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SUMMARY:March Art Opening: Indigenous Art
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nIndigenous Art\nArt Opening: Friday\, March 20th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: March 20th – April 21st \nIndigenous Art Featuring Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph\, Chief Janice George\, Luke Marston\, & Stan Greene \nAll are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday\, Mar. 20th from 5:30 to 7 p.m.\, featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit the VAC page.
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-indigenous-art-portraits/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:February Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Susan Slapin\nCommunity Show: Bugs\, Insects\, Spiders\, Oh my!\nOpening: Friday\, February 13th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: February 13th – March 18th \n[Description coming soon…] \nAll are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday\, Feb. 13th from 5:30 to 7 p.m.\, featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-susan-slapin-and-bugs-insects-spiders-oh-my/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T173000
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SUMMARY:Art Opening: VAC Group Show
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nCommunity Show:\nVAC Group Show\nArt Opening: Friday\, January 16th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: January 16th – February 11th \nTo start the new year\, Orcas Center is pleased to announce an exhibit featuring the artwork of Orcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee members. This committee is responsible for organizing the community art shows and featured artist shows throughout the year\, and is composed of an eclectic group of artists who work in a wide range of mediums. The participants in this show will be Carol Ann Anderson\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Sarah Crigger\, Leon Rosenblatt\, Julie Rusby\, Avi Shmueli\, Julia Summers\, Marjorie Taylor\, and Kathleen Youngren. \nAll are invited to attend the Art Opening on Friday\, Jan. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.\, featuring live entertainment and complimentary refreshments. Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/vac-group-show/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Opening: Here Comes The Sun
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nCommunity Show:\nHere Comes the Sun\nInstallation Day: Thursday\, November 20th; from 10:30am – 12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, November 21st; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: November 21st – December 21st (ish)\nPickup: Monday\, December 22nd (tentative) \nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is excited to present the next community show art opening: Here Comes the Sun on Friday\, November 21 from 5:30pm – 7pm. \nAs the year draws to a close and the days slowly begin to lengthen\, Here Comes the Sun invites you to celebrate the return of light\, warmth\, and renewal through the lens of community creativity. Through art\, we find strength to face obstacles\, moments of solace\, and renewed joy. This uplifting exhibition showcases local artists of all ages and backgrounds reflecting on themes of hope\, transformation\, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Whether inspired by personal growth\, seasonal change\, or the enduring cycles of nature\, each piece honors the resilience and beauty that come with new beginnings. \nJoin us in honoring the creative spark that brings our community together and illuminates the path forward! \nCommunity shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors! To exhibit in a community show\, an artist needs to come on the Installation Day (for this show\, Thursday\, November 20th) with their artwork ready to be displayed or hung. No more than two pieces per artist\, please! \nOn 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, November 21st.  \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \n  \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-here-comes-the-sun/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Opening: Alexis Terry Bouchard / Art of Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist:\nAlexis Terry Bouchard\n\nCommunity Show: Art of Recycling\n\nInstallation Day: Wednesday\, October 22nd; from 10:30am – 12pm\nArt Opening and Fashion Show: Friday\, October 24th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: October 24th – November 18th\nPickup: Wednesday\, November 19th \nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) welcomes wall art\, 3-dimensional work\, and wearable fashion made from discarded or found materials for this community show! There will be a fashion show and artist talk on opening night. More information to follow! \nCommunity shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors! To exhibit in a community show\, an artist needs to come on the Installation Day (for this show\, October 22nd) with their artwork ready to be displayed or hung. \nOn 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, October 24th. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \nFeatured Artist: Alexis Terry Bouchard\n“The Space Between”\n\nAlexis Terry Bouchard is a professionally trained painter and Ikebana artist who grows her own flowers and creates clay vessels\, sculptures\, and paintings. Her work is inspired by the beauty and bounty of Orcas Island. Alexis offers one-of-a-kind floral arrangements\, hand-formed ceramics\, and colorful floral paintings\, prints and cards for sale through her garden studio\, Flower Moon Floral. \nArtist Statement: \n\n“I paint and make art to connect to and show my appreciation and curiosity of the natural world using color\, shape and meaning. My art is a dance between what is seen and unseen\, conscious and subconscious\, the past and the present\, and the relationship between our physical and spiritual experience. The ways in which memory\, history\, emotion and perception can inform the present moment continue to drive my desire to create. A painting can synthesize and mark this complexity in a unique and surprising way. And while I may control the start of a painting I am often surprised by the end result. Early in my career I was influenced by children\, untrained artists and differently abled  thinkers as these makers had an immediacy and rawness to their art making I found honest and limitless. Continuously inspired by the beauty and magic within our natural world I often find meaning and complexity in the simplest natural forms.” \n  \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-alexis-bouchard-recycling/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Opening: David Densmore / Movement
