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
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
Native American Canoe Journey – May 22
Orcas Island to Welcome Native American Canoe Journey May 22nd, 2024 By Geri and David Turnoy Image courtesy of Phreddie Xwenang Lane For more information, Visit Gathering of the Eagles on Facebook For the last
The Met Opera at Orcas Center this Spring
This spring, watch incredible performances from The Metropolitan Opera at Orcas Center! Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse sampling of the world’s best performers at the height of their careers –