Galleries and studios directory

Bob McKay, woodturner

Tel: 250-537-9862
Fax: 250-537-9862
201 Grantville St.

Functional bowls, decorative vessels, giftware from Arbutus (madrone), Big Leaf Maple, other local woods. Studio Gallery, #20 on the Studio Tour Map, open most days year 'round and by appointment. Great wedding gifts!


Entropic Fine Art

Tel: 250-537-8580
Fax: 250-537-9544
245 Vesuvius Bay Rd
Salt Spring
Entropic Fine Art Gallery features limited editions, originals and giclee prints by Peter Robson. Salt Spring calendars, custom calendars and works by local artists are also on display. Beautiful scenery inside and out at 245 Vesuvius Bay Rd.


Gabriola Artworks

Tel: 250-247-7412
FolkLife Village

Well into its sixth year of operation, Gabriola Artworks is a vibrant medley of Gulf Island art, showcasing the talents of over 150 islanders in a two-storey 3,000 square foot setting of colour, colour, colour !! The Annual Juju Show, held every BC Day Weekend, is especially popular. A group show, featuring over a dozen local silversmiths (many of whom of have international careers) is a definate "don't miss" hit. Islanders know to circle their calendars for each and every Thursday night in the summer in order not to miss out on the legendary Opening Nights at Artworks. Thanksgiving Weekend is a great time to visit as Artworks acts as Tour Central for Gabriola's Annual Gallery Tour.


Galleons Lap Photography - Gallery 7 Atelier

Tel: 250-538-0182
103 Park Drive
Ganges
Galleons Lap Photography promotes the work of both contemporary and historic photographic artists. Located in Ganges, the gallery hosts solo and group shows on a broad variety of themes from the local and wider photographic communities.


Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery

Toll-free: 1-800-474-6705; tel: 250-537-1589
Fax: 250-537-9766
3-110 Purvis Lane
Ganges
One of the most visited galleries on Salt Spring. Open late every evening in summer, this single-artist gallery features a stunning collection of affordable art from her world-wide travels. "A gallery not to miss."


Salt Spring Wood Works

Tel: 250-537-9606
125 Churchill Road

Salt Spring Woodworks is a gallery devoted to wood and the remarkable talents of local woodworkers; showcasing woodwork from fine furniture and art to housewares and rustic creations. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.


Ampersand Fine Art & Gifts

Tel: 250-527-9935
145 Charlesworth Rd.
Ganges


ArtCraft

Tel: 250-537-0899
114 Rainbow Road
Ganges
The largest, longest-running art exhibition and sale of work by Gulf Islands artists is located in historic Mahon Hall. An internationally renowned gallery, ArtCraft encompasses creative island spirit with its quality and wide selection of unique handcrafts and art.


Avanti Glass Studio

Toll-free: 1-866-457-2476; tel: 250-537-9476
Fax: 250-537-9472
163 Bayview Road
Salt Spring Island
Glass jewellery, giftware, home decor, stained glass. Torchwork demonstrations, summer classes in beadmaking. Shop online for Avanti Glass and more local designers. On the Studio Tour, open every day May through September.


Bill Boyd Ceramics

Tel: 250-539-2030
86 Ganner Drive

Crystalline glazed high fired stoneware and porcelain bowls and vases.


Blood Star Gallery

Tel: 250-629-6661
Fax: 250-629-6661
9909 Jennens Road

Drawings, paintings and folk art inspired by our island surroundings by Susan Taylor and Frank Ducote. Open most days Easter to Christmas, 11-4.


Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery

Tel: (250) 537-0754
175 North View Drive

The Blue Horse is home to the acclaimed folk art animal sculptures of Paul Burke and the uniquely elegant raku vases and lamps of Anna Gustafson. Blue Horse also offers their delicious Belgian Chocolate 'Crow Bars', 'Bear Bars' and more.


Bytesmiths

Tel: 1-250-537-2024
160 Sharp Road

Light! It's so important, I use it twice: first, to expose the image, then I use my unique Translesce(TM) process to make it glow like stained glass in your window! Unlike any photographic process you've seen!


Coastal Currents

Tel: 250-537-0070
Fax: 250-537-0070
133 Hereford Ave.
Ganges
Coastal Currents embraces and celebrates Island Living. Discover the exquisite creations of many of our local artisans in a relaxed atmosphere. Here you will find gifts for every room in your home and every person in your heart.


