League 181 was established in 2013 by a small group of experienced painters with a compact of mutual help, learning and development. The central idea is that we benefit by painting together in a group, both by discussion of the craft and by observation of each other. We have pleasure in presenting a selection of […]
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 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 […]
"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 and undertake the pilgrimage through my garden to the sacred ancient trailer that holds the tools of my faith. I complete the ritual choosing of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Luminous Legacies: Captures of Eclectic Beauty An exhibition of imagery by Hannah Spray, an all-embracing photographer based on Salt Spring Island. Hannah has had the pleasure of capturing many different subjects in the past decade of life lived on this island. The eclectic display will include a collection of photos depicting a wide range of […]
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 […]
For ArtSpring’s 25th anniversary Seth Berkowitz was commissioned to create a Lobby Art installation celebrating ArtSpring’s history over the past 25+ years. By creating 12 printed panels, representing notices and posters attached to the plywood hoarding often found around construction sites, a series of digital collages are installed in ArtSpring’s lobby for the April festivities. […]
Works from the Salt Spring Painters Guild will be on display in the Lobby in March. These are works done in groups, under instruction, or in workshops, and reflect our diverse activities. The Guild promotes the artistic growth and self-expression of our members through encouragement, fellowship, mentoring and workshops. The only prerequisite to join us is a […]
Gulf Islands Secondary Students for Racial Equity host The Marcus Mosely Gospel Music Trio for Black History Month. Led by Music Hall of Fame musician Marcus Mosely, the Trio, including Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, will perform "Songs of Freedom" to honour the historical connections of gospel music slavery, the civil rights movement, and social […]
Every year, Photo Club members are invited to submit any image the photographer wants to exhibit, withoutthe constraints of size or subject matter for the annual January Lobby Show at ArtSpring. The dates this year are from January 8 through January 31 Some members submit their most unusual, most beautiful, most interesting or most technically […]
Katie Watt: A Retrospective Katie's work is inspired by her somatic and tactile relationship with dance and nature. She predominantly focuses on the human body utilizing form, colour and shadow to depict darker themes. Katie spends long afternoons running and dancing through damp mossy forests, singing in summer rain storms and swimming in rough […]
The culmination of the SSNAP 2023/24 Exhibition. An evening of world-class art, exceptional Canadian artists, fine food, and exciting award presentations. Join us October 21 for the cultural event of the fall. The evening: • The exciting awards ceremony announcing this year's prize winners, including the top award of $20,000 • Many of the finalists […]
Join Scott, his family, and friends to celebrate his fabulous life! Speakers, Music, and a wonderful slideshow including images of Scott's stage performances and varied parties. Many of you are included! In the event that Scott is no longer with us-- well, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! No tickets necessary. Open to all.
“I have had a love of colour for forty years. This show is about my sense of colours within a space and how it affects the space. I am known for my landscape. I consider painting from the landscape my understanding of the subtle complexity of colour and it’s multitudinous combinations. I seem to echo […]
Register now! The Makana Youth Choirs directed by Caroni Young is an introduction to and enrichment of choral music and singing technique for youth in grades 2-5 (Kids) and grades 6-9 (Youth.) Over 12 Friday afternoons starting September 15, students learn vocal and ensemble skills, harmonies, musical literacy, within a wide variety of repertoire […]
In our upcoming Season, ArtSpring celebrates 25 colourful years of arts, history, and community, while also putting the spotlight on donors, volunteers, and a diverse line-up of artists and issues. Shining the light on the classics to the contemporary, drawn from many voices and points of view, ArtSpring’s eclectic 25th Anniversary Season promises to enrich, […]
