Steffany McAren is a Salt Spring Island based artist whose work captures the natural beauty and atmosphere of the Gulf Islands. Using acrylic paint on both canvas and live edge wood, she creates serene landscapes that often feature tree silhouettes, mirrored reflections, and the rich colours of sunrises and sunsets. Raised on Salt Spring, Steffany […]
The Salt Spring Painters' Guild is a diverse group of artists who gather to learn, teach, and meet new friends through art. Our Summer Show and Sale is our major annual event. Come and enjoy paintings in a wide range of subjects and styles by our diverse and talented members, in ArtSpring's beautiful gallery! Opening […]
Since 2000, the Photosynthesis group has exhibited its annual fine art photographic show at ArtSpring, on Salt Spring Island. It is the oldest, continuous photographic exhibition in BC. Since its inception, this group of 19 photographers has demonstrated the breadth and depth of their individual visions. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the show. […]
In his recent book: Fire Weather, John Vaillant tells the story of the 2016 Fort McMurray fire, its shocking power and devastating appetite for destruction. From his research into the fire he chronicles the history of the oil industry, climate science and of fire itself creating a fascinating and terrifying tale. Onstage at the Forum, […]
Empty Spaces is a photographic meditation on the social landscape, explored through scenes where human presence is absent but deeply felt. These images—of deserted streets, vacant interiors, and peripheral zones—highlight the traces of daily life and our collective behavior, values, and absences. The work considers emptiness not as void, but as a charged condition—where silence […]
TUE SEP 2 | Ticket sales open for members in person on Tuesday September 2, 10am-4pm before being made available to members online at 10am Wednesday. General public sales open Tuesday September 9th. Explore our 100% all-Canadian ArtSpring Presents programming of dance, music, theatre, community workshops and initiatives, and some very special surprise national and […]
The Unseen Island is an ambitious exhibition of new work by three Salt Spring Island artists, Eli Horn, James K-M and Denise Okan, September 5 - 21, 2025. Opening Friday, Sept. 5th, 6 - 8 PM, we will also introduce The Indefinite Threeatre Performance Art Company. This is an exhibition about the poetic, unseen […]
Fridays, Sep 12-Nov 21 |The Makana Choirs are the place to develop healthy singing habits, learn musical literary skills, and put on a concert. All while having fun with friends! Makana is directed by Caroni Young and accompanied by Cicela Månsson. ++ The Makana Kids Class is for singers in grades 2-5. This class is […]
SAT SEP 13 | 7:00pm | Sweetgrass Arts and Music Indigenous Showcase Presented by Sweetgrass Arts and Music Society in partnership with ArtSpring RoundTable Committee We kick off the night with the soulful sounds of Kai Barrette, a rising local youth artist whose vocals and guitar work promise to stir the heart and set the […]
Ginger Gosnell-Myers is a Fellow at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue at SFU. She explores the aspirations for Indigenous city building, and contemporary Indigenous issues that impact Indigenous peoples across the country. She was Vancouver's first Indigenous relations manager where she was instrumental in the city becoming the world's first official City of […]
MARYJANE'S LAST DANCE Canada’s Ultimate Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers! Founded in 2010, Steve Mathieson whose remarkable skill and talent captures the true spirit of Tom Petty with the help of his amazing band MARYJANE’S LAST DANCE! They have performed their memorable tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in sold-out shows of […]
Fri Sep 26, 7:30pm | Renowned for his poetic touch and commanding presence, Charles Richard-Hamelin is one of Canada’s most celebrated classical pianists. A silver medalist at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize, he has since performed with major orchestras around the world under the baton of Yannick […]
Caravan World Rhythms Presents Seffarine - Music of Andalucia and Morocco with flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez Charged with texture and color, Seffarine concerts carry the audience on a vibrant musical journey, channeling the heart-wrenching joy of the music and dance of North Africa and southern Spain to wide acclaim. Born in the ancient city of […]
The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) is a biennial, juried competition and exhibition of Canadian contemporary art. Held on Salt Spring Island, BC, SSNAP celebrates and promotes artists from […]
In the beginning was Vetta’s founding String Quartet. We open our celebratory 40th Anniversary season with a program honouring those early years—featuring a Canadian gem by Kelly Marie Murphy and two powerful classics that have shaped Vetta’s journey. Kelly Marie Murphy | Dark Matter Dmitri Shostakovich | String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. […]
The fine-art photography exhibition "Pretty NOT Pretty" showcases the innovative works of artists Judy H McPhee and Anette Schrage, who each explore their unique interpretations of beauty. Through their lenses, […]
Sail away with Dario & Sabine Schwörer, an adventurous mountain-climbing couple living aboard their sailboat for the past 25 years, sailing over 100,000 nautical miles and visiting over 100 countries. […]
The Great Divide perform the music of The Band from their careers with Bob Dylan, through Music From Big Pink and up to The Last Waltz. The Great Divide enjoy […]