Eric Klemm Paintings

Tel: 250-538-1868
Fax: 250-538-1880
205 Quarry Dr.
Salt Spring
Permanent exhibition of Erick Klemm’s contemporary oil paintings and photographs at Aston House. Visit the beautiful gallery with more than 40 large and small paintings and have a look in the artist’s studio. Please call for appointment.


Frankly Scarlet jewellery & objets d' art

Tel: 250-537 9500
1105 Grace Point Square

Offering you a store filled with beautiful, distinctive & unique items. Come in and enjoy our art jewellery, one of a kind pieces, Canadian diamonds, blown glass, sculptures & gifts. Canadian designers & artists as well as selected world artists.


Grace Point Square

Tel: 250-537-1506
115 Fulford Ganges Road
Ganges
J. Mitchell Gallery, Thunderbird Gallery Plus many retail shops, services, and restaurants! Phone number is for leasing information only. Contact individual galleries for their hours of operation.


Gulf Islands Spinning Mill

Tel: (250) 537-4342
Fax: (250) 537-4352
351A Rainbow Road

Local products: beautiful yarns in a wide-range of natural or dyed colors (alpaca, mohair, wool), custom alpaca or wool duvets and pillows, handknit sweaters and other products. Custom small-batch processing of your fibre. MILL TOURS available, please phone ahead.


Hawk and Owl Custom Jewelry

Tel: (250) 537-4925
Fax: (250) 537-4925
box 785

Bill Fedoriuk is a British Columbia Custom Jeweler and Designer on Canada s West Coast. His hand-crafted Art Nouveau Custom Jewelry featuring precious stones, semi precious stones, gems and crystals are available at many local galleries and on his website.


Insight Art Gallery

Tel: (250) 539-5080
157 Georgeson Bay Road

Fine art by local artists in a beautiful west coast gallery setting. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. from 11:30-4:30 We feature 1 and 2 person shows in spring and fall, and group shows in summer and Nov.-Dec.


J. Mitchell Gallery

Toll-free: 1-866-537-8822; tel: 250-537-8822
3104-115 Fulford-Ganges Road
Ganges
As you stroll the village of Ganges, a must see is the J. Mitchell Gallery, oceanside at Grace Point Square. The highest quality of fine art and the diversity of exquisite craft in a broad range of mediums distinguish the J. Mitchell Gallery and the 40 local artists it represents exclusively.


Kim Dalton Art - Studio Central

Tel: 250-537-1395
119 Central Ave.

Welcome! Experience art outside the box. Our multi-artist studio features luscious oil and acrylic paintings and prints by Kim Dalton, funky jewellery by creative genius Alex Lyons, home decor, giftware and more. Bohemian vibes and sensory delights abound. Near Long Harbour ferry.


Landing Party Fine Art Gallery

Toll-free: 1-888-371-6444; tel: 250-537-8447
2191 North End Rd.
Salt Spring
Experience the unique work of internationally known artists Julia & Mark Lucich in a tranquil Salt Spring setting. View the renowned Party Animal series, award-winning portrait & figurative paintings and remarkable floating sculptures. You will enter a gallery where whimsy co-exists with elegance.


Mayne Island Glass Foundry

Tel: 250-539-2002
583 Aya Reach Rd.
Mayne Island
A glass blowing studio & gallery where decorative and functional art is blown, cast and pressed from recycled glass. Demonstrations, classes, studio visits OK. (On the way to the Lighthouse Park.)


McKenzie Fine Art Gallery

Tel: 250 539 2532
Fernhill Centre, Fernhill Road

Mayne Island, Gulf Islands is the home of artist Jim McKenzie, West Coast Realist. View original oil paintings and reproduction prints at Fernhill Centre.


McPhee Gallery

Tel: 537-1752
P.O. Box 294

Internationally recognized gemstone carver Thomas Richard McPhee opens his studio gallery to the public by appointment. McPhee works in media such as gemstone, kiln cast crystal glass, cast stone sculpture, gold and silver jewellery, drawing and painting. Commissions welcome.


Meredith Studio Gallery

Tel: 250-537-9876
730 Vesuvius Bay Road

Enjoy the tranquility of the islands captured in Jacqueline Meredith’s affordable watercolours and prints. Explore Mark’s stoneware pottery in his original glazes from the past thirty years on Salt Spring Island. Open year-round 11-5. Saturdays at the "Market in the Park."


