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
IN TOWN
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
The Stone Walrus Gallery
Eclectic collection from around the world.
Phone: (250) 537- 9896
Houseboat
Coast Cottage Accessories.
Phone: (250) 538-1975
The Stone Fish
Soap Stone Carving.
Phone: (250) 537-1322
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
Sunfire Creations
Fine jewelry from far and near.
Phone: (250) 537-9500
Thunderbird Gallery
Representing a balance of paintings and sculpture including Contemporary Canadian, Northwest Coast Native, Inuit and Canadian historical art.
Phone 250-537-8448 www.thunderbirdgallery.com
Martinus
The fine art of jewelry making
Phone: (250) 537-1730
OUT OF TOWN
Avanti Glass Studio
Contemporary glass sculptural art, home decor and fine jewelry in the Murano tradition.
Phone:
(250) 537-9476 www.avantiglass.com
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
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
Renée at Play Phone
Functional pottery, bold colours. Pottery to make you smile!
Phone: (250) 537- 9631
Blue Horse Folk Art
Animal sculptures, raku vases and lamps, paintings and furniture.
Phone 537-0754 www.bluehorse.ca
Antonio Alonso
Turned and carved one-of-a-kind bowls and vases. Functional and ornamental.
Phone: (250) 537-5659
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
Mountain Park Studio
Visit the studio of accomplished Canadian artists John McDonald and Patricia Murphy McDonald. (Original Oil Paintings).
Phone: (250) 537-9346
Louise Woodward
West Coast landscape artist working in oils.
Phone: (250) 537-9202
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