Visual Arts Committee Presents:
Featured Artist: David Densmore
Community Show: Movement
Installation Day: Wednesday, September 24th; 10:30am – 12pm
Art Opening: Friday, September 26th; 5:30pm – 7pm
On Display: September 26th – October 21st
Pickup: Wednesday, October 22nd; 10:15am – 12pm
Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee invites the community to participate in and attend the upcoming art exhibit, Movement. This community show explores the idea of movement in all its forms—whether physical, emotional, spiritual, or environmental. Movement can be captured in the graceful arc of a dancer, the changing of the tides, the shifting of seasons, or even the stirring of the human heart.
Island artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to contribute their interpretation of this theme. From painting and photography to sculpture, textiles, and beyond, each piece will reflect the many ways movement shapes our world and our lives.
Community art shows at Orcas Center are open to all island artists—emerging or established. They are an opportunity to showcase local talent, foster connection, and celebrate the vibrant creativity of our neighbors. To participate, artists should bring ready-to-display work to the Madrona Room on Wednesday, September 24 between 10:30am and 12pm.
On Installation Day, the artist will fill out two labels including title, artist name, the medium, and the price, (or denoted NFS). One label will be attached to the artwork, the second will be given to the committee. The artist will also fill out an Artist Agreement and Sales Information Sheet if she or he does not already have one on file. All placement and hanging of the art will be done by the VAC.
Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday, September 26th.
To learn more about exhibiting your art, commission structures, and upcoming shows, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC
Featured Artist: David Densmore
Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) invites you to the next Art Opening on Friday, September 26 from 5:30–7:00pm, featuring an Artist Talk with David Densmore at 6:00pm. This special evening will showcase Densmore’s work in the lobby gallery, alongside the community exhibit “Movement” in the Madrona Room.
David Densmore’s paintings celebrate the landscapes of Orcas Island and the people who have cherished them for generations. “I’m showing paintings of Orcas Island and environs that honor the soul and depth of these lands and the people who have loved them,” he explains. “Something soft, something calm, something joyful, something challenging, something playful, something odd, something familiar, something strange. Perhaps these paintings can live within you as you enter back into the landscape.”
David’s creative journey spans decades and many mediums. After studying metalworking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he designed jewelry in New York City before moving to Orcas Island nearly 40 years ago. Since then, his artistry has taken many forms: from cardboard masks for the Halloween dance and parade costumes, to jewelry at the Artworks, carved rattles, bowls, and totemic sculptures. For the past 25 years, he has turned his attention to painting the island’s landscapes, capturing their spirit and vitality. In addition to his visual art, David has written lyrics for many of Susan Osborn’s recordings and released his own album, Brainstem Bouquet, available on Bandcamp. More of his work can be found at www.ddensmore.com.
Join us on September 26 for an evening of refreshments, community, and a vibrant display of art from David Densmore and local islanders. The exhibit will remain on display through October 21.
