(This is a non-ticketed event open to the community.) The Foundation is excited to welcome the community to 40 Years of Giving - a 40th anniversary celebration highlighting the many […]
Remembrance Day portraits honouring Salt Spring Veterans presented by Alan Bibby. The evocative photographs taken by Alan Bibby over the past 13 years will be featured at the Robert Bateman Gallery for six days opening on November 6. The images will be supported by a video presentation, slideshow, mementos, uniforms, flags, medals, and historic images […]
Dress up! Learn to make a mask! Parade the audience into Ballet Victoria's 2:30 performance of Frankenstein! It's a fun, creative Halloween weekend activity for children 5-12 (Caregivers to accompany children under 10.) Presented by the ArtSpring Roundtable Committee in conjunction with StageCoach Theatre, join us for this two-hour mask making workshop. StageCoach Theatre will […]
Join Meghan for this FREE, supportive and informative session that will introduce you to the three main ideas behind Peaceful Parenting: Self- Regulation, Connection with your Child and Coaching instead of Controlling. This session is for you if: you want to raise happy, responsible, considerate kids; if punishments, bribes, time-outs and threats are NOT working […]
Members of Salt Spring's Weavers and Spinners Guild are a dynamic group of textile artisans who handcraft both practical and decorative items. We use any of the fibre manipulation techniques: spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet, braiding … you name it; we probably do it. And we love to offer an eclectic collection of products ranging […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 celebration of our latest work. Expect a lively range of styles and media from the easels of our talented members! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the SSI Spring Break filmmaker camp with John-David Hutchison; students (ages 10-16) will explore the full action-packed experience of movie making from an independent perspective, and will delve into the many aspects of the craft: story development, preproduction, cinematography, sound, acting, editing, etc. Learn to make movies like a pro! Filmmakers will be split […]
New Community Roundtable Speaker Series presents the pre-history of ArtSpring As ArtSpring readies to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of opening its doors this April, over a decade of petitioning, fundraising, coordinating, and building occurred in the community leading up to that big day. Come learn more about the “pre-history of ArtSpring” at this panel discussion […]
