Call for artists at Orcas Center: ‘Friends and Collaborations’

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center is excited to announce the next community art show: “Friends and Collaborations” with featured artists Kathleen Youngren, Mary Jane Elgin and Susan Singleton in the lobby.

Installation day: Thursday, Aug. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Art opening: Friday, Aug. 22 from 5:30-7 p.m.

On display: Aug. 22 through Sept. 23.

Pickup: Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

“Friends and Collaborators” 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.

From paintings inspired by lifelong companionship to collaborative pieces like community quilts, group installations or art in any medium, 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.

Community 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, Aug. 21) with artwork ready to be displayed or hung. Limit two pieces of art per artist, please!

Artists are urged to attend and contribute hors d’oeuvres for the artist reception on Friday, Aug. 22, starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.OrcasCenter.org or email VAC@OrcasCenter.org.