Salt Spring Island is a melting pot of local artists and artisans, crafts people, singers and musicians, and is acclaimed as One of the best small art towns in Canada.
Salt Spring boasts very well known artists such as Robert Bateman, and musicians such as Valdy, Randy Bachman, Donnie McDougall, Dave Lettinga and Bill Henderson. Talented artists in almost every discipline will be found here potters, sculptors, woodworkers, metalworkers, basket makers, glassworkers of every description and weavers.
While visiting Salt Spring don’t miss the following offerings:
Salt Spring Island Studio Tour
Take a self-guided tour of 37 diverse and fascinating artists studios located throughout beautiful Salt Spring Island. Meet the individual artists and perhaps take home some special treasures.
The roadside studio signs guide you to each individual studio. Maps can be obtained at Quarrystone House upon check-in. Officially open May through to October; but a quick phone call ahead and they will open their doors!
The Saturday Market
Canadas best loved outdoor arts, crafts, and farmers market.
Every Saturday, rain or shine, April to October, 8:30am to 3:30pm in Centennial Park at the heart of Ganges.
Internationally acclaimed arts and crafts, all locally produced on Canadas Island of the Arts. For potters, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, and other creative people who have made a name for themselves. Find farmstead cheese, garlic, smoked salmon, music and for free festive fun!!!
The market is made up of local artists, farmers and food vendors who have all made it, baked it or grown it themselves. This simple policy requirement is the essence of the market. Visitors are treated to local food, music and crafts, stemming from Salt Springs unique brand of island ingenuity.
Performing Arts and Entertainment
Year round Salt Spring offers an array of different entertainment.
Artspring
Performing arts center and gallery. Offers local theatre, live entertainment, festivals, concerts. If you would like to know more about upcoming performances, or would like to book tickets, please contact them by any of the following methods. artspring@Salt Spring.com or phone at 250-537-2125.
The Cinema
First-run movies year round in a unique little cinema with a full concession. For show times and movie information call 537- 4656 located at Central Hall.
Live Music
At the Treehouse, Mobys, Beaver Point Hall.
Graffiti Theatre
THE Salt Spring FOLK CLUB
The Gallery Walk
Enjoy the diverse and beautiful galleries. Featuring art and craft from regional artists and around the world. Unique work created for your pleasure by talented artisans.
Most galleries are open daily and some are open late Friday evenings during the summer. A tour map may be obtained at Quarrystone House upon check-in.
Here is a list of the participating galleries. (Photo courtesy of J.Mitchell Gallery.)
1.Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery 537-1589
2.Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art 537-2421
3.Naikai Gallery 537-4400
4.Thunderbird Gallery 537-8448
5.J.Mitchell Gallery 537-8822
6.Waterfront Gallery 537-4525
7.Coastal Currents Gallery 537-0070
8.Stone Walrus Gallery 537-9896
9.Artcraft-Community Arts Council 537-0899
10.Stone Fish Studio 537-1322
11.Raincoast West Gallery 537-4403
