About Us
Semiahmoo Arts Society (SAS) is a community organization and registered charity that provides opportunities for “arts for everyone” in the South Surrey White Rock area. We believe that art and its creation is foundational to a healthy community, and that everyone should have access to the many health and social benefits of participating in art making.
Vision
Art is a foundation of our healthy society.
Mission
We actively work to amplify and unify our diverse arts and culture community.
Values
Inspiration, innovation, inclusion, collaboration.
Meet Our Team
Amanda Silvers, Executive Director
executivedirector@semiahmooarts.com
Emmanuelle Culp, Facilities Coordinator
facilities@semiahmooarts.com
Emily Masdin, Program Coordinator
courselead@semiahmooarts.com
Nina Mudry, Outreach & Events Coordinator
outreach@semiahmooarts.com
Rossana Inarejo, Office Administrator
admin@semiahmooarts.com
Accounts Payable
finance@semiahmooarts.com
General Inquiries
info@semiahmooarts.com
Get Involved
Become a member
We create opportunities for local artists to display their artwork in exhibitions at our own Turnbull Gallery and also to sell artwork in the SAS Shop. Membership also offers special discounts for workshops.
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.
1984
In 1984, the White Rock Players Club requested funding from the White Rock City Council to renovate their theatre.