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: David Densmore\n\nCommunity Show: Movement\n\nInstallation Day: Wednesday\, September 24th; 10:30am – 12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, September 26th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: September 26th – October 21st\nPickup: Wednesday\, October 22nd; 10:15am – 12pm \nOrcas 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. \nIsland 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. \nCommunity 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. \nOn 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, September 26th. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \n\nFeatured Artist: David Densmore\n\n \nOrcas 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. \nDavid 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.” \nDavid’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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-david-densmore-movement/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Kathy Youngren\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Susan Singleton / Friends & Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artists:\nKathleen Youngren\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Susan Singleton\nCommunity Show: Friends and Collaborations\nInstallation Day: Thursday\, August 21st from 10:30am-12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, August 22nd  from 5:30-7pm\nOn Display: August 22nd – September 23rd\nPickup: Wednesday\, September 24th from 10:30am-12pm \nFriends and Collaborations is a celebration of the bonds that bring people together – through friendship\, shared vision\, and the creative process itself. This community art show invites you to explore works that reflect not only the theme of friendship\, but also the magic of making something together. \nFrom paintings inspired by lifelong companionship to collaborative pieces like community quilts\, the show highlights how creativity thrives in connection. This exhibition is a testament to the beauty of shared effort\, and honors the ways art builds bridges and deepens relationships. \nCommunity shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors! To exhibit in a community show\, an artist needs to come on the Installation Day (for this show\, Thursday August 21st) with artwork ready to be displayed or hung. Limit two pieces of art per artist\, please! \nOn 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, August 22nd.  \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC\n \n\nGroup Show: “Balance”\nKathleen Youngren\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Susan Singleton\nJoin us for this special group show of three talented artists and longtime friends: Kathy Youngren\, Mary Jane Elgin\, and Susan Singleton! \nKathleen Youngren\n\n \nI describe most of my paintings as “abstract landscapes”\, I choose to mystify rather than clarify my images. I want to engage the viewer as a voyeur\, invite them to “come into the painting” and experience a very personal journey. My painting process is a bit of a journey as well. I never really know where I am going when I start and the hardest part is knowing when to stop. \nAlthough I was raised surrounded by my Dad’s very realistic paintings\, I was never interested in creating a representational image. I started studying with Terry Johnson about twenty years ago. I learned the formalities of composition\, color\, visual perspective\, edges\, values\, shapes and light with Terry\, but gradually my images became more and more abstract and the process became so much more fun. \n\nMary Jane Elgin \n\n \nA love of the Natural World and the experience of creating art to reflect it and resonate with it\, have guided me throughout my life as an artist. Clay is my vehicle for redefining the empty space in front of me\, for materializing a thought and bringing substance to a vision. The relationship of form\, the tension and interaction between the exterior and interior spaces of a piece intrigues me. I cut through my pieces allowing the spaces to bleed into each other\, revealing a fresh\, complex new balance. \nInitially I had guidance in ceramics from two wonderful teachers\, Ann Sears and Jim Heuston\, but through the past twenty years of my exploration into ceramics\, I have been largely self taught. These days I learn and take inspiration from my students\, particularly from those who have become accomplished ceramicists\, who constantly present me with new challenges while pursuing their own artistic paths and help me discover new was of making and looking. \nI start each piece by creating its basic form\, through hand building or throwing. After it has dried to a soft leather-hard\, I draw my design directly onto the clay. I then carve away the negative spaces and start the refining of the design\, paying attention to the inside as well as the outside of each piece. Then the piece is allowed to dry fully and bisque. Glaze is applied carefully with a combination of brush work and pouring. Finally the piece goes into a glaze firing in my electric kin or in our group wood fire kiln. \nSusan Singleton\nSingleton’s inspiration springs from the natural world with its intricate simplicity\, balance\, textures\, scale and light. Using handmade papers and paint\, she builds her artwork as layered architectural surfaces\, each piece a unique record marking time\, light and air. \nHer large-scale Ziggurats and other works of art have graced the lobbies and walls of some of the most beautiful hotels\, museums\, galleries\, and private residences around the world. \n“It’s good to leave each day behind\, like flowing water\, free of sadness. Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing.”   – Rumi \n\n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-kathy-youngren-mary-jane-elgin-susan-singleton/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: 2025 Orcas Artist Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nThe Orcas Artist Studio Tour\n\nOpening Reception\, Friday\, July 25th 5:30-7pm\nOn display at Orcas Center July 25th – August 19th\n \n\nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center\, and the The Orcas Artists’ Studio Tour are excited to present the Studio Tour Art Opening on Friday\, July 25 from 5:30-7pm in the Madrona Room. \nJoin us in the Madrona Room and Orcas Center Lobby to preview the works of artists participating in this year’s studio tour. This free event features artists working in painting\, printmaking\, stone cutting\, woodwork\, blacksmithing\, encaustics\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, sculpture\, photography\, jewelry\, and more. \nThe Studio Tour is an annual self-guided tour around Orcas where local\, working artists open their studios to the public. Individuals will be able to see an artist’s process first-hand\, meet the artists and ask questions about techniques and inspiration\, and purchase their most recent work. This year’s tour takes place over August 8th\, 9th\, and 10th.  \n\nPlease note – The Studio Tour exhibit will not be viewable in the Madrona Room from 12:30pm – 2:15pm on Saturday\, August 9th\, due to the Children’s Concert. The Lobby will remain open to the public. 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-2025-orcas-artist-studio-tour/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250723
