Our Mission

Ptarmigan’s purpose is to provide creative opportunities for our island communities through education and engagement in the arts. We nurture creativity in our island communities by providing creative artistic opportunities to emerging and established artists, community members of all ages and abilities, and our island visitors.

About Ptarmigan Arts

Ptarmigan Arts Society is a community arts organization and registered charity based on Pender Island, BC that delivers arts programs, workshops and events to the Southern Gulf Islands and Greater Victoria. The organization has been in existence since 1991, and is known for its innovative and inspirational artistic programming in areas such as music, theatre, filmmaking, dance, and visual arts. 

We work to make sure our programs are inclusive and accessible, appealing to people ranging from seniors to preschoolers. Our focus on community building through the arts ensures that programs are readily available to people who are disadvantaged by financial barriers, disabilities or geographical isolation. Ptarmigan’s work helps all members of our society to live healthier, happier, and more creative lives.

Core Values

• We believe the arts are essential to a vibrant and happy community

• We believe the arts should include a diverse variety of artistic disciplines and creative expressions

• We are dedicated to inclusivity and believe it is imperative that creative opportunities be available to everyone regardless of geographic, socio-economic, or health-related barriers.

• We value artistic and administrative excellence and integrity in any initiative that we provide or sponsor