Exciting MISSA Update!

The Board is delighted to announce that we will be returning to Pearson College in 2026!

Some changes to look forward to:

MISSA will be the only group on campus.
Four of the five dorms have air conditioning, with the fifth expecting installation by next summer.
The beds have new thicker, breathable mattresses.
No bunk beds.
A stunning waterfront campus located on beautiful Pedder Bay!

As usual, the focus will be on providing high-caliber and thoroughly inspiring workshops to set your creative souls on fire! To that end, after reviewing the facilities available at Pearson College as well as student feedback, we will be reaching out to the instructors who were scheduled for 2025 as well as other seasoned innovators and artistic practitioners, as we develop a program for 2026. Marsha did an amazing job in creating 2025’s workshop schedule and we want to capitalize on this great work.

Volunteer Opportunities!
We are looking for volunteers who will assist with fundraising activities such as the upcoming auction, membership drive and grant writing. We want to focus our attention on ensuring a long and sustainable future for the organization. We are also looking for volunteers to sit on the Board of Directors.

If you have time, energy and skills, now is the time to step forward as MISSA embarks on a renewed and vibrant path into the future!

Thank you to everyone who has sent words of encouragement and support to the organization as we continue to regroup and make strides forward! The Board is excited to keep you informed with updates, as we make plans to return to our original home at Pearson College. It is rather like “Back to the Future!”

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.

MISSA Board of Directors

missa@missa.ca

MISSA MAGIC

 

Each year artists from near and far come together to share in a spirited creative exchange at MISSA’s Summer Arts Program. The Summer Arts Program takes place on Southern Vancouver Island, close to Victoria, B.C. This rugged natural environment is the perfect backdrop for artistic exploration and expression. It’s easy to see why many participants return year after year to be part of this ‘MISSA Magic’.

Donate