Vashon Island's Quartermaster Press Celebrates Twenty-Five Years

The new Vashon Center for the arts is both a performance space and gallery.  We'd seen the building go up but this was our first time to venture inside.  The draw this day was the Quartermaster Press twenty-fifth Anniversary Retrospective Show.  We'd attended shows by this group in the past and have always greatly enjoyed the experience.




The natural light filled space with soaring ceilings is impressive.  I've learned  that architects refer to windows as fenestration systems.  Ain't that fancy?  To be fair, the term refers to all openings in a building including doors, louvres, vents, wall panels, skylights (sloped glazed systems,) storefronts, and curtain walls. So one might say that the generous fenestration system allows ambient light to flood the space, illuminating exposed natural wood beams that celebrate Vashon's history,  and incorporating views of the island's vibrant  present,  creating an effect that is at once contemporary and nostalgic.  The lighting design is enhanced by textured cylindrical pendant lamps creating golden illumination.  Being a simple person, I'd just say that I like all the windows and the hanging lights are neat.

Upon entering we went to the front desk and learned the entrance is free of charge.  "It's a community theatre."

The art was delightful but difficult to photograph (I had permission) behind glass.  Please forgive the strange angles and reflections.