About Us

Semiahmoo Arts is an umbrella organization dedicated to supporting the arts community in White Rock and South Surrey. The Council facilitates collaborative cultural endeavors and supports artists in a variety of creative disciplines. From community outreach to mentorship, the Arts Council is an active and pro-active team working to foster a thriving and diverse art community.

Vision

Arts for Everyone.

Mission

Semiahmoo Arts is a catalyst for strengthening the arts and
their value in our community.

Values

Inspiration, innovation, inclusion, collaboration.

Get Involved

Become a member

We create opportunities for local artists to display their artwork, both online and in-person exhibitions at our own Turnbull Gallery. We are dedicated to providing classes for both youth and adults as well as facilitating community dance, music and literary events. We value your support.

Volunteering

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please click the button below and fill out the form. Our staff will get back to you!

Ulee’s Campaign

Dr. Ulduz (Ulee) Maschaykh was raised in Cologne, Germany, and came to the Executive Director at SAS in 2019 with an impressive resume that included bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Bonn, and worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Meet our instructors

Emma Mayer

Pottery

Nina Mudry

Mixed Media

Tony O'Regan

Painting & Drawing

Kelly Ulrich

Painting

Bette Hurd

Painting

Bryce Willushaw

Painting & Drawing

Marlene Strain

Painting

John Wright

Pottery

Kacey Hughes

Pottery

Jennifer Russell

Pottery

Tomas Espinoza

Mixed Media

Daniel Charlton

Mixed Media

Eva Ediger

Pottery

History

1969

Beginning in 1969, members of the White Rock Painting and Sketch Club, White Rock Players Club, and White Rock Overture Society met to discuss the need for an arts society and plan its implementation.