Artist Talks: Archipelago - Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea

Join us for two inspiring artist talks, featuring artists from both the Southern Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands, as they delve into their inspirations and creative processes tied to the Salish Sea. Hear firsthand how the region's unique landscape influences their work in these enriching discussions at the San Juan Island Grange.

Archipelago Artist Talk - Session 1

Saturday, September 23, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

San Juan Island Grange

Join us for an engaging and insightful artist talk, featuring three Southern Gulf Islands Artists and three San Juan Islands artists, as part of the Archipelago: Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea exhibition. This special event provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their inspirations, creative processes, and the connections they've forged with the Salish Sea and its surrounding islands. This conversation serves as a platform for both the artists and attendees to engage in meaningful cultural exchange, fostering a deeper understanding of the art and its origins.

SPEAKERS:

Southern Gulf Islands Artists exhibition at SJIMA, September 22 - December 4, 2023:

Temoseng Chazz Elliott, Jane Kidd, Joanna Rogers

San Juan Islands Artists who exhibited on Salt Spring Island, BC, Spring 2023:

Danielle Dean, Joe Miller, Glenn Hendrick

The event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the San Juan Island Grange from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the creative minds behind the works showcased in the Archipelago exhibition, and to appreciate the remarkable artistic talent the Salish Sea region has to offer.

Archipelago Artist Talk - Session 2

Saturday, September 23, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

San Juan Island Grange

Join us for the second session of the Archipelago Artist Talk series, featuring a new group of six artists from the Southern Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands. Dive deeper into the stories and inspirations behind the works displayed in the Archipelago: Contemporary Art of the Salish Sea exhibition, and learn how these artists have been influenced by the beauty and vitality of the Salish Sea and its surrounding islands.

SPEAKERS:

Southern Gulf Islands Artists exhibition at SJIMA, September 22 - December 4, 2023:

Anna Gustafson, John Macdonald, Sam Montalbetti

San Juan Islands Artists who exhibited on Salt Spring Island, BC, Spring 2023:

RaVae Luckhart, Raven Skyriver, Tom Small

This event is open to the public and will take place at the San Juan Island Grange from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Engage with the artists as they share their perspectives and creative journeys, and discover the connections that bind the art and the artists to the unique landscape of the Salish Sea region.

Both artist talk events are generously sponsored by The Honeywell Charitable Fund, Town of Friday Harbor, Washington State Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Browne's Home Center, Printonyx, Harbor Rentals, and anonymous gifts. We look forward to welcoming you to an enriching and informative discussion about the art of the Salish Sea.