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 […]
"Making Lemonade" It began in 2020, all three boys home all the time. I make the food offerings to appease them, array myself in the ragged vestments of my order […]
July 16 | A special concert by Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor, and Shari Ulrich -- a trio of Canadian music legends who collaborate on only a handful of tours and appearances a year -- is coming to ArtSpring! Bentall, Taylor, and Ulrich first played together in November 2007 at a songwriter concert on Bowen Island. […]
For over 50 years the Salt Spring Painters' Guild has welcomed artists of all experience levels in a friendly atmosphere. Our annual Summer Show and Sale invites visitors and our […]
Join us for our Opening Reception between 1pm - 4pm for light refreshments, meet the painters, and enjoy the exhibition! For over 50 years the Salt Spring Painters' Guild has welcomed artists of all experience levels in a friendly atmosphere. Our annual Summer Show and Sale invites visitors and our island community to enjoy a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
