Arts

Exhibition of work by Indigenous artists in ArtSpring's gallery and lobby. Open to public through July 3 with extended hours and meet-the-artists events during IPW weekend.

Sweetgrass Arts and Music Society presents a vibrant celebration of Indigenous creativity, culture, and community. This exhibition brings together diverse Indigenous artists showcasing works that reflect story, land, tradition, and contemporary expression!

Grade 9-12 dancers perform new choreography in an end-of-semester show. Students study Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop techniques, showcasing a wide spectrum of emotional and artistic expression.

With guest poet Pauline Le Bel. Pauline Le Bel is the author of an award-winning novel, two books of non-fiction, and two poetry books, most recently, Becoming the Harvest, published by Caitlin Press in 2024. She won an Emmy nomination and a Cable ACE Award for her screenplay, The Song Spinner. A singer-songwriter, she has five CDs of her original songs. Sign-up for the open mic at 6:45. One poem per reader, max. 3minutes.

Grade 9-12 dancers perform new choreography in an end-of-semester show. Students study Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop techniques, showcasing a wide spectrum of emotional and artistic expression.

Drop-in craft program starting after Story Time. Activities vary weekly and include cards, wreaths, snow globes, lanterns, mobiles, puppets, crowns, and wands.

Weekly drop-in craft program following Story Time with varying activities like cards, wreaths, snow globes, lanterns, mobiles, puppets, and wands to foster children's creativity.

Join digital artist Leo Chan for two hands on evenings and discover the computer as a creative tool. Capture an object and transform it into a living, interactive digital artwork. No experience needed, just curiosity. 📅 Friday June 5 and Friday June 12 ⏰ 4 to 7 PM Ages 14 to 18 Register by May 29 at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/AIworkshop#/ Please bring a laptop if possible. Limited laptops available to borrow.

A fundraiser evening to support the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga school roof restoration, featuring an asana class, vegetarian dinner, kirtan, visual art, and ecstatic dance. All proceeds go to the roof fund.

Join us for the Artcraft Gallery + Shop opening reception on Friday, June 5th at Mahon Hall from 6-8pm. Celebrate the launch of our 2026 summer season and this year’s debut Showcase Exhibition, featuring incredible local art, handmade craft, and community connection. Enjoy a first look at this year’s curated collection and toast to Artcraft’s 58th season running! Mahon Hall, Salt Spring Island 6–8 PM

Opening reception of Groove Noir, a photography exhibition exploring live music on Salt Spring Island. The work captures intimate moments between performers and audiences in small venues, inspired by Film Noir aesthetics using shadow and limited light. Cash bar available.

All-welcome community potluck and dance featuring Vancouver's Queer As Funk. Potluck begins at 7pm, dancing from 8pm-10pm. All ages, entry by donation.

GISS Dance program presents a community dance performance featuring guest dance pieces from local artists invited to perform alongside the students.

A crystal sound bath and overtone singing journey led by Adam Huber. By donation. Fragrance-free event; bring your own mat and blanket.

June 6, 2026 – Community Potluck & Dance featuring Queer As Funk 7:00-10:00 | 7:00 – Appetizer Potluck | 8:00-10:00 – Dance | Entry By Donation Celebrate Pride 2026 with food, friends, and a night of unforgettable music! The evening begins with a potluck at 7pm, followed by two hours of dancing with the high-voltage sounds of Queer As Funk. Known for their powerhouse vocals, tight horn arrangements, and irresistible energy, Queer As Funk transforms funk, soul, and R&B classics into pure celebration. This all-ages event is for everyone—whether you’re here to honour Pride, dance your heart out, or simply gather in community. Come as you are, bring your best moves (or make some up!), and get ready for a joyful night where love, music, and identity shine.

A one-day hands-on workshop with Cowichan musician and artist Hweimtun where participants create their own 12-inch elk hide drum. The workshop explores drum-making as both craft and cultural practice, rooted in teachings connecting music, land, and ancestry.

Artist talk with photographer Andy Doyle Linden presented by Salt Spring Arts Council. Free event.

Meditation leader Peter Levitt has practiced meditation for more than fifty years. As a fully authorized Zen teacher, he founded and led the Salt Spring Zen Circle until his retirement in 2023. He is the author of twenty books of poetry and prose, including translations from Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish. He developed this program with the hope that learning the general basics of meditation will bring greater calm, ease, enjoyment and understanding to fellow islanders. Each week’s session will include instruction, meditation, questions & answers, and the sharing of tea. Participants will be sitting in chairs and will be able to continue this practice at home. Beginning and experienced participants are welcome to join.

