The Arts on Salt Spring

Salt Spring Island has established itself as one of Canada’s finest artist colonies. The island is home to some of the country’s best painters, sculptors, potters, weavers and crafts people. There are many ways to view the work of these artists and to connect with the artist directly:

Saturday Farmers & Crafts Market

Canada's best loved outdoor arts, market April through October
www.saltspringmarket.com

Artcraft, Mahon Hall

Summer long artist sponsored sale of local arts and crafts featuring the works of over 100 artisans of all major guilds. Unique Christmas treasures can be found at local annual craft shows during November and December. www.artcraftgallery.ca

GALLERIES AND STUDIOS

The village of Ganges has several excellent galleries; our recommendations are listed below. A map showing locations of various studios participating in the studio tour around the island is available from the office. Copies are also available from the Tourist Information Center in Ganges. Some have listed opening hours, others have signs indicating whether they are open or closed. If you are looking for a specific studio, we suggest you call ahead, particularly October through May.   
www.saltspringstudiotour.com   www.saltspringisland.worldweb.com/Galleries

Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art

Traditional and contemporary native art, silver and gold jewelry, historical Canadian paintings, sculptural treasures as well as original and limited edition prints.
Phone: (250) 537-2421  www.pegasusgallery.ca

J. Mitchell Gallery

Representing 40 Island contemporary artists and artisans distinguished by the quality of their work and fresh, innovative approaches.
Phone: (250) 537-8822

Steffich Fine Art

Representing a balance of paintings and sculpture including Contemporary Canadian, Northwest Coast Native, Inuit and Canadian historical art.
Phone 250-537-8448   www.steffichfineart.com

Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery and Studio

In a style uniquely hers, Jill blends water colours into affirmations of her own delight in life’s beauty. Not surprisingly, her work graces private collections throughout the world and admirers return repeatedly to collect more of her inspirational images.
Phone: (250) 537-1589   www.jlcgallery.com

Blue Horse Folk Art

Animal sculptures, raku vases and lamps, paintings and furniture.
Phone 537-0754   www.bluehorse.ca

Stone Ridge Pottery and Flowers by Arrangement

Featuring the pottery and stonework of Gary Cherneff. “Formed in clay, my work encompasses a wide range of techniques, from raku to porcelain, from reduced stoneware to terra cotta and maiolica.”
Phone: (250) 537-9252

Louise Woodward

West Coast landscape artist working in oils.
Phone: (250) 537-9202

Martinus

The fine art of jewelry making.
Phone: (250) 537-1730

French Country Fabric

A corner of France right here on Salt Spring Island. Inspired by Marie Antoinette’s Versailles hideaway. Soft furnishings, table linens, lampshades, pillows and more.
Phone: (250) 537-9865

Houseboat

Coast Cottage Accessories.
Phone: (250) 538-1975

The Stone Fish

Soap Stone Carving.
Phone: (250) 537-1322

Antonio Alonso

Turned and carved one-of-a-kind bowls and vases. Functional and ornamental.
Phone: (250) 537-5659

Frankly Scarlet

Fine jewelry from far and near.
Phone: (250) 537-9500

Meg Buckley

Functional stoneware and porcelain pottery for every day use.
Phone: (250) 653-4391

Judy Weeden Gallery

One-of-a-kind porcelains and stonewares. In collections throughout North America and Europe.
Phone: (250) 537-5403  www.judyweeden.com

Renée at Play Phone

Functional pottery, bold colours. Pottery to make you smile!
Phone: (250) 537- 9631