ROAM: Art & Literary Pop-Ups
ROAM: Art & Literary Pop-Ups
April 8–12
This is a rare opportunity toview curated work by many of our most remarkable artists in the San Juans—many of whom do not show in the Artist Studio Tour—along with visiting critically acclaimed authors and poets. Please join us at one or all of our ROAM Art & Literary Pop-Ups from April 8–12. All events are free and open to the public.
Schedule
Wednesday, 4/8, 6:30 p.m.
Join Write Doe Bay for a reading and conversation with visiting authors and poets Rebecca Woolf, Danny Sherrard, and Kathleen Alcalá at Darvill’s.
Thursday & Friday, 4/9–4/10
Free two-day drawing workshop with esteemed teacher, author, and artist Juliette Aristides. This workshop typically costs $600, and we expect high demand. Space is very limited. To apply, visit www.wearehalo.org/roam.
Saturday, 4/11, 11 a.m.
Reserve a spot for the All Islands Read (AIR) conversation with author Emma Pattee, whose novel Tilt was named one of TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2025, at Emmanuel Parish Hall. Free tickets may be reserved on Eventbrite. Books are available at the library or at Darvill’s for 20% off.
Saturday, 4/11, 2–4 p.m.
Roam the H.A.L.O. Art Trail and meet the artists. Explore twelve curated art pop-ups across Eastsound, including original, one-of-a-kind commissions.
Sunday, 4/12, 4:30 p.m.
Happy Hour and spoken word hosted by the Island Verse Literary Collective of San Juan Island, featuring the winner of the Paris International Poetry Slam. At Outlook Inn's Victoria Room.
Maps for the events will be available on April 4 at the library, the Chamber of Commerce, and participating shops. All events are free thanks to the Orcas Island Public Library, HALO (Hub for Arts & Literature on Orcas), and in-kind support from Outlook Inn, Darvill’s Bookstore, Orcas Center, Crow Valley Gallery, iolair, Emmanuel Parish Hall, and the Orcas Chamber of Commerce. The Art Trail is supported in part by a San Juan County LTAC grant, and the drawing workshop is made possible through proceeds from artists’ work. More info at www.wearehalo.org/roam
