Inspiring works from rural farms, forests, & charming villages on the Salish Sea
Orcas Island Galleries 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.
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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.
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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.
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More 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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Bark, Root and Stem
Apothecary with locally harvested materials, maker jewelery, and make your own classes. Eastsound.
Orcas Food Coop
Find local artist cards and specialty foods from the islands. Eastsound.
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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.
