by Bryony Lavery has been developed and produced by GISS Theatre's 10-12 class. It's a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the innkeeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites […]
Evolve, a contemporary dance troupe led by women, crafts immersive rituals that delve into the essence of womanhood. Our upcoming performance centers on the theme of Creation, promising an evening of emotional depth and artistry. Through a blend of dance, music, and poetry, we invite you to experience storytelling that transcends the ordinary. Evolve's unique […]
Nine local artists in wildly different disciplines: a technologist, a painter, an animator, an actor, a sculptor, a designer, and more. Each has six minutes and twenty seconds (20 slides x 20 seconds each) to give a prepared presentation on something they're passionate about. Experience some of the richness that this island's art community has […]
In our 25th Anniversary Year, our popular annual fundraiser Treasure Fair aims to be the biggest yet. Bid on furniture, art, household items, sports equipment, travel packages, unique experiences, food and wine, antiques, and this year, our headliner item -- a 1956 Porche 365 Speedster Replica. Register now! To see items, register to bid, and […]
A Contemporary Indo-Jazz Fusion Collaborative Ensemble July 12 | Raagaverse -- led by Shruti Ramani (voice) with Jodi Proznick (bass), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano) and Nicholas Bracewell (drums) -- is a creative Indo-Jazz fusion band that pays homage to two deeply historical and culturally-significant genres: classical Hindustani music and Jazz. Shruti brings her expertise in Hindustani […]