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Zoe Osenbach / Botanicals and Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Zoe Osenbach\n\nCommunity Show: Botanicals and Blooms\nInstallation Day: Wednesday\, June 25th from 10:15am-12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, June 27th from 5:30-7pm\nOn Display: June 27th – July 22nd\nPickup: Wednesday\, July 23rd from 10:15am-12pm \nExplore our natural world with this community show featuring botanicals and blooms! Artists are encouraged to submit pieces that reflect personal interpretations of nature’s flora—whether realistic\, abstract\, or conceptual. We anticipate this being a large show\, so one to two items per artist please! (For example\, one larger piece\, or two smaller) \nCommunity shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors! To exhibit in a community show\, an artist needs to come on the Installation Day (for this show\, June 25th) with their artwork ready to be displayed or hung. \nOn 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, June 27th \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \nFeatured Artist: Zoe Osenbach\n\n \nOrcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is pleased to present the next Art Opening\, Friday\, June 27 from 5:30pm – 7pm with featured artist\, Zoe Osenbach in the lobby\, and a community show\, “Botanicals and Blooms” in the Madrona Room. \nZoe Osenbach is a process-oriented artist who approaches her art with a sense of play and curiosity. Gravitating toward found\, used\, and recycled materials\, she breathes new life into objects that others have discarded. For Zoe\, creative freedom often emerges from the constraints of using only what she can scavenge—whether it’s from the Exchange or a friend’s trash bin. She revels in taking things apart and discovering treasures inside\, which adds an element of chance and delight to the process. “Plus\,” Zoe says\, “Swinging a hammer is just thoroughly enjoyable.” \nBeyond her artistic practice\, Osenbach is a dedicated community organizer\, focused on giving fine artists opportunities for showcasing and selling their wares. She facilitates the Orcas Artists Studio Tour\, connecting artists and audiences through intimate glimpses into working studios – this year’s roster includes nearly 40 artists and takes place August 8 – 10. Additionally\, Zoe curates the annual Handmade Craft Market at Orcas Center each fall\, celebrating artisanal talent and handcrafted wares\, and is a dedicated volunteer of the Visual Arts Committee at Orcas Center\, which coordinates monthly art exhibits. \nThis summer’s exhibition offers a glimpse into Osenbach’s evolving body of work\, inviting viewers to discover the hidden stories and overlooked beauty beneath the plastic surfaces of everyday items\, and challenge the pervasiveness of our throwaway culture. \nJoin us for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist as well as enjoy the community show\, “Botanicals and Blooms” in the Madrona room\, Friday\, June 27 starting at 5:30pm. This exhibit will be on display through July 22. \n\nwww.zoemakesart.com\nwww.instagram.com/zoemakesart \n \n  \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-zoe-osenbach-botanicals/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Peter Fisher / Orcas Retrospectives
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist:\nPeter Fisher\nCommunity Show: Orcas Retrospectives\n\nInstallation Day: Thursday\, May 22nd from 10:15am – 12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, May 23rd 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display: May 23rd – June 23rd\nPickup: Wednesday\, June 25th from 10:15am – 12pm \nFor this community show\, let’s celebrate the history and art of our beautiful island! \nWe are opening this show up to include pieces from artists who may have moved off-island or are no longer with us. Too often\, beautiful artwork and photographs depicting our community live in individual collections\, hidden from the public eye. Not this time! \nFor this show\, we’re looking for recognizable Orcas landmarks or people from past or current Orcas Island artists. Artwork on display for this show does not need to be for sale. We are just excited to appreciate the talent of Orcasonians from both the present and past. \nDuring intake\, in addition to the title and artist\, we will ask for a one-sentence description on how the piece is connected to Orcas. For example: \n \nBarbara Meyer (1918-2009)\nFirst Eastsound Airport Office (Built in 1947) \nBarbara was a beloved watercolorist who called Orcas her home for over 25 years. \nFrom the Collection of Bethany Marie\nNot for Sale \n  \n  \nPlease feel free to bring in your photographs\, artwork\, sculptures\, and more! Whether you are a current island artist\, or have work in your collection from former islanders that deserve a bigger audience than your living room – We welcome you for this show! \nOn Installation Day\, you 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. \nArtists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the Artist Reception on Friday\, May 23rd from 5:30pm – 7pm. \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, commission structures\, and upcoming shows\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \n\nFeatured Artist: Peter Fisher\n\n\n \nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is proud to announce a special art exhibition from Peter Fisher\, opening on Friday\, May 23 at 5:30pm\, celebrating the cultural\, spiritual\, and natural significance of Madrona Point. \nPresented in honor of the ancestral burial ground of the Lummi Nation and the three historic cemeteries at Madrona Point\, this exhibit features works that explore the beauty of the land and our deep connection to the past. Through Peter Fisher’s stunning photography\, the exhibition reflects the community’s journey to preserve this sacred site. \n“In 1984\, I began documenting Madrona Point when it was threatened by development\,” said Peter C. Fisher\, Orcas Island Historical Museum President. “This place\, the spiritual and geographic heart of Orcas Island\, carries profound meaning. Art became my way of honoring its story and helping others feel its sacred presence.” \nThe exhibition revisits a pivotal community moment\, when over 20 artists came together in 1986 in the first group show at Orcas Center to raise awareness and support the preservation of Madrona Point. The Madrona Point Committee was then formed\, and their collective efforts culminated in a historic land transfer to the Lummi Nation in 1990. \n“This show is about more than history\,” Fisher added. “It’s about the enduring power of place\, spirit\, and community. Art\, at its best\, can be a vessel for healing\, memory\, and transformation.” \nPeter Fisher will also be holding a free slide show and talk on June 7 at 2 PM on the Orcas Center main stage\, discussing how the Orcas and Lummi community joined together in the 1980’s to save Madrona Point\, and present further actions we can take to preserve this sacred land. Donations to the sponsors\, Orcas Center and the Historical Museum\, gladly accepted. More information can be found at https://orcascenter.org/event/a-call-to-action-the-preservation-of-madrona-point/. \nJoin us for the art opening reception on Friday\, May 23 at 5:30 PM with remarks by Peter C. Fisher\, Ron Myers on the piano\, light refreshments\, and a community show\, “Orcas Retrospectives” in the Madrona Room. \nwww.petercfisher.