There’s something special about Salt Spring Island. Its natural beauty and peaceful way of life have inspired artists for generations. Over the years, painters, potters, musicians, and poets have flocked to its shores, transforming the traditional farming community into a creative sanctuary. Today, this is home to a vibrant artistic...
Salt Spring Island may be small, but in terms of locally made options — we are mighty. With a summer microclimate more akin to the Mediterranean than the Pacific Northwest, our little island has created a fertile environment to foster some of the world's best makers, bakers, crafters, artists,...
Shopping on Salt Spring Island is a one-of-a-kind experience. Charming boutiques line the streets, while wineries dot the scenic countryside. There are a host of artisan studios, tasting rooms, farm stands, and galleries to explore, filled with gourmet delicacies and local handicrafts. Every shop is unique, and whether you’re interested...
At Artcraft, we celebrate and encourage the handmade movement every day. Here are four ways that items made by hand differ from factory-made goods and why they're a better choice in many situations.
There's a lot of talk about buying local these days, and there are many good reasons for looking close to home first when there's something you want to buy. Supporting small businesses, local entrepreneurs and artists brings positive economic and social impacts to your community. And just as important, buying local can be...
Stories of Black homesteaders on Salt Spring Island to explore during Black History Month.
BC Buy Local Week runs from December 2 to 8 this year. According to BCBuyLocal.com, the average Canadian spends around $1600 on travel, food, drinks, and gifts during the holidays. BC Buy Local Week encourages consumers to shift 1% of that spending — just $15 — to a local business,...
The back-to-school season means parents are being asked to restock school supplies, and others may be thinking about their own arts and craft needs with the turn to fall. At the same time, how to create art sustainably is a growing concern. In addition to materials becoming more pricey during...
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Artcraft Gallery celebrates Indigenous participants in the 2023 season, including many artists for whom the Gulf Islands are their ancestral territory. The Artcraft Indigenous Pilot Project seeks to remove barriers to participation in the show, and to build relationships between Salt Spring Arts, its audiences...
Artcraft artist Sibéal Foyle gives insight into her work drawing and painting animal species at risk and what Artcraft means to her in this documentary short.
Lavender & Black founders Awatief Daniels and Ben Henzler share insight into why they started their organic farm and handcrafted wellness products, and what Artcraft means to them, in this documentary short.
Artcraft jewelry maker and silversmith Álvaro Sánchez gives insight into his craft and what Artcraft means to him in this documentary short.
