Announcing the 53 Finalists for SSNAP 2025

We are proud to announce the 53 artists selected as finalists for the Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2025. Chosen from thousands of submissions from across the country, these finalists represent a powerful cross-section of contemporary Canadian visual art.
 
Shazia Ahmad • Etty Anderson • Robyn Asquini • Krystal Ball
Melanie Barnett • Haley Bassett • Anna Belleforte • Catherine Blackburn
Linda Brine • Ghislain Brown-Kossi • Ernesto Cabral • Colin Campbell
Mimi Gellman • Murray Gibson • Shoshannah Greene • Anna Gustafson
Bron Hawkins • Maria Hupfield • David Kaarsemaker • Jake Kimble
Christina Leslie • Dillon Lew’chuk • Yen-Chao Lin • Bettina Matzkuhn
Marney McDiarmid • Jessie McNeil • Raul Mendoza Azpiri • Kuhlein Migue
Alyssa Miller • Virginia Morgan • Par Nair • Vick Naresh
Yomi Orimoloye • Debra Frances Plett • Julie Pongrac • Terri Potratz
Melissa Renwick • Joanna Rogers • Natalie Rollins • Carol Schlosar
Taryn Sheppard • Cheryl Simon • Ralph Simpson • Reegan Snider
M.e. Sparks • Kim Stewart • Jason Stovall • Tad Suzuki
Kelly Taylor • Jessica Winters • Amanda Wood • Vance Wright • Gang Yin
 
This year’s selections were made by our esteemed jury: Mireille Eagan, Dr. Heather Igloliorte, Sarah Milroy, and Dr. Kenneth Montague. With deep expertise and diverse perspectives, the jurors brought thoughtfulness and rigour to the selection process—resulting in a vibrant and compelling exhibition.

The 2025 finalists will have their work exhibited at Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island from September 27 to October 19. This national exhibition invites the public to engage with bold ideas, imaginative visions, and urgent questions shaping the artistic landscape today.

We are honoured to present these exceptional artists and look forward to celebrating their work in the months ahead.