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-peter-fisher-orcas-retrospectives/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: A*OK and High School Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:A*OK Arts for Kids and the Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nA*OK and High School Student Art Show\nArt Opening: Friday\, April 25th from 4:30pm – 6pm\nOn Display: April 25th – May 19th\nLobby Gallery & Madrona Room \nTo celebrate our island youth\, a student art exhibit is being hosted at the Orcas Center from April 25 – May 19th. The show features art created in A*OK classes\, Kindergarten through 8th grade\, as well as pieces from the Orcas Island High School. \nWe hope to see you at the opening and artist reception – Friday\, April 25th from 4:30pm – 6pm in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center. Orcas Island High School art students will be giving brief talks about their work and these presentations should not be missed! \nThis school year\, Art for Orcas Kids engaged K-8th grade students in a variety of hands-on art projects\, exploring new creative techniques and personal expression. You will see a variety of works including Chinese New Year Snakes\, Día de los Muertos Skulls\, Snowy Owls\, Cardboard Self-Portraits\, Geometric and Organic Shape Collages\, and even 3-D optical illusion art with Agamographs. The Middle School Exploratory participated in a Fall Guest Artist Series featuring painting\, felting\, charcoal\, and portrait illustration. In addition\, over the winter\, the students worked on Play production by developing and creating Sets and Props for the Middle School Play. \nThe exhibit in the lobby features the diverse talents of Orcas High School students from beginner to advanced\, including our AP-level artists. This exhibition showcases a wide range of projects\, from teacher-guided pieces to fully developed student-driven artworks\, reflecting both skill development and personal expression. The show includes sculptures\, paintings\, drawings\, collages\, and more\, capturing the vibrant energy and passion of youth. Don’t miss the AP artist reception on the evening of Friday\, April 25th\, where our advanced students will share insights into their work during a special Q&A session. Come celebrate the boundless creativity and enthusiasm of our young artists!
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-aok-and-high-school-show-2025/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20241127T013333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T042045Z
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SUMMARY:On Display: Peter Olesen / Elements
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist:\nPeter Olesen – An Echo of Light\nCommunity Show: Art and the Elements\nOn Display: March 21st – April 21st\nPickup: Wednesday\, April 23rd\, 10:15am – 12pm \n\n \nPeter Olesen is a Danish-born\, Orcas resident known for his emotive and evocative landscape photography. With a career spanning over six decades\, Olesen has exhibited his work nationally and has garnered widespread recognition for his unique ability to capture the essence of space and time that resonates deeply with viewers. His photography has been featured in numerous publications\, galleries and exhibitions\, as well as in private and corporate collections. \nOlesen’s exhibit\, “An Echo of Light” features landscapes of the American West with black and white gelatin silver prints – A process which involves coating film and paper with a light-sensitive silver gelatin emulsion which is exposed and then crafted in the darkroom for a final print. The process produces images unequaled in depth and richness of tone. \nConsidering himself a “Witness to Light\,” Olesen aims to faithfully record and interpret a sense of place. “Landscape photography is my way of connecting with the world” Olesen states\, “It requires me to be present before releasing the shutter and it’s still exciting to see that image appear in the developer and discovering all the possibilities for a completed print that expresses a moment when light revealed its magic”. \n  \nwww.peterolesenimages.com \n \n\n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-peter-olesen-elements/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20241122T032741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T204659Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Textiles and Fiber Arts
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nTextiles and Fiber Arts\n\nOn Display: February 14th – March 19th\nPickup: Thursday\, March 20th from 10:15am-12pm \nCalling all textile and fiber artists – This show is for you! \nTextile artworks use plant\, animal\, or man-made fibers to make practical or decorative objects\, or a combination of both. Materials such as cotton\, wool\, silk\, acrylic\, nylon\, rayon\, and polyester are utilized through weaving\, knitting\, crocheting\, embroidery\, quilting\, and felting to create not only gorgeous works of art but practical every-day items as well. \nCommunity shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors! \n\nThe Textile and Fiber Arts exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center February 14th – March 19th. \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-textiles-and-fiber-arts/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20241122T031225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T022837Z
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SUMMARY:On Display: VAC Committee Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nThe VAC Show\nOn display at Orcas Center – January 17th – February 11th \n\nAbout 20 years ago\, a group of artists decided to take up the task of creating art exhibits at Orcas Center\, and The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) was born! No matter who has been on the committee in its various iterations\, these amazing volunteers spend hundreds of hours each year working with community members\, artists\, and cultural groups to bring engaging and visually compelling shows to the center. \n\nFor the first show of 2025\, we recognize the work of these dedicated artists and their tireless commitment to the arts on Orcas. Join us in celebrating the work of Kathy Youngren\, Leon Rosenblatt\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Julia Summers\, Sarah Crigger\, Zoe Osenbach\, Carol Ann Anderson\, Kirk Nozaki\, Marjorie Taylor\, Julie Rusby\, Brook Meinhardt\, and Avi Shmueli – Our current VAC committee members. \n\nThe Visual Arts Committee exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center January 17th – February 11th. \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-vac-committee-show-2025/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240827T035536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T074337Z
