The Orcas Island Artist Studio Tour is a long-standing tradition offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant arts community on our beautiful island. Visitors are invited to explore the working studios of a diverse range of artists, engaging with them directly and witnessing their creative processes firsthand. You'll encounter painters working in various mediums, sculptors crafting in clay, metal, and wood, jewelers designing intricate pieces, fiber artists weaving and felting, glassblowers shaping molten glass, potters and ceramicists creating one-of-a-kind treasures, photographers capturing the island's stunning landscapes, and craftspeople working in all sorts of mediums. The tour showcases the remarkable talent and inspiration drawn from the island's natural beauty and tight-knit community. Originating from a desire to connect the public with the rich artistic talent thriving on the island, the studio tour began as a grassroots effort by a small group of artists who wanted to share their work and creative spaces with the community and visitors alike. Now in its 34th year, the tour has grown into a highly anticipated event, drawing art enthusiasts from near and far, but it retains its intimate and personal feel, providing a special opportunity to experience the magic of Orcas Island's art scene.
