Orcas Center

06/18/2026

The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center announces the opening of “The Ones That Made It”, a curated show of wood-fired ceramics by local artists Michael Rozzi, Mathew Haeuser, Yuriko, Sam and Ayame Bullock, Sharon Ho, Sean Roberts, Penny Sharp and Mary Jane Elgin on June 26, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Intrigued by the traditional craft of firing pottery using wood as fuel, they custom-built a kiln on Orcas and began firing in 2020. Each piece is an exploration of form and surface marked by the lick of fire, and the burning ash flying through a closed chamber for 18-20 hours. Every firing provides lessons for the next, leading this group of nine on a winding path of trial and discovery.

“The Ones That Made It” will be on display from June 26 to July 28. Live entertainment and complimentary refreshments will be provided at the opening on Friday.

Also opening is the VAC Community Show in the Madrona Room, “Color, Texture, and Pattern”. For this show, the VAC welcomes art in which color, texture and/or pattern is a central feature of the work. This is a broad theme for abstract or representational art in all mediums. Community shows are open to ALL island artists, beginning and experienced alike. The purpose is to showcase island art and celebrate our creative neighbors.

We hope to see you at the opening!

06/17/2026

Orcas Center is proud to present its annual Summer Concert Series on the Village Green, bringing free, live music to the heart of Eastsound. This vibrant outdoor series, supported in part by Joe & Maureen Brotherton and the Doe Bay team, features many artists from the Doe Bay Artist in Residence program (www.doebay.com/music-and-art/). It celebrates community, creativity, and the magic of music under the open sky.

All performances are free for the community and take place on Sundays at 5 p.m. The series runs June 28 through Aug. 30. The eclectic lineup will have something for everyone with phenomenal performers for all ages.

June 28: James Charles Howard Jr. + Minnow Creek
July 5: NO CONCERT THIS WEEK | 4th of July on the Green (July 3rd, 4pm – 8pm)
July 12: Ska Island + Desolation sound
July 19: Thunderpussy + Maka Gallinger + 808 ohana music
July 26: Charlie Porter Quintet + Rumbo Tumba
August 2: Reposado + Nick Drummond + Sabu
August 9: Salty Dog + Honey of the Heart + Pamwe Marimba
August 16: NO CONCERT THIS WEEK
August 23: Up Up Up! + Dana Lyons
August 30: General Mojos + Robert Sarazin Blake + Von Wildenhaus

06/15/2026

Thanks to for an amazing concert tonight!

06/11/2026

Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. @ Center Stage

Derina Harvey leads the multi-award-winning Derina Harvey Band. Taking home the 2024 East Coast Music Award for Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year, this Celtic-rock group has a live show that leaves audiences hollering from their seats. Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with her humor, engaging storytelling and powerful vocals — a voice that earned her a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) nomination for “Contemporary Singer of the Year.” The band was also nominated for a 2025 CFMA in the “New/Emerging Artist of the Year” category. The band has toured both Canada and the USA, sharing their songs and stories with audiences from coast to coast in North America.

Tickets on our website!

05/22/2026

What’s coming up at Orcas Center?!

May 23: Antidote Dance Party
May 28/29: OrcasFest
May 29: VAC Art Opening
June 5: ODC June Dance Recital
June 13: The Seven Sisters: Return of the Matriarchy
June 14: Derina Harvey Band
June 19: Orcas Islamd Community Band Concert
June 26: Comedy Night w/ Adam Cayton-Holland
June 28: First Summer Concert on the Village Green Stage
July 11: Comedy Night: ‘The Ocean Hates You’

Learn more about our fantastic lineup at orcascenter.org and buy tickets at the link in our bio!

05/13/2026

GIVE ORCAS GAME DAYS!

The first of our game days is nearly upon us…
Tomorrow is ‘unique donor day’, where each nonprofit competes for the most unique individual donors.

We invite you to consider donating to our kitchen restoration project, seeking to expand the use and functionality of Orcas Center’s kitchen for the whole community.

We’re also looking forward to both ‘Weekend Games’ and ‘Ben Franklin Day’ (more info soon!).

Until then, and no matter where you choose to donate, happy Give Orcas!

05/13/2026

During the month of May, Art for Orcas Kids celebrates Arts Education Month with the Annual Student Art Exhibit at Orcas Center.

The exhibit (on display from April 24-May 26) represents a full school year of creative exploration from Kindergarten through 12th Grade, including sculpture, painting, mixed media and collage.

Thank you to all who joined us for the exhibit opening and a special thank you to the VAC volunteers who helped set up the exhibit - Julia Summers, Sarah Crigger, Carol Ann Anderson, Marjorie Taylor, Bethany Marie and Julie Rusby plus all the organization provided by Amber Taylor, Leon Rosenblatt and Kathleen Youngren.

We hope you will visit and join us in celebrating the artistic growth and accomplishments of Orcas Island public school students.

Warmly,
Art for Orcas Kids

05/12/2026

Donate at the link in our bio!

Orcas Island Community Foundation’s 2026 Spring GiveOrcas Campaign is now open and runs through May 21 at www.giveorcas.org. This is your chance to support 32 local nonprofit organizations that are crucial to sustaining and enhancing the quality of life on our island.

Orcas Center is seeking a $25,000 grant to upgrade our kitchen with commercial certification to expand our community impact. Our kitchen has long supported events, performances and community celebrations, yet our current kitchen limits what’s possible. We hope to transform our kitchen into a certified commercial space by installing commercial-grade fixtures — such as a grease trap, fire-suppression range hood, and ice maker — and making essential repairs to the existing flooring, counters, plumbing, and electrical systems. Commercial certification will support local food entrepreneurs, increase opportunities for earned revenue, and deepen the Orcas Center’s role as a true gathering place for the island. This investment strengthens not just our facility but also the community connections within it.

04/29/2026

Have you purchased tickets to Indivisible yet? We open on Friday!

04/29/2026