Event Info
Push: An Exhibition of Fine Craft by Southern Gulf Islands Artisans
40 Southern Gulf Islands artisans exhibit exceptional works Victoria Day weekend
Friday, May 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, May 20 to Monday, May 22, 10 am – 5 pm
Free
Event Description
Innovation, transcendence, pinnacle.
What is mastery? An innate creativity channeled over a lifetime of dedication to the path. The road to mastery is perilous; precious few succeed. The beauty and peacefulness of the Southern Gulf Islands nurtures a community of those precious few. If you want to experience awe in the creative sublime, now is your chance. The Salt Spring National Art Prize Society is proud to bring many of our masters together for a stunning exhibition on Victoria Day long weekend.
Forty Southern Gulf Islands artisans exhibit exceptional works on Victoria Day long weekend 2023 at historic Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island.
Friday, May 19, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, May 20 to Monday, May 22, 10 am – 5 pm
Mahon Hall, 114 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island
Sale begins Friday, May 19 at 10 am
Purchases may be made in person or at https://saltspringartprize.ca/shop/.
Featuring:
Ulrieke Benner – Fibre arts
Bill Boyd – Ceramics
Seth Burton – Handcrafted knives
Joan Carrigan – Basketry
Gary Cherneff – Ceramics
Donna Cochran – Basketry
Ronald T. Crawford – Stonework
Dara Woodworks – Woodwork
Ella MacQueen Denz – Puppetry
Fiona Duthie – Fibre arts
Luke Hart-Weller – Furniture/Woodwork
Martin Herbert – Functional Scale Sailboats
Julie Kemble – Jewelry
Jane Kidd – Fibre arts
Laura Keil – Ceramics
Janaki Larsen – Ceramics
Bob Leatherbarrow – Glass
Julie McKinnon – Ceramics
Thomas McPhee – Gem sculpture
Steve Paterson – Metalwork
Bruce Pearson – Jewelry
Peter Pierobon – Sculptural Furniture
Susan Purney Mark – Textiles
Larry Robson – Sculpture
Joanna Rogers – Textiles
Andrea Russell – Jewelry
Jan Smith – Printmaking/Metalsmithing
Michael Surman – Silversmith
Melanie Thompson – Mixed media/Basketry
Barb Tipton – Ceramics
Judy Weeden – Ceramics
Grant Wickland – Musical Instruments
Janis Woode – Metal sculpture
Margo Zak – Ceramics
…and more to be confirmed.
The Salt Spring National Art Prize Society is proud that many Push exhibitors have been Parallel Art Show finalists.
More information: https://saltspringartprize.ca/events/salt-spring-island-hosts-push/
Breathlessness. Awe.
In-Person Event
Fri. May 19th 2023 - Mon. May 22nd 2023 + Add to Calendar
Mahon Hall
