Monthly meetings
– guest speakers
– featured member artists
– meet other artists
Scholarships
Spring Art Show
Workshops-by-the-Sea
January Social
Art Chat monthly newsletter
Facebook page
February mini-workshops
Library of art books, magazines and videos
Annual Point-of-View Challenge where each member creates their interpretation of a selected photo
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Exhibits
Voluteering opportunities
Social Events

Please note different times for meetings
(day or evening):

• October, April, May, June
    EVENINGS from 7-9 pm

• November, December, February, March
    DAYTIME from 2-4 pm

– First Monday of the month October to June (except for January social)
– Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney  2 – 4 pm or 7 – 9pm (see above)
– SPAC ‘business’ usually at the beginning of the meeting
– inspiring guest speakers discussing their art, style and choice of medium;
slide shows or powerpoint presentations and their artwork displayed
– featured member artists
– socializing before the meeting and at coffee break to meet other artists
– refreshments included (coffee, tea, juice, light snacks)
– library of books available to borrow

“The SPAC Hospital Art Exhibition is dedicated to the premise that arts & culture can do for the healing spirit what treatment & technology can do for the ailing body. SPAC strives to present an exhibit that encourages thoughtful contemplation, offering patients, staff & visitors a chance to experience the healing soothing & inspiring powers of creative expression. It is the hope of SPAC to encourage both the participation & the interest in art and culture.”

Cathy Schulhauser, Melinda Neal & Nicola Furlong are doing a spectacular job promoting and organizing the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Art Exhibition. The team and the exhibit were featured in the October 18 issue of Seaside Magazine, ‘The Secret Healing Powers at Saanich Peninsula Hospital’. Kudos for getting some well deserved publicity!

Thanks to Cathy, the exhibit from May 2018 was freshened up by moving pieces around to different locations. There have been 6 pieces of art sold since May. The number of works being sold is increasing with every changeover which is both exciting and encouraging for both the organizers and the artists!

Photography is now being accepted– we welcome work in that medium. All works must meet SPAC hanging standards as always. Also new is the opportunity to hang artwork in the hospital’s Board room. In addition, there will be more SPAC artwork hung in the main entrance hallway, as the hospital clears out its permanent collection from that area, as well as in the Executive Hallway.

The number of SPAC artists bringing in work has increased, including the pieces under glass. If you have not entered work previously, you may want to consider this viable venue! The number of entries accepted is 2 oil or acrylic and 4 under glass. Artwork that has colours found in nature and with a healing theme is encouraged. Only art under glass may be hung in acute and extended care halls, due to Infection Control directives and the need to clean should an outbreak occur.

Spring changeover will be Tues May 7, 2019    ~      11:00AM – 1:00PM

SPAC Hospital Artwork Registration Form