Bellevue Arts Museum recently announced the success that its six-week SAVE BAM campaign had. With over 300 donations ranging from $10 – $145,000, the museum raised $349,185. This exceeded the original goal of $300,000. According to an email that was sent out by BAM, their team is “energized by the […]
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Exploring Downtown Bellevue: A Vibrant Urban Hub with Unique Real Estate & Rich Cultural Scene
“Inside Bellevue”, the Bellevue neighborhood spotlight series, is a unique collaboration between The Brazen’s at Windermere Real Estate/Bellevue Commons and Downtown Bellevue Network. Drawing upon their over 30 years of experience living, working, and selling homes in Bellevue, the esteemed Brazen family provides an exclusive insider’s perspective on living in […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Seeks Support from Community Amid Financial Crisis
The Bellevue Arts Museum is asking the community for help as they are experiencing financial hardship. The art institution dates back to 1947 and has a longstanding commitment to providing exceptional exhibitions, cross-cultural programming, and events, including the Bellevue Arts Fair. The museum is finding itself in a state of […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion through Launch of Training Program
Bellevue Arts Museum recently shared an important development that strengthens its commitment to fostering a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). The initiation of BAM’s IDEA program represents a pivotal stride towards instigating a substantive, fundamental, and enduring cultural transformation within the organization. Bellevue Arts Museum has partnered […]
Bellevue’s Arts & Culture Industry Raked in $54.3M in 2022
Bellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry made an extraordinary $54.3 million last year, boosting Bellevue’s economy, says a national study. Each person spending time at art events spends about $49.07 on various items, excluding admissions, which is more than $10 above the national average. Lorie Hoffman, Bellevue’s Arts manager, noted, […]
2023 Family-Friendly and Adult Only Halloween Events in Bellevue
Halloween is about two weeks away, and there are many events in Downtown Bellevue to celebrate the spooky holiday. If you haven’t yet bought your costume, Spirit Halloween is open at its new location where Barnes & Nobles was previously located on 106th Avenue Northeast. The shop features customer for […]
Second Executive Director Resigns from Bellevue Arts Museum in Two Years
Bellevue Arts Museum recently announced the departure of E. Michael Whittington, who was hired on as the Executive Director in March 2022. According to the press release, his choice to step down was due to personal health reasons. His resignation has been accepted by the Board of Trustees. Whittington was […]
Annual Jazz & Blues Music Series Returns to Bellevue October 4-8
The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) is once again poised to set the stage for the annual Jazz & Blues Music Series, a week-long celebration of musical talents that promises to ignite the hearts of residents and visitors alike. With a lineup featuring over 20 jazz and blues artists, this year’s […]
2023 Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair Returns July 28-30
Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest each year. The 2023 BAM Arts Fair will be happening at the end of July, on the 28th through the 30th. It will be inclusive of over 300 artists showcasing handmade craft and art. Along with […]
76th Annual Bellevue Arts Fair to Take Place July 29-31
Bellevue Arts Museum is hosting their annual arts & crafts festival on July 29th through 31st. This is the 76th year for the Arts Fair. Guests are invited to shop from over 300 artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art. The marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work. BAM Arts […]