“Sambuza After School” – Sarah-Mecca Abdourahman @thesmecca
Salt Spring Prize – The Joan McConnell Award 2023/24
48″ x 36″ Oil on canvas
 
Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, SSNAP honours the incredible achievements of women artists who continue to inspire and challenge the norms through their creative expressions. Their powerful voices and unique perspectives enrich our community and pave the way for future generations. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and supporting women in the arts today and every day!

Here are 10 amazing award winners artworks from SSNAP 2021/22 and SSNAP 2023/24, all created by talented women artists who are shaping the future of art with their unique visions and skillful expressions.

“El Manto” – Katy Biele @katybiele
People’s Choice Award – 3rd Prize 2023/24
18″ x 22″ Photograph

“Impossible Garden” – Lynn Kodeih @lynnkodeih
SSNAP Residenncy 2023/24
27″ x 48″ Installation – Ceramics

“Mullyanne Nîmito Maskotêw” – Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ @cheyennerainlegrande
People’s Choice Award – 2nd Prize 2023/24
27″ x 40″ Photograph

“The Meadow Version 3” – Maureen O’Connor @maureenfaithoconnor
People’s Choice Award – 1st Prize 2023/24
41.5″ x 41.5″ Chromogenic Photograph Mounted to Aluminum Composite Panel

“Raven Steals The Sun” – Virginia Morgan #virginiamorgan
Juror’s Choice Award 2021/22
7″ x 21″ x 7″ Birch wood, acrylic paint, human hair, varathane

“Lunch” – Sherry Park @sherryparkart
Juror’s Choice Award 2021/22
30″ x 40″ Oil on canvas

“Shock” – Jacqueline Huskisson @husky_jacq
Juror’s Choice Award 2021/22
48″ x 48″ Relief print, marker and acrylic

“Canadian Farmhouse 1” – Connie Kuhns @conniekuhns
Salt Spring Artist Award 2021/22
8″ x 12″ Photograph

“Métis Pride” – Erin Stagg @erinstaggart
People’s Choice Award – 1st Prize 2021/21
18″x 24″ Acrylic on gallery stretched canvas