Journal
Celebrating 25 years of Charles van Sandwyk
Charles van Sandwyk is one of the pillars of the Salish Sea Market. He’s been with us since the beginning of the store, and everyday is part of the magic that is the Market.
His beautiful, whimsical and cherished work greets our visitors at the door and they are immediately drawn in to take a closer look.
From the Salish Sea to the international stage… Marianne Enhörning ventures out!
In the life of an artist there is constant shift, an ever-changing landscape of challenges and opportunities. First there are the myriad of ideas that come up, then there’s what to do with them all. The life of an artist is a pretty busy place. Read more...
3, 2, 1... Let's celebrate!
It’s official, the Salish Sea Market has a taken up residence online!
We are so pleased to be able to share the beauty, wonder and talent of our artists and artisans, with the whole wide world. Read More...
What exactly is the Salish Sea and how did it get its name?
The Salish Sea is a combination of three bodies of water, stretching from Campbell River on Vancouver Island south to Washington State. In 2010, in a ceremony of reconciliation with the coastal First Nations, and Canadian and American governments, the Strait of Georgia, the Juan de Fuca Strait and Puget Sound were given the name Salish Sea. This is to honour and recognize that this area is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish nations Read More...
