From July 29 – 31, 3 art fairs come together to celebrate one of the largest art events in the Northwest! Together they are known as Bellevue Arts Week and were awarded the 2011 Best Festival and Best Event in 425 Magazine’s ‘Best Of ’ issue.
The Bellevue Arts Museum Artsfair
The Bellevue Arts Museum will host its 65th annual Artsfair on July 29-31 in downtown Bellevue.
The artsfair recently ranked as one of the top 100 fairs in the nation by Art Fair Sourcebook, the “Definitive Guide to the Best Juried Art & Craft Fairs in the United States,” according to a press release. The 3-day festival includes artist demonstrations, performance art, live music, and food.
More than 325 juried artists participate each year. Art enthusiasts can buy unique pieces of art, including paintings, ceramics, and jewelry, directly from the artists during the event.
This family-friendly festival runs at 9:30am to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, and at 9:30am to 6pm Sunday, July 31, at Bellevue Arts Museum and Bellevue Square. Admission is free, including admission to Bellevue Arts Museum’s galleries. Visit www.bellevuearts.org/fair for more information, and weekend activities.
6th Street Fair
The 6th Street Fair, which is put on by the Bellevue Downtown Association features unique work from over 130 artists and is located next to the Bellevue Galleria. It showcases sculptures, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass work, fabrics and more.
This fair is known for its music stage, which will feature jazz, blues, and rock musicians to entertain visitors. Also available are a great variety of foods. Several food trucks and vendors set up shop within the Barnes and Noble parking lot.
The 6th Street Fair runs Friday, July 29 & Saturday, July 30 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, & Sunday, July 31 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/sixth_street/
Bellevue Festival of the Arts
The Bellevue Festival of the Arts is celebrating their 27th year. The festival, which is located within the World Market parking lot, features 180 of the most talented and popular artisans and craftspeople, many of which originate from the Northwest.
The festival is put on by the Craft Cooperative of the Northwest, which supports several non-profits with proceeds from the event. Festival organizers estimate the attendance to be 150,000 this year.
The Bellevue Festival of the Arts runs Friday, July 29 & Saturday, July 30 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, & Sunday, July 31 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
