Time is an Island - 25 Years of Salt Spring Chamber Music Fri Jul 26 | Sat Jul 27 | 7:00pm | It all started with the opening of ArtSpring. On August 9, 2000, an inaugural chamber music concert included Tracy Dahl, soprano, Mario Bernardi piano, Paula Kiffner cello, Hiroko Kagawa and Peter Visentin violins, […]
Time is an Island - 25 Years of Salt Spring Chamber Music Fri Jul 26 | Sat Jul 27 | 7:00pm | It all started with the opening of ArtSpring. On August 9, 2000, an inaugural chamber music concert included Tracy Dahl, soprano, Mario Bernardi piano, Paula Kiffner cello, Hiroko Kagawa and Peter Visentin violins, […]
Fri Aug 23, 4pm | Join our artist in residence, pianist and soprano Rachel Fenlon, for an intimate reveal of her upcoming season’s repertoire, a sample of her work, how she made her choices, and an invitation to provide feedback and ask questions as part of the creative process. Drawing on Schubert and traditional Irish, […]
For 24 years, Photosynthesis Group has exhibited its photographic interpretations, becoming the longest continuous photography show on Salt Spring. Collaborating with ArtSpring since 2001, we feature twenty local, fine-art photographers. The show maintains a high level of photographic insight spanning personal experiences of each artist. Each year, guest artists are included in the group as […]
Opening Reception: August 22 | 5:00-7:30pm For 24 years, Photosynthesis Group has exhibited its photographic interpretations, becoming the longest continuous photography show on Salt Spring. Collaborating with ArtSpring since 2001, we feature twenty local, fine-art photographers. The show maintains a high level of photographic insight spanning personal experiences of each artist. Each year, guest artists […]
This 5-day workshop (Aug 24-28) plus performance night (Aug 28) led by Nayana Fielkov is an invitation to expand and develop play and personal presence on stage and in everyday life. It is an opportunity to discover, develop and refine ideas, seeds, scenes and characters to play and perform. Through following the body and our […]
TUE SEPT 3 : ADVANCE TICKET SALES for MEMBERS In person or by phone | 10am-4pm | Memberships must be purchased or renewed by Aug 31. TUES SEPT 10: TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE and for GENERAL PUBLIC Online sales are activated 24/7 | Box Office hours in person Tue-Fri 10-2pm. Don't miss securing your favourite seats […]
New membership season is NOW OPEN to purchase or renew your ArtSpring annual membership! Why is membership important? It builds a community of supporters who believe in ArtSpring’s mission and mandate to enrich, uplift, and connect the community through the arts. It gives you a voice and a vote at December’s AGM. AND – it […]
The Island Textile Artists latest show called "Diverse Threads" reflects the multitude of ways in which working with textiles creates pleasing and exciting art. Our group of nine members is very diverse. Some of us prefer hand stitching, others prefer machine stitching while some like to do gel prints or manipulate fabric with a heat […]
Fridays, Sep 13-Nov 24 |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 […]
The military is being increasingly used to help in disaster relief, to fight wildfires, and carry out rescue and remedial work after floods. Whereas this is an extension of work they have always carried out, is this what the military should be doing? Or is it time for a more formal and dedicated climate-disaster force? […]
The Doobie Brothers Experience The Doobie Brothers Experience is the industry leading substitute for The Doobie Brothers. Playing to outdoor and theatre audiences is what this production is all about. What makes The Doobie Brothers Experience so special? Well, just for starters: look-a-likes of Tom and Pat with vocal similarities, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, […]
Lara Wong & Melón Jiménez Flamenco Ensemble Caravan World Rhythms presents “Confluencias”: an intimate evening of fiery and refined flamenco music and dance, deeply infused with Indian flavours, led by award-winning artists direct from Madrid, Spain: flautist Lara Wong & flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez. They are joined by acclaimed dancer from Bordeaux, France, Deborah “La […]
Drawing my "New World Disorder" is a collection of drawings from my Covid drawing diary which I posted on social media during Covid. Retrospective of my previous works is a collection of the paintings I have done that have the most meaning to me. -- Nicola Wheston Runs Sept 18-Sept 24 | 10am-4pm Opening Reception: […]
"I said to Hank Williams, how lonely does it get? Hank Williams hasn't answered yet But I hear him coughing all night long A hundred floors above me, in the Tower of Song." When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor for the inspiration that flows between songwriters, each toiling […]
Thu Sep 26 | Connecting the Dots is a community discussion and brainstorming session inspired by the lobby "dots banner" created for ArtSpring's 25th Anniversary festival in April. Using the eight coloured "dots" with values such as "Include," "Connect," "Enlighten," and "Sustain," visitors were encouraged to share ideas and suggestions as to what those words […]
A three hour intro to Clowning with Nayana Fielkov. In this workshop we will expand and develop play and personal presence onstage and in everyday life. It is an opportunity to bring more awareness to the detail of our senses and perception, connecting them to our environment and one another with attuned aliveness and humour. […]
SAT SEP 28| 7:30pm | SPECIAL PRE-SEASON CONCERT. Born in Seattle and now living in Montréal, Elinor Frey is a leading American-Canadian cellist, gambist, and researcher who has performed across the Americas and Europe in recital and with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras (Rosa Barocca, Constantinople, Les idées heureuses, Il Gardellino, Tafelmusik, Pacific Baroque Orchestra.) […]
