SSNAP Society

Growing up in a household involved in the founding of the Agnes Etherington Art Center at Queen’s University, and hence a steady stream of artists visiting the family, it is inevitable that Janet would develop a love for the arts. She and her husband have collected First Nations art since the mid 1970s. While not a creator herself, Janet has been an active supporter of the arts community since moving to Salt Spring Island in 2007.

Bob Leatherbarrow is an artist and educator who works with kilnformed glass, creating unique textures with glass powders and his understanding of how glass behaves when heated in a kiln. Bob has been involved with SSNAP since its inception both as a member of the Steering Committee and more recently as Vice President.

Elena joined SSNAP in June 2022, soon after she and her husband moved to Salt Spring Island. She is a professional accountant (Canadian CPA) with a long interest in the art world and the desire to become more involved in Canadian art and artists. As the treasurer of SSNAP, she leverages her professional experience and contributes to the vibrancy of the arts community.

Ronald T. Crawford is a painter, stone sculptor, stone mason and the founding director of the Salt Spring National Art Prize. His education in the studio arts and art history has been at Red Deer College, The Banff Centre of the Arts, University of Calgary, and the University of Oklahoma.

Dana Young has a keen interest in art and architecture. When not participating in art events, she spends her time working remotely as a corporate commercial lawyer for charities and non-profits, in her garden, and sweating it out in a variety of forms of exercise. Dana has degrees in landscape architecture and law, both from UBC.

Patrick McCallum grew up on Salt Spring Island and enjoyed a successful career in the creative and advertising sector holding roles as an art director, copywriter, graphic designer, and advertising specialist in addition to his main profession as a commercial illustrator. He also created storyboards for films. Patrick holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Communication.

Born in Australia in 1926, Joan emigrated to Canada in 1964 and spent eight years pursuing philosophy, history and the arts. She ultimately landed on Salt Spring Island. By sponsoring SSNAP, Joan hopes the arts and crafts will continue to prosper on Salt Spring Island. Her desire is that the prize will promote Salt Spring Island as a prime destination for Canadians from all artistic disciplines to discover our special enchantments. Thus, we will enrich one another.

Credit: Sydney Woodward @sydwoodward_ www.niamhstudio.com

Gordon Nicholas was born 1985 in Northampton, Massachusetts. He holds a BFA with a major in photography from Simon Fraser University and currently lives and works on Salt Spring Island and in Vancouver.

Nancy Côté, BEng, MSc, has an extensive background in information technology and information management, including implementing, training and supporting staff on critical IT infrastructure. She also has her bookkeeper certificate and has been SSNAP’s bookkeeper since January 2022.

Z Casey, BA, BEd, supervises and coordinates all aspects of SSNAP operations, including working with staff and volunteers, managing key operational activities, and providing support to the Board Chair. She has a long history of involvement in the arts, including managing art galleries and arts events.