Monivea Westcoast Artist Studio

Toll-free: 18005375856; tel: 2505375856
420 fulford ganges rd.

Westcoast Artist Studio~we sell and create paintings using different mediums. Acrylics, oils, watercolours, and sculptures in soapstone. Custom work done using all of the above mediums, as well as painting signs for businesses. Wendy specializes in native paintings. Also commission works of clients homes, boats, westcoast themes etc. Check out current website www.moniveasaltspring.com Artist studio website upcoming in near future. Thanks for your interest.


Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art

Toll-free: 1-800-668-6131; tel: 250-537-2421
Mouat's Mall
Ganges
Established in 1972, Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art presents contemporary jewellery, paintings, sculptures and glasswares. Pegasus specializes in museum quality antique basketry and work by Northwest Coast native carvers. Open year round, offering world-wide shipping.


PureSpa

Tel: 250 538 8505
p.o box 544
Ganges
Terra handcrafts healing creams in small batches with fresh picked botanical herbs, cocoabutter and local beeswax. Choose from Calendula Cream, Echinacea Cream, Lavender Lotion and Baby Cream.Excellent testimonials from satisfied clients suffering from dermatitis, and extremely dry skin.


Renaissance Studio Gallery

Tel: 250-629-3070
Fax: 250-629-3070
5302 Port Washington Rd.
N. Pender Island
Antiques, designer jewellery custom made by Milada. Art from Renaissance to today. Open daily 11-5.


Salt Spring Studio Tour

Tel: 250-538-0040
30+ locations
Salt Spring
This self-guided tour route leads to more than thirty studios and showrooms all over the island. The diversity of the products created by the participating artists and artisans is impressive. You'll find everything from pottery, plants, and paintings, to stamps, quilts, mirrors, and lamps.


SAORI Salt Spring

Toll-free: 1-866-576-3667; tel: (250) 537-8813
201 North View Drive

SAORI Weaving - come and immerse yourself in the joy of colour and creativity while learning to weave SAORI-style. Open to all ages and all abilities. Weaving introductions, classes, workshops and retreats.


Stewart Brands Paintings

Toll-free: 250-539-9945; tel:
Box 19

I am presently creating paintings in oil on canvas of Gulf Island landscapes, gardens and wildlife. I emphasize the natural forms in the hues of light that make these islands beautiful. Large and small works are available for purchase.


Stitches Quilt Shop

Tel: 537-8985
Fax: 537-8925

Ganges
Stiches carries a large selection of unique fabric, tons of great notions, supplies for the fabric artist, embellishment kits and many beautiful yarns. Located in a heritage building in the heart of Ganges.


Tarris Imaging

Tel: 250-537-5931
PO Box 746

Tarris Imaging offers a personalized service to artists and photographers for the production of their fine art prints on canvas, watercolour or photographic paper. We use an Epson 9600 wide format printer along with Epson UltraChrome inks for rich colours and long life. We work closely with clients to educate, supply, and promote their art in a spirit of partnership.


Thunderbird Gallery

Toll-free: 1-877-537-8448; tel: 250-537-8448
Fax: 250-537-9233
#3105-115 Fulford-Ganges Road
Ganges
Celebrating 13 years of excellence, Thunderbird Gallery is known for an exceptional collection of native and local works of art. Contemporary sculptures in stone, bronze, wood, as well as jewellery highlight the Thunderbird Gallery collection.


Ulrieke Benner - Art You Wear in Felt & Silk

Tel: 250-537-1723
400 Old Scott Rd

Art clothing in handmade felt, dyed silk, and wool and silk fused fabrics. Straw and felt hats, vests and jackets, scarves and shawls in lively colors. Fashion accessories, featured in exclusive galleries internationally. Wall art. Commissions welcome.


Waterfront Gallery

Tel: 250-537-4525
107 Purvis Lane
Ganges
We are celebrating 28 years! Founded in 1978 by a small group of artisans dedicated to their craft, today the Waterfront Gallery represents over 75 Gulf Islands artisans who share the same commitment to quality. We cordially invite you to browse through our Island Co-operative.


Willie's Cottage Gallery

Tel: 1-250-537-2068
164 Kings Lane

Fine art paintings by international Salt Spring Artist "Jan Brouwer". This collections forms approximately 45 of his most sought after images, including many of Salt Spring Island scenary. His works are in many private collections around the world,and can also be veiwed at "Pegasus Gallery" or At the "Morris Gallery" in Victoria.Jan is a Master in many mediums.