UID:13999-1732964400-1732982400@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:Handmade Craft Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nHandmade Craft Market\n\nSmall Business Saturday\nNovember 30 from 11am – 4pm \nThis Saturday\, November 30\, The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is excited to host a Handmade Craft Market from 11am – 4pm in the Black Box\, Madrona Room\, and Lobby. \nGet into the holiday spirit with festive music from the incomparable Martin Lund from 12pm – 2pm\, good eats and treats from Harmony Hive\, and a Santa story-time in the main theatre from 2pm – 2:30pm. Don’t miss homemade sweet treats and hot cider with donations benefitting Orcas Center. \nExplore the Black Box\, Lobby\, and Madrona Room which will feature over 20 local artists with handmade goods and crafts. You’re sure to get your shopping list completed with fantastic offerings in jewelry\, fiber arts\, fine arts\, home goods\, ceramics\, toys\, and more! \nIt’s a great way to kick off the holiday season and support our talented island community! \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/handmade-craft-market-2024/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240825T055229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T030815Z
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SUMMARY:VAC Art Exhibit: Animals in Art
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nAnimals in Art\n\nArt Pick up – December 20th from 12pm – 4pm\nOn display at Orcas Center November 22nd -December 20th\nDue to the holiday week and floor refinishing\, pickup will be on\nFriday\, December 20th from 12pm – 4pm\n \nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center\, is excited to host an exhibit celebrating our furry\, feathered\, and leathered island friends! \nCommunity 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. Fifty-four (54!) artists of all genres have submitted over 125 pieces of art for this fantastic community show. \nCome see what your talented neighbors have created! \n\nThe Animals in Art exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center through late December. \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/vac-art-exhibit-animals-in-art/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240827T063946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T005521Z
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SUMMARY:On Display: Ponch Immel / Ceramics & Watercolors
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Ponch Immel\n\nCommunity Show: Ceramics and Watercolors\n\nOn Display through November 19th\nPick up: Wednesday\, November 20th from 10:15am – 12pm \nFeatured Artist: Ponch Immel\nOrcas 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. \nWhile 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. \n“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.” \nPonch’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.” \nCome 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.  \nCommunity Show: Ceramics and Watercolors\n\nOrcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is calling all Orcas artists to showcase your creativity and passion for ceramics and watercolors! \nCommunity 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! \nImportant Dates: \nArt Drop-Off: Wednesday\, October 23rd from 10:15am – 12pm\nArt Opening: Friday\, October 25th from 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display through November 19th\nPick up: Wednesday\, November 20th from 10:15am – 12pm \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-ponch-immel/
LOCATION:Orcas Center – Madrona Room\, 917 Mount Baker Road\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240807T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T185245Z
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SUMMARY:On Display: Robert Dash / Drawings
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Robert Dash\n\nCommunity Show: Drawings and Prints\n\nOn Display through October 22nd\nPick up: Wednesday\, October 23rd from 10:15am – 12pm \nFeatured Artist: Robert Dash\n\n \n\n\nOrcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is pleased to present featured artist\, Robert Dash in the lobby\, and a community show of Drawings and Prints in the Madrona Room. \nRobert Dash is a science educator and photographer whose work features the complex textures and patterns of micro nature. He has exhibited in museums\, magazines\, and photography festivals in the US and overseas. Food Planet Future –\nUP CLOSE  borrows images from his traveling exhibition\, which explores Dash’s fascination with how the agricultural system impacts climate and biodiversity. He explains\, “Our food choices – what we eat\, how it’s grown\, and where we get it – hugely impacts the planet\, and we all have the ability to make changes to reduce or even reverse those impacts.” \nOver the past decade Dash has sought feedback and inspiration from portfolio review sessions sponsored by galleries\, museums\, publishers\, and collectors. Through that process\, Dash’s work has centered around a cohesive theme that can be sequenced to tell in-depth stories. \nDash’s recently-published book is titled Food Planet Future: The Art of Turning Food and Climate Perils Into Possibilities (Papadakis Publisher\, UK). Author David R. Montgomery wrote that Food Planet Future is “…an amazing visual feast with a terrific message!” \nThis exhibit will be on display through October 24. For more information visit www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC or email vac@OrcasCenter.org. \n\nFollow Robert online:\nwww.foodplanetfuture.com\nInstagram: @robertdashphotography
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-opening-robert-dash-drawings/
LOCATION:Orcas Center – Madrona Room\, 917 Mount Baker Road\, Eastsound\, WA\, 98245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240701T223416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T045751Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Julia Summers / Abstracts
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Julia Summers\n\nCommunity Show: Abstracts\nOn Display through September 24\nPick up: Wednesday\, September 25th from 10:15am – 12pm \nFeatured Artist: Julia Summers\n\n \nOrcas Center’s Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is excited to present the next Art Exhibit running August 23 – September 24 with featured artist\, Julia Summers in the lobby\, and a community show of Abstract Art in the Madrona Room. \nJulia Summers started her life as a photographer at the age of eight. She was bullied in school for wearing a patch and seeing with one eye. Her art teacher gave her an old Yashica camera inviting her to capture the world as she saw it. Julia loved exploring photography – it was something that she could do with one eye\, and excel at. \nThis gift has carried her for sixty-two years and a career as a documentary photographer. Julia’s photos have been seen in Ranger Rick and the International Wildlife Federation along with her contract work for National Geographic. \nAs the vision challenge progressed\, Julia began to create images of the world closer to home and began looking into the beauty of nature’s patterns – a world of intricate images that we normally would not see. Her fascination with the abstract designs a flower presents has been carrying her since and will display a series of images showing the Fibonacci Sequence – a sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones – as found in nature. \nStaying true to her passion\, Julia creates her art within the camera itself\, and takes pride in not altering her