Bellevue’s annual arts festival, Bellwether 2021, is taking place September 9-19. The biennial sculpture exhibit, which began in 1992, now features diverse art forms and supports local artists. This year, Bellwether will include art exhibits, live music, pop-up art shows, artist-led panel discussions, and workshops. There will be two free […]
The 14th annual Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival will be held in person this year, from October 6-10. Put together by the Bellevue Downtown Association, regional talent will come together to feature over 20 live shoes across Downtown Bellevue. Featured artists include Ray Vega, Thomas Marriot, Roy McCurdy, and Lady […]
After an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the executive director had inflicted upon its first Black woman curator, the chief curator and executive director resigned in March. As of recently, a new Executive Director has been appointed. As an […]
Bellevue Arts Museum has announced that they will be hosting their annual Arts Fair as a virtual event this year. The Fair runs from July 21 to August 4, 2021. According to their website, the decision to go virtual was made after many hours were spent surveying artists and reaching […]
On March 15, an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the Executive Director inflicted upon the first Black woman curator. It requested acknowledgement of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31. Since […]
An open letter was written to Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees by members of the region’s art community, requesting that Benedict Heywood, BAM’s executive director, be removed. It is asking for acknowledgment of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31, 2021. […]
Halloween plans are looking different this year with the pandemic forcing social distancing and restaurants to fill up at a maximum of 50% capacity. We’ve put together a list of some events, as well as fun Halloween ideas to do in the comfort of your home. Dia De Los Muertos […]
The Bellevue Arts Museum will be allowing visitors to see new exhibits and utilize the building’s amenities once again on October 2nd. They have been working hard to follow CDC guidelines to ensure the health of visitors and employees in order to be able to open their doors. Although they […]
Bellevue Arts Museum received a donation of $500,000 from the Norcliffe Foundation to update the Museum’s facilities and systems. With this contribution, BAM will upgrade outdated technology, maintenance that has been needed for the past 20 years, and improve guest accommodations with new furnishings and signage. “We are so grateful […]
As reported in May, the annual Bellevue Arts Fair was canceled this year due to the pandemic. However, the Museum will be celebrating with a new program, Kids Fair To Go. From July 24-26, the Arts Museum will be giving away 6,000 free craft kits for kids and families. The kits […]
