Visual Arts Committee Presents:

Featured Artist: Ponch Immel

Community Show: Ceramics and Watercolors

On Display through November 19th
Pick up: Wednesday, November 20th from 10:15am – 12pm

Featured Artist: Ponch Immel

Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is pleased to present the next Art Opening, Friday, October 25 from 5:30pm – 7pm with featured artist, Ponch Immel in the lobby, and a community show of Ceramics and Watercolors in Madrona Room.

While drawing and sculpting sand at the beach in Minnesota at just three years old, Ponch Immel had a realization that creating art was what she was meant to do. She pursued an art-studies program but found that conventional art education stifled her creativity. Looking to books and museums for inspiration, Ponch set out on a mission of artistic exploration – no medium would remain untouched – which has resulted in an immensely eclectic portfolio.

“Creativity is a muscle that needs to be exercised,” she says, “When an idea strikes, I don’t know exactly how it is going to come together. I just pick up a pencil, or a block of wood, or a paintbrush, and just start – following where it takes me.”

Ponch’s body of work includes linocuts, oil paintings, wood carvings, found items, and more. She enjoys the process of creating, feeling satisfied with a piece once only she’s able to explore a different path than before. “I create art for myself. And when I discover something new about a process or medium, that’s invigorating. Art for me is a soulful practice – there are no mistakes, just a different path to take – and everyone can be creative with something. It’s the process of doing that’s important.”

Come to the opening exhibit featuring Ponch Immel, and join us for refreshments and a community show of Ceramics and Watercolors by local islanders this Friday, October 25 starting at 5:30pm. This show will be on display through November 19. For more information visit www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC or email vac@OrcasCenter.org. 

Community Show: Ceramics and Watercolors

Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is calling all Orcas artists to showcase your creativity and passion for ceramics and watercolors!

Community shows are open to ALL island artists, beginning and experienced alike. Its purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate the creativity of our neighbors! To exhibit in a community show, an artist needs to come on the Delivery Day (for this show, Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:15am – 12pm with their artwork ready to be hung or displayed on a podium. Join us for the reception on Friday, October 25th starting at 5:30pm to see the full show with featured artist, Ponch Immel!

Important Dates:

Art Drop-Off: Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:15am – 12pm
Art Opening: Friday, October 25th from 5:30pm – 7pm
On Display through November 19th
Pick up: Wednesday, November 20th from 10:15am – 12pm

To learn more about exhibiting your art, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC