• Obsessed: The Art of Nerd-dom

    Reclaiming the once-pejorative term “nerd” to mean anyone who obsesses over created content, we’re taking a glimpse into the artistic side of nerd culture and our innate desire to expand upon the creative content we love. With artwork ranging from literary illustration...

  • Select Paintings by Barbara Sternberger

    The Inn at Lynden 100 5th st., Lynden, United States

    The Jansen Art Center is pleased to welcome Barbara Sternberger to the Inn at Lynden for an exhibit of her work. The exhibit opens on Friday, February 7 and will be on display through June 8, 2020. Barbara Sternberger has lived and worked in Bellingham since...

  • “Leap!”

    This Artist Choice show could only happen once every 4 years! Our artist’s inspiration?... Frogs, Kangaroos, and Lords a leaping…you get the picture. Our artists took a “Leap of faith”, dropped off unframed original art for us to frame and we leaped right in! The opening for this small works event is on Feb 29th at 6:00 pm, the show runs...

  • Artist Talk & Opening Reception: Lisa McShane March 6-29, 2020

    LISA MCSHANE MARCH 6-29, 2020 ARTIST TALK: Saturday, March 7th, 3:30 pm ARTIST RECEPTION TO FOLLOW: Saturday, March 7th, 5-7 pm Light – and its interaction with water and land – is the main element in Lisa McShane’s paintings. McShane uses layers of translucent oil paint and resin to create deeply luminous paintings. Smith & Vallee Gallery is open daily from...

  • Make.Shift March 2020 Art Walk: “And in That Moment”

    For the month of March Make.Shift Gallery would like to present “And in That Moment: Works by Aunna Moriarty.” We will be showcasing Moriarty’s photography in a solo show exhibit that defines the artistic process. Moriarty resides in Seattle, Washington and is a photographer and model. Her work has a sharp focus on fashion and performance used as a means to investigate the human focus. The Artist emphasizes that this specific project, “And...

  • GOURD BASKETS BY JAN OMEY MARCH 11

    The intricate designs on gourd baskets will be shown and explained by their creator, Jan Omey, on Wednesday March 11 from noon to 5 at the Whatcom Art Market located at 1103 11th St, Fairhaven, Bellingham. Jan uses a combination of weaving, carving and other embellishments...

  • ArtBites – Critical Perspectives on Art & Eroticism

    Join us March 13 from 6–8pm for a candid, critical look at how artists find inspiration in sensuality, desire, and the human body—and how the resulting creative work can both elevate and debase its subject. The conversation will include topics chosen by the panelists, as well as time for questions and insights from the audience.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY CHAT WITH JAMES WEAVER

    The Art Market will feature James Weaver's photography March 16 through 22 and James will be on site Saturday, March 21 from 11 to 3 to chat with visitors about...

  • WHATCOM ART MARKET TEMPORARY CLOSING

    DUE TO THE VIRAL DANGER TO OUR ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITY, WAM HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE FROM MARCH 16 TO MARCH 31 AT WHICH TIME A REOPENING DATE WILL BE EVALUATED. THANKS TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AT THIS UNUSUAL...

  • WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLC PAINTER, JOANNE WYATT AT ART WALK

    JoAnne Wyatt, well known for her expressive art works, will be the featured artist at the Whatcom Art Market March 23 through 29 and will be on site at the Fourth Friday Art Walk on March 27 from 5 to 8 pm. She will be demonstrating her techniques in watercolor as the gallery celebrates our 10th anniversary. Located at 1103 11th St in Fairhaven, Bellingham, the gallery is open daily from 10 am to 6...

  • 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT WAM MARCH 27

    The Whatcom Art Market at 1103 11th St. in Fairhaven, Bellingham is celebrating it's 10th year as a non profit cooperative gallery for the members of the Whatcom Art Guild. Forty Five local artists present their special and unique works of art and gift items daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Come join the special celebration on the Fourth Friday Art Walk in Fairhaven March 27 from 5 to 8 pm. Meet...