A monthly book club every 2nd Tuesday of each month! This month we discuss Two Tricksters Find Friendship by Jess Willows and Johnny Aitken. We welcome you to join us in broadening our understanding of reconciliation through the exploration of literature and film created by Indigenous authors. Preregistration is requested. To obtain further information please contact: info@saltspringlibrary.com

Starting after Neighbourhood StoryTime, around 11:30. Weekly crafts are always different, and always fun. From cards, to wreaths, to snow globes to lanterns, to mobiles to puppets, crowns or wands – enjoy the magic of creating and playing while fostering your child’s creativity, and taking part in free community activities together. Drop in program, registration not required; crafts participation is limited to available craft supplies.

Join digital artist Leo Chan for two hands on evenings and discover the computer as a creative tool. Capture an object and transform it into a living, interactive digital artwork. No experience needed, just curiosity. 📅 Friday June 5 and Friday June 12 ⏰ 4 to 7 PM Ages 14 to 18 Register by May 29 at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/AIworkshop#/ Please bring a laptop if possible. Limited laptops available to borrow.

Meditation leader Peter Levitt has practiced meditation for more than fifty years. As a fully authorized Zen teacher, he founded and led the Salt Spring Zen Circle until his retirement in 2023. He is the author of twenty books of poetry and prose, including translations from Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish. He developed this program with the hope that learning the general basics of meditation will bring greater calm, ease, enjoyment and understanding to fellow islanders. Each week’s session will include instruction, meditation, questions & answers, and the sharing of tea. Participants will be sitting in chairs and will be able to continue this practice at home. Beginning and experienced participants are welcome to join.

Immersive exhibit by Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society exploring truth, reconciliation, and generational journey, including local Salt Spring Island history. Running throughout IPW weekend.

Immersive exhibit by Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society exploring truth, reconciliation, and generational journeys, including local Salt Spring Island history.

United by a focus on process and material, driven by the challenges of the ephemeral, mysterious, precarious and elusive, four Saltspring-based artists come together in Stratum, an exhibition of two-dimensional works. Stratum is layers, depth, building up and excavating down. It is smooth and textured wax, opaque and translucent, charcoal set down thick as velvet, graphite lines that shine like silver, excavations and eruptions in plaster, subtle but surprising landscapes that are structure, and gauzelike curtains over worlds that disappear and reappear. Matchett, González Mascaró, Crawford, and Bolliger make work that highlights the tension between surface and depth, structure and chaos, comfort and unease. The artists will be present in the gallery from noon to 1 pm on June 22nd to 25

Immersive exhibit by Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society exploring truth, reconciliation, and generational journeys, including local Salt Spring Island history.

A three-day retreat on the summer solstice weekend exploring connection to land and community through yoga, ecstatic dance, sound bath, breathwork, and ceremony. Includes camping, meals, and guidance from facilitators, wellness practitioners, and musicians.

Visiting Indigenous artists demonstrate and sell their work. Friday: Howard LaFortune Sr. (Tsawout, wood carving) and Tuesday LaFortune (Nuu-chah-nulth, beading). Saturday: Katie Phillips (Quw'utsun', beading) and Margaret August (shíshálh, painting, drawing & carving).

Starting after Neighbourhood StoryTime, around 11:30. Weekly crafts are always different, and always fun. From cards, to wreaths, to snow globes to lanterns, to mobiles to puppets, crowns or wands – enjoy the magic of creating and playing while fostering your child’s creativity, and taking part in free community activities together. Drop in program, registration not required; crafts participation is limited to available craft supplies.

Immersive exhibit by Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society exploring truth, reconciliation, and generational journeys, including local Salt Spring Island history.

Visiting Indigenous artists demonstrate and sell their work. Friday: Howard LaFortune Sr. (Tsawout, wood carving) and Tuesday LaFortune (Nuu-chah-nulth, beading). Saturday: Katie Phillips (Quw'utsun', beading) and Margaret August (shíshálh, painting, drawing & carving).

Immersive exhibit by Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society exploring truth, reconciliation, and generational journeys, including local Salt Spring Island history.

Showcase exhibition featuring work related to the theme At the Table.

3-day fusion dance festival blending Zouk, Tango, Samba, Forró, Capoeira and Contact Improvisation, featuring dances, nature excursions and classes with Samuel Samways.

ArtSpring's biggest fundraiser of the year features furnishings, jewelry, artworks, musical instruments, sporting equipment, collectibles, and professional services. All proceeds support Salt Spring's arts community.

9th annual Contact Improvisation Dance Festival. 10 days of dance including classes, silent jams, music jams, authentic relating sessions, performance night and nature exploration.

Showcase exhibition titled Ordinary Exaltation. Runs July 31 through August 24.

Showcase exhibition titled Seascape from Reality. Runs August 28 through September 20.

Fusion dance unconference featuring labs, classes, discussions, DJs and live music. Children 12 and under attend free.

3-day Contact Improvisation jam featuring focus jams, classes and curated conversations.