The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is currently hosting its annual Holiday Arts Fair from through December 22, 2024. The fair runs Thursdays through Sundays, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the museum’s location at 510 Bellevue Way NE. This event provides an opportunity for the public to explore a […]
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Help Shape Bellevue’s Arts and Culture Future with Online Survey
On October 9, a listening session was held to gather input from arts enthusiasts regarding Bellevue’s arts and culture ecosystem. Over 60 participants attended the event, which provided an overview of current arts initiatives in Bellevue and addressed the Bellevue Arts Museum’s recent announcement of its receivership process aimed at […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Shifts Focus to Events Amid Closure
Following the recent closure of public exhibitions, the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has announced that it will continue to host private events. This includes holiday parties, weddings, and corporate gatherings. The museum’s architecture and interior spaces make it a suitable venue for a variety of events, and its central location […]
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 […]
Save Bellevue Arts Museum Campaign Surpasses Goal with Community Support
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 […]
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 […]