Arts

Bellevue Arts Museum

Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Closure

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 […]

Bellevue Jazz & Music Festival

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 […]

Bellevue Arts Market

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 […]

City of Bellevue

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 City Hall Displays Light Rail Art for Link 2 Opening

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

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 […]

Wintergrass Festival

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

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 […]