Behind every bureaucrat beats the heart of an artist. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that were so? Just imagine a world where a moment with CSPAN resulted not in a need for a nap but rather an inspiring journey into the creative (rather than destructive) souls of our elected officials.

Just a crazy dream you say? Well, here on the Vineyard that dream is a reality. Nonbelievers need only to wander the grounds of the Tashmoo Spring building today, Sept. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The idea is this: To celebrate the refurbishing of the historic 1887 brick pumping station located off of State Road in Vineyard Haven, and to continue fund-raising for more work, all Tisbury town employees, elected and appointed town officials, board and committee members have been invited to participate in an art show benefit. Yes, that’s right, your elected officials are putting their artistic selves on the line for display and purchase. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of the artists’ work goes toward the continuing restoration and preservation of Tashmoo Spring building.

The art show continues all week through Friday, Sept. 30, everyday from noon to 4 p.m. But today’s event is the unveiling and also features music by the Tashmoo Trio.

For more information, call 508-693-3187.