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Nov 21, 2024 6 min read

How to write a great artist’s statement part 1

If you are submitting your artwork to an art contest — like the Salt Spring National Art Prize — you will probably…

Nov 5, 2024 1 min read

Mitchell Fenton Exhibition

In this captivating series of new diptychs, Fenton invites viewers into a world where vintage charm meets contemporary action. The imagery playfully…
Apr 12, 2024 1 min read

Susan Benson named to the Order of Canada

The celebrated designs of this leading set and costume designer have been featured, remounted and recreated by major theatre, dance and opera…
Apr 5, 2024 3 min read

Meet the SSNAP 2025/26 Jury

Mireille Eagan Mireille Eagan is Curator of Contemporary Art at The Rooms in St. John’s, NL. She was previously the curator at…
Jan 23, 2024 0 min read

Sad News – Passing of Martyn Day
Dec 6, 2023 1 min read

Join our fabulous team

The Salt Spring National Art Prize is seeking three part time contract workers to join our fabulous team, starting early in 2024:…
Dec 5, 2023 1 min read

Interviews with PAS 2023/24 Finalists about their artworks

Johnny Bateman (@johnnybateman) interviews PAS 2023/24 Finalists Chintan Bolliger, Marianne Campbell, Ed Hughes, Bly Kaye, Jane Mackenzie, Jennifer Maksymetz, Doreen Palme, Melanie…
Oct 24, 2023 2 min read

PAS 2023/24 Winners

THE MATT STEFFICH JURORS’ CHOICE AWARD $3,000 Sponsored by Windsor Plywood Salt Spring Diana Sanderson Salt Spring Island, BC “Fragile…
Oct 24, 2023 6 min read

SSNAP 2023/24 Awards winners

Salt Spring Prize The Joan McConnell Award $20,000 – Donated by Joan McConnell The winner of this year’s top award is…
Oct 14, 2023 1 min read

Interviews with SSNAP 2023/24 Finalists about their works

Johnny Bateman (@johnnybateman) interviews SSNAP 2023/24 Finalists Rydel Cerezo, Samantha Dickie, Susan Huber, Daniel Labutes, Chris McQuilkin, Robert Moss, Deseré Pressey, Douglas…
Sep 29, 2023 2 min read

SSNAP 2023/24 Artist talks

Guntaj Deep Singh, Photographer, Filmmaker and SSNAP 2023/24 Finalist Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 12pm Mahon Hall, 114 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Island…
Sep 7, 2023 2 min read

SSNAP 2023/24 Calendar of Events

SSNAP Exhibition Saturday Sept 23 – Monday Oct 23 inclusive 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Exception Saturday Oct 14: noon to 5:00…
Sep 3, 2023 1 min read

Preview interviews SSNAP 2023/24 juror Helga Pakasaar.

Read the interview titled “SSNAP: A Juror’s Point of View” on page 42 of Sept-Oct 2023 Preview Magazine.