Orcas Center unveils sculpture park on grounds

The Kaplan family of Orcas Island has donated 12 sculptures to Orcas Center.

July 28, 2015 1:23 pm
One of the many sculptures at the new sculpture park at Orcas Center
One of the many sculptures at the new sculpture park at Orcas Center

The Kaplan family of Orcas Island has donated 12 sculptures to Orcas Center.

The art was unveiled during the annual gala on July 18.

Kaplan FamilyThe youngest members of the Kaplan family Karla, 18, Thomas, 15 and Louisa, 11, made the presentation. The grand-kids are pictured at left at the gala.

The sculpture park features work from Anthony Howe, Jim Barton, Robert Strimban, Stan Green and Pete Welty that is dotted around the grounds of the performance arts center. There is a map/guide available in the lobby of Orcas Center.

The formal community  opening of the sculpture park will be Sept. 12.

A piece by Howe is pictured at far left.