2026 GISS Scholarship Recipients
Salt Spring Arts Council ⏤ GISS Scholarships Through the Grants & Awards Program, Salt Spring Arts Council supports a wide range of art forms and practices to foster creativity and community. The GISS …
Community Project Grants ⏤ Spring 2026 Recipients
Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 Community Project Grants. These grants support local initiatives that strengthen community connection through creative engagement, public participation, and cultural …
Salt Spring Arts Council sparks creativity in youngsters
Pinch pots created by Fernwood Elementary School kindergarten students with Artist in the Class teacher Laura Keil Gulf Islands Secondary School art students work on linocut blocks during an Artist in the Class …
Governor General honours Susan Benson’s lifetime achievement
The Salt Spring Arts Council is very happy to congratulate islander Susan Benson, who was just named as a recipient of the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement! The …
Margaret August gets elevated platform at CN Tower
Artcraft Showcase artist Margaret August will see their work reach new heights this spring as part of an exciting new installation at Toronto’s CN Tower. Perched 113 storeys above the city, Artmosphere is an …
Susan Benson Fund ⏤ Fall 2025 Recipients
The Susan Benson Fund was established by Susan Benson in response to the historical and ongoing challenges faced by female visual artists, particularly the material costs of making and exhibiting work and the barriers …
Community Project Grants ⏤ Fall 2025 Recipients
Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 Community Project Grants. These grants support local initiatives that strengthen community connection through creative engagement, public participation, and cultural …
2026 Family Day Event ⏤ Jeremy Fisher
WHEN Monday, February 16, 2026 FULL: Morning Show (Song for Kids) Doors ― 10 AM Performance ― 10:15 AM FULL: Afternoon Show (Songs for Everyone) Doors ― 1 PM Performance ― 1:15 PM WHERE …
SOCS — Support Local
Salt Spring Arts and the SSI Chamber of Commerce encourage community members to SUPPORT LOCAL this season while attending the Summer Outdoor Concert Series at Centennial Park! Make the most of your …
2025 GISS Scholarship Recipients
Salt Spring Arts ⏤ GISS Scholarships Through the Grants & Awards Program, Salt Spring Arts supports a wide range of art forms and practices to foster creativity and community. The GISS Scholarship program …
SOCS 2025 Announcement
Salt Spring Arts is delighted to announce that the Summer Outdoor Concert Series is back for another season of live music in Centennial Park! 2025 marks the beloved program’s 6th season presenting free …
Community Project Grants ⏤ Spring 2025 Recipients
Through the Grants & Awards Program, Salt Spring Arts supports a wide range of art forms and practices to foster experimentation and exploration, creative collaborations, and public presentations of cultural benefit to the community. …
Art on the Hall 2025
WHEN MAR 29 ― SEP 22, 2025 WHERE Mahon Hall ― Outside OPENING RECEPTION April 11 | 6—9 PM Mahon Hall Art on the Hall 2025 Art on the Hall is …
Susan Benson Fund Continues
Susan Benson Fund Continues Through 2026, Thanks to Generous Donations Salt Spring Arts is thrilled to announce that the Susan Benson Fund is positioned to continue for another two years, providing financial support …
Celebrating Longtime Executive Director, Yael Wand
As Salt Spring Arts bids farewell to our outgoing Executive Director Yael Wand in 2025, we celebrate her profound contributions to our organization, and to the greater arts community on Salt Spring Island. …
2025 Family Day Event ⏤ Pico’s Puppet Palace
WHEN Monday, February 17, 2025 Morning Show Doors ― 10 AM Performance ― 11 AM Afternoon Show Doors ― 2 PM Performance ― 3 PM WHERE Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road VOLUNTEER SIGN UP …
Susan Benson Fund ⏤ Fall 2024 Recipients
This fund was established by Susan Benson to respond to her knowledge of the historical and continuing unique challenges faced by female visual artists, especially in regard to material expenses related to creating and …
Community Project Grants ⏤ Fall 2024 Recipients
Through the Grants & Awards Program, Salt Spring Arts supports a wide range of art forms and practices to foster experimentation and exploration, creative collaborations, and public presentations of cultural benefit to the community. …
