Events

The Parallel Art Show 2023/24 (PAS) is a juried competition and exhibition of Southern Gulf Islands artists that runs concurrently with the Salt Spring National Art Prize. This year's jury – Sophia Burke, Helen Mears, and Richard Steel – have chosen 44 local artists for the exhibition. The finalists are showing two- and three-dimensional works across many mediums. Featuring $7,500 in awards. This is the 4th biennial PAS.

Admission to the exhibition is by donation. Artworks are available for purchase at the exhibition or online.

Visit this extremely popular exhibition and be sure to vote for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Awards!

-- Artist panel discussion --

Artist panel discussion will be held at noon, October 5th in the gallery space. A wonderful chance to learn more about the artists and their work.

Readers: Lynne Mustard, Barbara Pelman, Susan Musgrave, Susan McCaslin, Dan MacIsaac, Kate Braid, Sandy Shreve and Heidi Greco, Cynthia Woodman Kerkham, Stephen T. Berg, Wendy Donawa, Terry Ann Carter.

There will also be an afternoon launch - 2 p.m. at New Horizons in James Bay.