The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has announced its closure to the public, effective Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The museum has been known for its exhibitions, cross-cultural programming, and events, including the Bellevue Arts Fair. Although BAM will cease its programs and exhibitions, its leadership remains committed to managing the Arts […]
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2024 Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series Returns October 2-6
The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series is set to return from October 2 to 6, 2024, bringing together a lineup of national and regional talent for a series of live performances across Downtown Bellevue. Organized by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), this event has been a staple since it […]
“Made in Bellevue” Event Series Begins Aug 27, Greening your Workspace
“Made in Bellevue” Event Series Begins Aug 27, Greening your Workspace On August 27th, the “Made in Bellevue” event series will take place at Amazon’s Bingo Plaza from 11 AM to 1 PM. Formerly known as Plant Camp, this series has been rebranded and will now be held monthly through […]
Bellevue Downtown Arts Market Returns July 26 – 28
The Bellevue Downtown Arts Market returns this summer from July 26-28 along 106th Ave NE & NE 6th St in Downtown Bellevue. Organized by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), this three-day event will feature over 115 artists presenting a wide array of original artworks and handmade crafts. Attendees can explore […]
Bellevue to Unveil New LGBTQIA+ Art Piece at Paws & Pride Event on June 1
The City of Bellevue is getting ready to unveil its latest public art installment, the city’s first Pride street art. Located in the south end of Downtown Park, this pavement treatment is a celebration of Pride Month. Designed by local artist Esmeralda Vasquez, the artwork is slated for an official […]
Bellevue Downtown’s Music Series and Food Trucks are Back for Summer
Starting June 4th, 2024, the Bellevue Downtown Association presents the return of its 2024 Artist & Food Truck Lineup, Bellevue Beats. The event features free lunchtime outdoor concerts and goes through August 15th. There will be live music and food trucks at various open spaces and plazas in downtown Bellevue. […]
Bellevue City Hall Displays Light Rail Art for Link 2 Opening
The first segment of the Link 2 Line on the Eastside opens on Saturday, April 27th. In celebration of this, the City of Bellevue is displaying art from Sound Transit at City Hall that showcases the building of the agency’s Link lines 1 and 2. City Hall is open during […]
Bellevue Arts Museum’s SAVE BAM Campaign Gains Momentum
Since the launch of the SAVE BAM campaign, the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has been encouraged by an outpouring of support from the local community and beyond. With just over half of the campaign timeline elapsed, BAM is thrilled to announce that they have surpassed the two-thirds mark of their […]
Hyatt Bellevue Hosts Wintergrass Music Festival Until Feb 25th
Wintergrass Music Festival, a celebration of bluegrass and acoustic music, is currently underway until February 25th at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. This four-day festival features an array of concerts, dances, workshops, and impromptu jam sessions across four stages. The festival kicked off with registration opening at 8:30am on Thursday, exclusively […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Welcomes New Executive Director Amidst Financial Crisis
Bellevue Arts Museum’s Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Kate Casprowiak Scher as Executive Director of Bellevue Arts Museum. Kate has been serving as the Interim Executive Director for the past four months until receiving an offer to take on the role permanently. Casprowiak Scher’s background includes various […]