A community center for the arts
Incorporated in 1976, Orcas Center is a non-profit arts and cultural organization located on Orcas Island in the San Juan archipelago of northwest Washington State. The arts and cultural hub of our community, Orcas Center is filled with a wide range of activities. We present and produce dance, music, theater and visual arts by local and visiting artists. We host various other local cultural events. We offer diverse learning opportunities for adults and children. We provide a warm, attractive venue for public and private events.
Latest News
Jake Perrine Named Executive Director of Orcas Center
The Orcas Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Perrine as the new Executive Director of Orcas Center. Perrine succeeds Dimitri Stankevich, whose leadership over the past six years guided
Announcing the 2025 Summer Concert Series!
Sundays at 5pm from June 15th - August 17th On the Village Green We are thankful, honored, and excited to be a part of Orcas Island Community Foundation's 2025 Spring GiveOrcas catalog as we work
2025 Art Exhibit Schedule
The Visual Arts Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 exhibits at Orcas Center! Full descriptions of shows and themes are available HERE. We are thrilled to welcome featured artists Peter Olesen, Peter Fisher, Zoe
Help us Thrive in 2025!
Help us Thrive in 2025! $300,000 to raise in our END OF YEAR FUNDRAISER As we wrap up a dynamic season overflowing with activity, preparation for 2025 is already well underway! Orcas Center is proud
Orcas Island Jazz Festival Tickets Available Now!
Orcas Island Jazz Festival Returns this Labor Day Weekend! The Orcas Island Jazz Festival (OIJF), lights up Orcas Center every Labor Day weekend to celebrate and share the music of jazz. As a program of
Announcing the 2024 Summer Concert Series!
Orcas Center’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Village Green No tickets necessary thanks to our generous sponsors! Sundays at 5pm from June 16th - August 25th On the Village Green Full Concert Line-up June