images\, noting\, “The most important thing I learned in school is that my images are either good or they’re not.” She prefers to spend her time exploring the world to find images\, not sitting in her studio editing software. “I find great joy when someone looks at one of my images and can feel the moment I was trying to capture.” \n\nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-julia-summers/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240620T014129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T060718Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: 2024 Orcas Artist Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nThe Orcas Artist Studio Tour\n\nOn display at Orcas Center July 26th – August 20\nOpening Reception\, Friday\, July 26th 5:30-7pm\n \n\nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center\, and the The Orcas Artists’ Studio Tour are excited to present the Studio Tour Art Opening on Friday\, July 26 from 5:30-7pm in the Madrona Room. \nJoin us in the Madrona Room and Orcas Center Lobby to preview the works of artists participating in this year’s studio tour. This free event features artists working in painting\, printmaking\, stone cutting\, woodwork\, blacksmithing\, encaustics\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, sculpture\, photography\, jewelry\, and more. Light refreshments will be served\, and musical entertainment will be provided by Madison West! \nThe Studio Tour is an annual self-guided tour around Orcas where local\, working artists open their studios to the public. Individuals will be able to see an artist’s process first-hand\, meet the artists and ask questions about techniques and inspiration\, and purchase their most recent work. This year\, the studio tour takes place over August 9\, 10\, and 11. \nThe Studio Tour show will be on display at Orcas Center until August 20 – Come to the Opening on July 26 to see what your talented neighbors have created! \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/art-exhibit-2024-orcas-artist-studio-tour/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240518T041740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T034435Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Terry Johnson & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nTerry Johnson and Friends\n\nArt Opening: Friday\, June 14th; 5:30pm – 7pm\nOn Display:  June 14th – July 22nd\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW TERRY’S CATALOGUE ONLINE \nA Retrospective Exhibition and Special Sales Event\n\nTerry Johnson has been painting\, teaching and mentoring aspiring artists on Orcas Island since 2003. His own work is in many national and international collections of museums\, colleges and universities\, as well as numerous private collections. \nJoin us for the Opening Exhibit Party on June 14th\, from 5:30-7pm with Ron Myers on the piano\, complimentary snacks and a wine bar! \nDecades and Dozens of Terry’s Paintings will be on display in the Orcas Center’s main lobby and ALL will be for sale at “Island Friendly” prices! And don’t miss the adjacent show in the Madrona Room featuring some of Terry’s former students and their artwork. \nExhibiting artists include: Avi Shmueli\, Barbara Gourley\, Barbara Wixom\, Betsy Nelson\, Christa Smith\, Mimi Peters\, Pearl Mudd\, Peter Carlson\, Shawna Franklin\, and Willie Williams.
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/terry-johnson-and-friends/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240407T181309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T072845Z
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SUMMARY:AOK and High School Art Show
DESCRIPTION:AOK Arts for Kids and the Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nAOK and High School Student Art Show\n\nArt Opening: Friday\, May 3rd at 5pm\nOn Display: May 3rd – June 11th\nLobby Gallery & Madrona Room \nTo celebrate our island youth\, a six-week student art exhibit is being hosted at the Orcas Center from May 3-June 12\, 2024. The show features art created in A*OK classes\, Kindergarten through 8th grade\, as well as pieces from the Orcas Island High School. \nWe hope to see you at the opening and artist reception – Friday\, May 3rd from 5:00 – 6:30 PM in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center. Orcas Island High School art students will be giving brief talks about their work and these presentations should not be missed. \nA*OK art projects this school year include polar bears\, collages\, painted clay Milagro hearts\, pastel butterflies and flowers\, Chiaozza sculptures\, Basquiat portraits\, student self portraits (some inspired by Frida Kahlo)\, Gustav Klimt Golden Trees\, Georgia O’Keeffe poppies\, fork Yetis\, texture creatures\, sugar skulls plus unique 3-D creature sculptures. \nHelp us celebrate 10 years of Art for Orcas Kids (A*OK) programming at the Orcas Public Schools. For a decade\, A*OK\, has operated as a program of Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) and partners with the Orcas Island School District. Art is a state mandated core subject and the school district works with A*OK to provide a dedicated classroom and Certified Teaching Staff alongside our Teaching Artists to provide public elementary and middle school classes. \nA*OK receives funding from the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF)\, ArtsFund Community Accelerator and ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission)\, as well as from fundraising events and generous private donations. To support our programs we hope you can join us at the upcoming EVERYTHING IS A*OK GALA & AUCTION! Sunday\, June 9th\, 2024 at 4:30 PM at Orcas Center. Tickets will be limited and go on sale May 1st. \nLearn more about the A*OK program and find out how to get involved. Find Art for Orcas Kids on these social media channels – Instagram\, Facebook. Please email us with any questions aokartfororcaskids@gmail.com
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/aok-and-high-school-art-show-opening/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T053621Z
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SUMMARY:On Display Now: From Time Immemorial
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee welcomes\nChildren of the Setting Sun:\nFrom Time Immemorial\n\nOn Display: March 29th – April 28th\n \n\n\nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is honored to welcome Children of the Setting Sun with their exhibit\, “From Time Immemorial” with an opening reception and film screening on Friday\, March 29 starting at 5:30pm in the Madrona Room. \nChildren of the Setting Sun’s mission is to create and share Indigenous stories of gratitude\, generosity\, and respect. They empower the minds and hearts of future generations. They will be showcasing some of the work of their people and bringing gratitude for all the wonderful opportunities to share. The Lummi people still fish here\, canoe here and take care of our ancestors here. This we are grateful for! \nJoin us as Children of the Setting Sun share the memories of our homeland and deepen understanding of the things they are working towards today. Come by the Orcas Center to see this powerful exhibit running through April 28th. Hyʻshqe!
