Prior to Shay Kuebler's dazzling dance production of "Momentum of Isolation" at ArtSpring on March 27, dancer/choreographer and Salt Spring favourite will sit down at Salt Spring Coffee with café proprietor and ArtSpring’s Dance Connector Robbyn Scott to host an informal all-welcome community chat on Tuesday March 26 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Kuebler’s signature style is highly […]
You are invited to celebrate contemporary Indigenous dance as Matriarchs Uprising takes over ArtSpring for an exciting multi-day series of events that brings together Indigenous female choreographers who are nurturing the art of contemporary dance and weaving stories of transformation. Take part in the artist-led Talking Truths circle conversation and tea social to glean deeper […]
Apr 17-21 | Get ready for five days of performances, demonstrations, workshops, kids tables, speakers, exhibitions, dance parties, and concerts to celebrate the past, present, and future of arts and community at ArtSpring! Every inch of the property will be used -- from the theatre to the lobby, the gallery to the outside amphitheatre and […]
May 4-26 | 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 a lifetime of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thu Oct 10 | Since 1979, Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the Festival held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops in more […]
