Visual Arts

Briony Penn speaks on Artivism: Imagination, Intuition and Evolution on the Front Lines. Mahon Hall. 12 p.m.

Susan Benson speaks on Theatre Design. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.

Lighting designer Michael Whitfield speaks on Reflections on an Illuminating Career. Mahon Hall. 12 p.m.

Opening event for a show of 4’ x 8’ woodcuts printed by steamroller, with master printer Richard Tetrault in attendance. Presented by Duthie Gallery at Mahon Hall. 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs from April 13 to 15.

Opening reception for a group show of works in the print medium featuring Doug Biden, Marcus Bowcott, Bruce Cobanli, Stefani Denz, Theo Humblet, Gabrielle Jensen, LeRoy Jensen, Amy Jones and Gordon Trick. Fault Line Projects gallery. 5 to 7 p.m.

Show of new works by Norma Hoeppner opens at Salt Spring Gallery with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and runs through May 2.

Opening reception for show of paintings, drawings and photographs by Susan Benson, Sibeal Foyle, Rosalie Matchett and Janet Dwyer. Duthie Gallery. 5 to 7 p.m.

Opening event for Charlotte Erlandsson show My Story is Long. Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m.

Catherine Tam will discuss traditional Chinese brush painting at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 3 to 5 p.m.  Her exhibition runs from May 4-30.

Opening event from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 8. Show on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Mandala Yurt Studio at 144 Sarah Way.

At Mandala Yurt Studio at 144 Sarah Way from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening event from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 8.

At Tracy Harrison's Mandala Yurt Studio beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Email tracy@artbyharrison.com to register or for more info.  

Daina Deblette is artist of the month for May at Hedgerow House. Opening reception runs from 4 to 6 p.m. 

David Wisdom presents photo show In the Way: Photographs of a Lost World, along with curated soundtrack Music for Art Galleries. Fault Line Projects. 5 p.m.

Opening for show of new works by Evelyn Russell at Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 7 p.m.

Opening reception for Inspired Salt Spring, a show of new paintings by Jill Louise Campbell at the Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m.

Opening reception for the Salt Spring Photography Club's annual Eclectic Visions exhibit at Gallery 8. 5 to 8 p.m. Show continues through May 30.

Free fine art, live music and lively conversation every Sunday in the summer at Dragonfly Fine Art Supplies.(Weather permitting). 12 to 4 p.m. Baked goods and refreshments available for purchase.

Talk related to David Wisdom's photography show called In the Way: Photographs from a Lost World. Plus slides and amusements, music quiz, prizes and cash bar. Meaden Hall. 7 p.m.

Free fine art, live music and lively conversation every Sunday in the summer at Dragonfly Fine Art Supplies.(Weather permitting). 12 to 4 p.m. Baked goods and refreshments available for purchase.

Artists From The Fringe presents A Journey Into The Minds Of The People Under The Stairs, featuring artwork by Salt Spring's homeless and vulnerable population through a weekly drop-in program at the United Church. Reception with artists in attendance runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Library program room. Show continues to June 29.

Free fine art, live music and lively conversation every Sunday in the summer at Dragonfly Fine Art Supplies.(Weather permitting). 12 to 4 p.m. Baked goods and refreshments available for purchase.

Judy Anderson, winner of the Joan McConnell Award at SSNAP 2017, gives a presentation at Salt Spring Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Opening reception at the Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m.