Ignited by Vashon
Vashon Center for the Arts
Show runs: September 5 - 28
Meet the Artist: September 5: 5-8pm
Artist Panel Discussion: September 28: 2pm (free)
First-Ever Vashon Artist Residency Alumni Exhibition

"Ignited by Vashon: Art from Vashon Artist Residency" celebrates the work of 31 artists from across the U.S. and Europe. The exhibition showcases how time on Vashon has shaped and inspired each artist’s creative practice.

Artists: Nelleke Beltjens, Lauren Boilini, Carol Bolt, Maria-Providencia Casanovas, Margaret Chodos-Irvine, Cynthia Camlin, Lisa Conway, Susan D’Amato, Tallmadge Doyle, Lynda Frese, Amanda Hughen and Jennifer Starkweather (Hughen/Starkweather), Brian Holmes, Chris Jagmin, Heidi Jensen, Tesla Kawakami, Samantha Kasprowicz, Annapurna Kumar, Okja Kwon, Gloria Lamson, Catherine Lipsetz Dauer, Kristina Martino, Cathy McClure, Mickey McReynolds, Angela Navarro, Kate Rusek, June Sekiguchi, Juliet Shen, Colleen McCubbin Stepanic, Camilla Taylor, Neena Wang.

Founded in May 2021 by Cathy Sarkowsky, during the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vashon Artist Residency has quickly become a highly recognized program, attracting artists nationally and internationally. The residency offers creatives the gift of time, space, and connection in the natural beauty of Vashon Island.

The exhibition invites local residents to see their beloved island through fresh eyes while offering visitors a deeper understanding of its unique spirit and influence.

September 28, 2pm (Free)

Join us for a panel discussion with a selection of exhibiting artists from Ignited by Vashon. The conversation will explore their work, creative process, and the inspirations they discovered through residency life. Hear why artists choose Vashon, what the island sparked in their practice, and how residencies nurture artistic growth.

Gallery Hours : Wed - Sun, 12noon-5pm
View & purchase exhibition online: https://bit.ly/VCAVAR2025