Open Space for Arts & Community

Open Space for Arts & Community Open Space is where Vashon gathers to celebrate the unbreakable bond between arts and community. art . heart .

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Vashon's venue for music, theatre, community gatherings and more.

06/02/2026

This June, we invite the Vashon community to help create a living expression of LGBTQ+ Pride on the island. Share a photo on Instagram that reflects what Pride means to you — identity, love, resilience, visibility, chosen family, solidarity, joy, or simply the freedom to be fully yourself. Whether it’s a portrait, a moment with people you love, a symbol of belonging, a quiet reflection, or something bold and celebratory, each image becomes part of a collective artwork. Tag your post with , and we’ll print and “pin” your image into a growing grid installation at Open Space for Arts & Community. Together, these images create a vibrant portrait of LGBTQ+ life, presence, and support on Vashon. The wall will be on display in the Open Space lobby all month, inviting you to witness it come to life. The finished piece will be unveiled during First Friday in July, alongside our July 3 Folklife Friday—a celebration of community, creativity, and the many ways Pride lives here.

If your profile is private but you still want to participate, you can share an image directly with us in our DMs and we will add it to the gallery!

Disclaimer:

By posting with , you agree that images may be printed and displayed without individual credit. Open Space reserves the right to exclude images that are offensive or not aligned with the spirit of Pride and community care.

Need a fill up? G.A.S. (Games and Songs) is TONIGHT! Swing by at 7 pm for Karaoke, community, games, and an excuse for t...
05/28/2026

Need a fill up? G.A.S. (Games and Songs) is TONIGHT! Swing by at 7 pm for Karaoke, community, games, and an excuse for togetherness. Did we mention that it’s FREE?

Tonight!Take Ten: We Don’t Move AloneMay 15 & 16, 2026Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pmA short-form new works showcase featur...
05/15/2026

Tonight!

Take Ten: We Don’t Move Alone
May 15 & 16, 2026
Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pm

A short-form new works showcase featuring 10 artists / artist groups, each sharing up to 10 minutes of new or in-progress work.

One of the artist groups that will be featured is UMO Ensemble: State of Emergency.

"When you call 911 at this moment in time, what do you encounter? What is your emergency? Explore this with the UMO ensemble."

More information & the tickets link can be found in our bio.

Take Ten: We Don’t Move AloneMay 15 & 16, 2026Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pmA short-form new works showcase featuring 10 a...
05/14/2026

Take Ten: We Don’t Move Alone
May 15 & 16, 2026
Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pm

A short-form new works showcase featuring 10 artists / artist groups, each sharing up to 10 minutes of new or in-progress work.

One of the artist groups that will be featured is Vashon High School Theatre; Directed by Andy James.

Students of VHS Theatre will be showing brand new music and writing from Andy James.

“I think developing young writers' work into presentable form is one of the best things I get to do in my job.”
-Andy James

More information & the tickets link can be found in our bio.

Take Ten: We Don’t Move AloneMay 15 & 16, 2026Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pmA short-form new works showcase featuring 10 a...
05/14/2026

Take Ten: We Don’t Move Alone
May 15 & 16, 2026
Doors at 6 pm + Show at 7 pm

A short-form new works showcase featuring 10 artists / artist groups, each sharing up to 10 minutes of new or in-progress work.

One of the artist groups that will be featured is UMO Ensemble: The Speakers Corner.

"Speak your truth on the speakers box inspired by the original in Hyde Park London."

More information & the tickets link can be found in our bio.

Join the Northwest Folklife Volunteer Community!Seeking volunteers year-round and for the Northwest Folklife Festival fr...
05/08/2026

Join the Northwest Folklife Volunteer Community!

Seeking volunteers year-round and for the Northwest Folklife Festival from May 22–25, 2026

Experience a vibrant world of music, dance, craft, storytelling, and community spirit while helping make the arts accessible to all. Northwest Folklife is a free festival, sustained by donations, with volunteers playing a vital role in bridging gaps, ensuring that everyone can participate without financial barriers.

We proudly offer positions for people of all abilities, with a wide range of roles designed to match different skills, interests, and accessibility needs. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community engagement, or event support, there’s a place for you here.

Your involvement goes beyond the festival; it helps break down financial barriers and fosters inclusive, welcoming experiences for people of all backgrounds. Volunteering is also a great way to develop new skills, expand your network, and build meaningful experience for your resume.

Whether you join us year-round or during the festival, all Northwest Folklife volunteers enjoy ongoing benefits through our valued community partners.

Make a meaningful impact, join our passionate volunteer community and help keep the arts accessible to everyone! 

🪇🪘Sign up to be a volunteer at the link in their bio! 🪕🪈

TONIGHT!Bring your singing voice, bring a board game, bring your mom! We could all use some FREE G.A.S. right now. Come ...
05/07/2026

TONIGHT!

Bring your singing voice, bring a board game, bring your mom! We could all use some FREE G.A.S. right now. Come out and join the community!

On GiveBIG everyone gets to be a philanthropist - and you can make a difference today! Open Space has less than $2000 to...
05/05/2026

On GiveBIG everyone gets to be a philanthropist - and you can make a difference today!

Open Space has less than $2000 to go before we meet our $5000 goal. A gift that is meaningful to you is meaningful to us, so please consider donating to Open Space this GiveBIG!

Ways we could meet our goal;
1x $2000 gift - Close out our goal on your own!
2x $1000 gifts - Would you and a friend like to be our heroes?
4x $500 gifts - Can your cohort of compassionate companions come together for change?
8x $250 gifts - Patrons of the arts, assemble!

Why our goal matters;
$5000 is a month of expenses for ORBIT Youth Space, it’s 10 full-ride scholarships to UMO Summer Camps, it’s 250 free tickets to shows - it’s access to the arts, support for our community, and it’s lives changed.

Help us meet our goal by the end of today (5/5) so that we can continue providing all this and more to our community! Donate at the link in our bio.

05/04/2026

What are you doing this Friday? How about some time traveling shenanigans with a tuba and Leonardo Da Vinci?

Ha Ha Da Vinci
Friday, May 8th
6:30 Doors | 7:30 Show

A journey for all ages!

It’s up to us to support the arts!GiveBIG is our time to shine! Washington’s own day of giving only comes once a year an...
04/28/2026

It’s up to us to support the arts!
GiveBIG is our time to shine! Washington’s own day of giving only comes once a year and we need your help to make an impact!

Early giving opens today, April 28th, and goes until May 4th.

Our goal is to raise $5000 this year during giveBIG — here’s how you can help:
- GiveBIG is public in a way that fundraising normally isn’t, which means that your gift now could inspire others!
- Giving dollars isn’t the only way you can help — GiveBIG makes it easy to promote the causes you care the most about.
- ORBIT and UMO School are already off to a strong start for the year, which means snacks, scholarships, and supplies are in major demand as we go into the spring!

Make your gift now at the link in bio 💛

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18870 103rd Avenue SW
Vashon, WA
98070

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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