ArtCraft / WinterCraft

The ArtCraft and WinterCraft annual exhibitions and retail outlets showcase unique art and fine craft of a professional quality created by artisans and artists of the Southern Gulf Islands. The Salt Spring Arts Council supports and encourages members to participate by providing a professional exhibition space complete with professional marketing and sales.

For the best handcrafted works in basketry, cosmetics, furniture, glass, jewellery, metal, photography, pottery, preserves, quilting, spinning, textiles, weaving, woodturning, visual arts and more—visit ArtCraft and WinterCraft.

To find out more about Salt Spring Island and these excellent exhibitions, visit Salt Spring Today.

ArtCraft

ArtCraft is the summer-long show and retail outlet, open daily from mid-June through mid-September. It includes featured showcase exhibits of visual art and fine crafts on the Mahon Hall stage. These juried exhibits change on a bi-weekly basis and include a special opening night. They are often group shows highlighting works by members of a variety of Salt Spring Island Guilds—Painters, Potters, Woodworkers, Basket Makers, Glass Artists, Herbalists, Jewelers, Fabric Artists, Weavers & Spinners.

ArtCraft is open daily 10am to 5pm through the summer season, at historic Mahon Hall in downtown Ganges.

WinterCraft

WinterCraft is the winter exhibition, running daily from 4 to 20 December 2009. at Mahon Hall in downtown Ganges.

The juried creations of over 80 participants are presented in a delightful holiday display of skill and beauty. The traditions of an old-fashioned Christmas abound in the spirit and quality of carefully handcrafted treasures, lively craft demonstrations, and friendly customer service.