The new art installation at Bellevue Downtown Park has reached completion. The 23-foot art installation has been named “Piloti”. The art piece is made up of 6,665 individual pieces and 180,000 rivets. Created by Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY, the art piece is intended to reflect Bellevue’s innovative technology sector, love of natural […]
The Board of Directors of Performing Arts Center Eastside recently appointed Lora Unger as the Center’s new Executive Director. She began her position on May 1st, 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Lora to PACE as our new Executive Director,” said Board Chair Eric Stelter. “We were all impressed by […]
The sixth annual Artist in Residence program put on by Amazon provides local Seattle-area artists with a $15,000 grant, 10 weeks of studio space the Bellevue or Seattle offices, and an opportunity to connect with Amazon employees by sharing their artistic inspiration and processes. This year, the program will feature […]
The BelRed Arts District Association, a nonprofit partner, is leading the effort to establish the BelRed area as an arts district, according to the City Council. The organization wants the city to make the area east of downtown “the epicenter of arts, culture, creativity, and innovation on the Eastside.” The […]
The Wintergrass Festival is coming back to Bellevue from February 23rd through February 26th. It will be taking place at both Hyatt Regency Bellevue and The Westin Bellevue. The concert will be exploring the world of Torch and Twang, according to the website. It will feature Americana and bluegrass singers […]
According to signage at Bellevue Downtown Park, for the next six to eight weeks, permanent public artwork is being built for the community to enjoy. The artist, Marc Fornes, who founded Brooklyn-based architecture and art studio, THEVERYMANY, has created the artwork that will be on display. It is located at […]
We are spotlighting Bellevue Library’s Makerspace. This is a free workspace for people of all ages to learn, collaborate, and create through hands-on experience. The different makerspaces include equipment and supplies for art, sewing, audio and video recording, coding, robotics and more. Bring your children or indulge in a hobby […]
Bellevue’s annual arts festival, Bellwether, is happening now through most of September. The festival features digital residences and augmented reality, as well as in-person events. Bellwether is an arts experience produced by the city in collaboration with Bellevue’s arts community and the city’s Arts Commission. All events are free and […]
Amazon recently announced that they opened applications for their Artist in Residence program for 2023. Office space will be offered in the Bellevue and Seattle offices. The company is offering $15,000 grants and 10-weeks of free studio space. The program is intended for local artists that are interested in expanding […]
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 […]
