Inspiring works from rural farms, forests, & charming villages on the Salish Sea
Orcas Island Galleries, Makerspaces, Shops and Events
Orcas Island Art Works
Delightful historic strawberry packing barn is a contemporary art and fine craft gallery with cafe. Definite stop on the east side of the island. See James Harman Gallery upstairs. In Olga.
Crow Valley Gallery
Island artists in ceramic, painting, printmaking, stained glass and jewelry in the heart of Eastsound.
Landmark building at corner of Main and North Beach Rd. Adjacent to Darvill's Books.
Guild Member
Orcas Island Pottery
Visitor favorite. Waterfront gallery, indoors and out, with collections and original pieces.
West area of Eastsound.
Farmers Market
Popular Saturday market with hand made crafts and foods, many made of island-found products.
On the Village Green in Eastsound.
Orcas Island Artisan Faire
December artisan fair with a long history of popular holiday gifts and specialty handmade goods.
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Orcas Center
The heart of the cultural life on Orcas is the Orcas Center with performing and visual arts events year round. Dance, music, poetry, song, and the art gallery provide enrichment for all ages. Eastsound.
Guild Participant
Girl Meets Dirt
This shop showcases the Girl Meets Dirt heritage fruit preserves and selected artist and maker products. If you happen by when the fruit is cooking in the copper pots, the aroma is heavenly.
Eastsound.
https://www.girlmeetsdirt.com/
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Artists Open Studio Tour
Annual sumer Artist Studio Tour is held over a weekend each August. From blacksmithing to fine art paper sculpture, the breadth ofthe works are thought provoking.
Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce
Creative Minds Gallery Coop
Fine art, fine crafts and fiber works represent a collectio of the island's accomplished artists. Located next to the central Village Green in Eastsound.
https://www.creativeminds.gallery/
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Felt+Ceramics
This in and timate studio exhibits local artists work in ceramics, felt, photography, assemblage woodworking. Workspace is often in use to see artists at work, or take a class. Eastsound.
Guild Member
More Orcas Stores and Finds
Maker Goods Sources
Darvill's Book Store
A treasured independent book store since 1975 with local authors and readings. Enjoy local baked pastries in the cafe. Children's section features Salish Sea themed books, as do the Natural History, Gardening and PNW Lifestyle sections. Eastsound.
https://darvillsbookstore.indielite.org/
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Orcas Food Coop
Find local artist cards and specialty foods from the islands. Eastsound.
Guild Participant
Material Wit
Lifestyle collection with local maker jewelry and household goods. Eastsound.
The Funhouse Commons
Youth and adult activities including art, storytelling, science, performances and 3-D printing. Eastsound.
https://www.funhousecommons.org/
Lotion Crafters
Provisioner of body care materials for DIY products and small business product ingredients. Mail order only.
Oddfellows Hall
Historic waterfront community hall that hosts workshops and maker events.
San Juan Island Galleries, Makerspaces, Shops and Events
Alchemy Art Center
Alchemy Art Center is a new non-profit organization on San Juan Island. Our mission is to foster creative expression and artistic growth in our community by offering work space for artists. Alchemy Art Center fulfills a vital role as a place where artists of all ages can work, and where the larger community can explore artistic expression.
1255 Wold Rd., Friday Harbor WA 98250
360-622-5851
https://www.alchemyartcenter.com/
Friday Harbor Atelier
Friday Harbor Atelier is an independent group of artists working in a common studio space in the downtown area of the charming port town of Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. We provide affordable private studio spaces, an open studio space, showcase art, and host classes, workshops and exhibitions. With community spaces for artists and creative professionals, we offer a unique environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and experimentation in every medium.
313 Spring St., Friday Harbor WA 98250
360-298-6745
Island Studios
Coop Gallery in center of Friday Harbor represents over 200 artists from the San Juan Islands. Fine arts and crafts, music and books with a whimsical sculpture and art garden.
270 Spring Street, Friday Harbor WA 98250
360-378-6550
San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour
The San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour was started in 1991 with the artists intention of opening their studios to the public for a weekend on a self-guided tour route. The artists' goal is to show friends and neighbors their unique lifestyles, tools of the trade, and the artistic process from the conception of an idea to a finished work of art. Studio Tour in June continues to be a popular event for residents and visitors to the island. Many studios will be hosting guest artists in their otherwise solitary work spaces. There will be artist demonstrations and door prizes at each studio.
Lewis and Nancy Spaulding
(360) 378-5594
lewnan@rockisland.com
http://www.sanjuanislandartists.com/
San Juan Islands Museum of Art
The museum is committed to promoting the arts of the Pacific Northwest and Southwest British Columbia. We offer rotating exhibitions through our three galleries, with approximately 8-10 exhibitions per year, as well as a lecture series titled Art as a Voice. In addition to exhibitions and allied events, SJIMA also contributes to the community through on-going financial support for art education in the San Juan Island School District.
SJIMA champions artists, the arts, and arts programming because we champion authenticity of expression, place, and connections.
540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor WA 98250
San Juan Island Sculpture Park
The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park was founded in 1998 and originally called the Westcott Bay Institute for Art & Nature. Today the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park has evolved to offer its visitors a quality experience of nature and art working in harmony. The art you see during your visit may not be the same from month to month. Art is rotated as new pieces become available, as existing pieces are sold and as pieces rotate out of the park after a two-year display.
9083 Roche Harbor Road, San Juan Island, WA 98250
San Juan Textile Guild
The purpose of the Textile Guild is to promote the exchange of ideas and educate our membership and the public in a wide range of Fiber Arts. We foster fiber arts through workshops, study groups, guest speakers, participation in the San Juan County Fair, the annual Sheep-to-Shawl event, textile shows, and demonstrations. Our guild includes members with all levels of expertise, on all San Juan Islands, from beginners to professionals, and we all learn from each other as well as from nationally renowned teachers, designers and fiber artists.