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 […]
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Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Virtual Arts Fair Due to Pandemic
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 […]
Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director Resigns Amidst Allegations of Abuse and Disrespect
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 […]
Artists Request Removal of Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director
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. […]
2020 Halloween Activities in Downtown Bellevue Cater to COVID-19
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 […]
Bellevue Arts Museum to Reopen on October 2
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 Receives $500,000 Donation for Updates
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 With this contribution, BAM will upgrade outdated technology, maintenance that has been needed for the past 20 years, and improve guest accommodations with new furnishings and signage.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 […]
Bellevue Arts Museum to Offer Free Craft Kits in Lieu of Annual Arts Fair
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 […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair Canceled Due to Pandemic
The Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair 2020, which was scheduled for July 24-26, has been canceled. According to a press release, this decision has been made in light of Washington State’s newly announced “Safe Start” plan, and in the interest of keeping artists and community members safe. The Museum’s Executive […]
Developer, Skanska, Proposes 26-Story Office Building on NE 8th
Skanska, a world leading project development and construction group, has submitted a proposal for design review. The new project is titled “NE 8th”. The property is located at 10660 NE 8th Street and 10630 NE 8th Street. The site is 77,056 square feet. At the moment, there are three buildings […]