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/from-time-immemorial/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20240203T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T173506Z
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SUMMARY:On Display: Avi Shmueli / Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nFeatured Artist: Avi Shmueli\n\nCommunity Show: Landscapes\nOn Display through March 26th\nPick up: Wednesday\, March 27th from 10:15pm – 12pm \nFeatured Artist: Avi Shmueli\n \n\n \nAfter moving to Orcas with his wife\, Andrea Reback\, a few years ago\, Avi Shmueli set out to acclimate to his new natural environment. It was green\, remote\, very quiet\, and often dark and wet. He picked up painting to process the new scenery: The fir\, tsuga\, red alder and hawthorn trees\, the moss\, ferns\, bracken\, elderberry and ocean spray. Working mostly in abstract landscapes with oil on canvas\, his work consists of outdoor scenes from the areas he covers on walks with his dog\, Ranger. \nWhile hesitant to call himself an “artist”\, Avi has a distinctive style which he feels has congealed over the past few years through study and exploring different disciplines. Writing\, printing\, and drawing never ‘stuck’\, but when he started oil painting\, he felt his creativity and inspiration unfold. \nAvi’s process involves taking many photographs – some stand on their own\, but others\, based on light\, shade\, and composition\, are best suited to be translated on canvas. Avi credits his art class with Terry Johnson as giving him regular motivation to pursue his art: \n“It’s the little things with in-person instruction that you can’t get from online classes – Watching someone hold a brush\, looking at how they work\, and having the positive encouragement from artists of all skills and experience levels. They have helped me to mature and grow immensely as an artist.” \n\n\n  \n\nCommunity Show: Landscapes\nLandscapes are the dynamic backdrop to our lives. They help define the self-image of the people within a specific region and give a sense of place that differentiates one area from another. Join us for this fantastic community show that explores the world around us. \nJoin us for this community show\, where 48 artists contributed over 75 works of art\, which is on display through March 26th. Community shows are open to ALL island artists\, beginning and experienced alike. It’s purpose it to showcase island art and celebrate the creativity of our neighbors! \nTo learn more about exhibiting your art\, please visit: www.OrcasCenter.org/VAC \nThis exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center March 1st – March 26th – Come see what your talented neighbors have created!
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/avi-shmueli-and-landscape-community-show/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20231222T023749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T232706Z
UID:12932-1706227200-1708991999@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:On Display: VAC Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nThe VAC Show\n\nOn display at Orcas Center January 26 – February 27\n \n\nAbout 20 years ago\, a group of artists decided to take up the task of creating art exhibits at Orcas Center\, and The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) was born! No matter who has been on the committee in its various iterations\, these amazing volunteers spend hundreds of hours each year working with community members\, artists\, and cultural groups to bring engaging and visually compelling shows to the center. \n\nFor the first show of 2024\, we honor the work of these dedicated artists and their tireless commitment to the arts on Orcas. Join us in celebrating the work of Kathleen Youngren\, Leon Rosenblatt\, Mary Jane Elgin\, Julia Summers\, Sarah Crigger\, Zoe Osenbach\, Carol Ann Anderson\, Kirk Nozaki\, Whitney Chamberlin\, Marjorie Taylor\, and Julie Rusby – Our current VAC committee members. \n\nThe Visual Arts Committee exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center through January 26 – February 27 – Come see what your talented neighbors have created! \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/vac-art-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20230928T234156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T164924Z
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SUMMARY:Handmade Craft Market
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nHandmade Craft Market\n\nSmall Business Saturday\nNovember 25 from 11am – 4pm \nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center is excited to host a Handmade Craft Market on November 25th (Small Business Saturday) from 11am – 4pm in the Madrona Room and Lobby with the incomparable Martin Lund on the piano from 12:20 – 2:30pm. \nFeaturing local artists Natalie Menacho\, Silver Natives Jewelry\, Meg Massey\, Michelle Hamon\, Mrs. Bead\, Alli Cobb\, Ali Walker\, Linda Ellsworth\, Heather Peel\, Island Bound Books\, Smart Toy Revolution\, Kristina Bender\, Robin Duis\, and Zoe Makes Art\, you’ll get your shopping list completed with fantastic offerings in jewelry\, fiber arts\, fine arts\, home goods\, ceramics\, toys\, and more!  Enjoy hot spiced cider and treats as you shop local this holiday season and support our talented island community. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/handmade-craft-market/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20231108T165446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T042807Z
UID:12765-1700784000-1702857599@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:On Display Now: High School Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan Arts Council with The Visual Arts Committee Present:\nOrcas Island High School Art Exhibit\n\nOn display through December 17th \nA funny thing happened on the way to the ferry… \nYou may recall that Orcas Center was set to host the Inter-Island High School Art Show in collaboration with the San Juan County Arts Council. This traveling art show started on San Juan Island\, then went to Lopez\, and was finally set to come to Orcas Thanksgiving week. \nUnfortunately\, the Ferry Fairies did not cooperate\, and the inter-island ferry was canceled for several days…thwarting the traveling art show’s attempt to reach our shores. \nLuckily\, the Art Show Opening on November 24th was saved by the fantastic students of Corey Wiscomb at Orcas High School! They generously brought in a plethora of work to adorn our walls for the Art Opening and beyond. We are so grateful to them all\, and encourage you to come by and see their amazing creations! We also wanted to give a special thank you to Grace Zwilling\, who played the art opening reception! At 11 years old\, it was Grace’s first solo performance\, and she impressed us with her talent\, repertoire\, and poise. We can’t wait to invite her back! \nAnd as a final update – the Orcas selections for the Inter-Island High School Art Show have finally arrived\, and are hung at Orcas Center! Please come by to view these fantastic works of art by Kiyomi Farish\, Lucy Troxel\, Gracyn Chamberlin\, Sintia Cruz\, Sam Sutton\, Moose Kinsey\, and Thurmond Russell\, on display until December 17th.
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/inter-island-high-school-art-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20230915T224812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T164116Z
UID:12649-1697760000-1700351999@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:VAC Art Exhibit: Made From Nature
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nMade From Nature\nOpening Reception – Friday\, October 20th 5:30-7pm\nArt Pick up – November 20th & 21st\nOn display at Orcas Center October 20th – November 19th\n \n\nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center\, is excited to host an exhibit of creations made  with objects found from Mother Nature. We welcome all woodworkers\, sculptors\, basket weavers\, potters\, collage makers\, stone carvers and any other island artists and crafts persons to bring their work for display. \nThe Made from Nature exhibit will be on display at Orcas Center through November 20th – Come see what your talented neighbors have created! \n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/vac-art-exhibit-made-from-nature/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20230816T230249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170946Z
UID:12551-1695945600-1696031999@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:Inter-Island HS Art Show – Call for Student Artists
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan Arts Council with The Visual Arts Committee Present:\nInter-Island HS Art Show – Call for Student Artists\n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 24th 5:30pm-7pm\n \nREGISTER HERE \nThe San Juan Arts Council invites ALL San Juan County high school students (9th-12th) to participate in our first ever Inter Island High School Art show! \nWe will be displaying on Lopez\, San Juan\, and Orcas Island: \nLopez at the Lopez Community Center from Oct 2nd-27th \nSan Juan at the SJ Community Theater from Nov 3rd-21st \nOrcas Island at the Orcas Center from Nov 24th-Dec 31st \nDeadline for registration is September 29th. One entry per student\, please! \nImportant Dates:\nPRE-SHOW CRITIQUING – September 11th\nSUBMISSION DEADLINE – September 29th\nON DISPLAY AT ORCAS CENTER – November 24th – December 22nd(ish)\nOPENING RECEPTION: Friday\, November 24th from 5pm-7pm \nMore information and forms available at: www.SanJuanCountyArts.org \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/interisland-hs-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260414T035406
CREATED:20230702T012925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T150706Z
UID:12419-1693526400-1697673599@orcascenter.org
SUMMARY:On Display: Art of Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Committee Presents:\nThe Art of Recycling\n\nOpening Reception and Fashion Show: Friday\, Sept 1st 5:30-7pm\nTrashion Fashion at the Grange: September 16 at 3pm\nOn display at Orcas Center Sept 1st – Oct 18th \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center and The Exchange are coming together to celebrate creative recycling on Orcas Island this fall! Orcas Center will kick things off with a community show on September 1 welcoming wall art\, 3-dimensional work\, and wearable fashion made from discarded or found materials and The Exchange’s Trashion Fashion Show returns to The Grange on September 16. \n‘The Art of Recycling’ Opening Reception is on Friday\, September 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature a fashion show for wearable creations. \nThe Exchange’s annual ‘Trashion Fashion Show’ will return on September 16 at The Grange. Come celebrate the death of fast fashion with a runway show at 3 p.m. Grace McCune will emcee the event and DJ Bodhicypha will provide catwalk-worthy jams. Outfits should be created using recycled\, reclaimed\, and found materials. To participate\, contact Asifa at asifa@exchangeorcas.org. \n\nThe Art of Recycling Exhibit will run at Orcas Center from September 1 through October 18.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orcascenter.org/event/vac-art-exhibit-art-of-recycling/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Coming Soon
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