Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum!

In 2024, each first Friday of the month at the Whatcom Museum will have free admission, extended hours, and special, free programming with a different mix of artists, performers, and experts to...

Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour

Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a tasty dinner, join Museum Curator of Art Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition Bellingham National: Acts of Healing and Repair. Dinner and tours are limited to 16 people. Dinner is served from 5:30–6:50 p.m., followed by the tour from...

Painting + Waffle Night

Join local artist BritniAnn and chef Ruby of Waffles in Paradise on Wednesday, February 14th from 3-6pm for a fun, relaxed Paint + Waffle event. ($40 individual or $70 for 2 attendees) Email: britniann8@gmail.com to reserve your spot. https://www.themajesticartcafe.com/

Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour

Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a tasty dinner, join Museum Curator of Art Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition Bellingham National: Acts of...

Oil Painting Techniques w/ Claire Johnson

Join exhibiting artist Claire Johnson in exploring oil painting techniques! In this day-long workshop, you will work on two paintings, focusing on underpainting techniques that will make your paintings shine. For the first painting, you will focus on reductive underpainting techniques. Then, experiment with an additive technique to explore how monochromatic...

March’s Whatcom READS Art Challenge & Cultural Festival Showcase

March’s Whatcom READS Art Challenge & Cultural Festival Showcase March 1- March 30, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 6pm-9pm 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Allied Arts of Whatcom County is delighted to present a compelling array of artistic talents for the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries'...

Paint Yo! Dreams: Tree of Life Workshop w/ Safiuchi

All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up Cost: $40 ($30 participation and $10 materials fee) Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio When: Saturday, March 2 from 1-3pm All Materials Provided Join artist Safiuchi for a workshop centered around a collaborative Tree of Life! Participants will each create a leaf telling their story on that leaf with paints, fabrics, small images, textured paper, and words of affirmation. After the leaves are completed they...

Collaborative Drawing Event: Surrealist Soil and Luminous Leaves

Collaborative Drawing Event: Surrealist Soil and Luminous Leaves Date & Time: March 9 from 1:30-2:30pm Age range: recommended 8+ Level: All Levels Join us in the MoNA studio for a drop-in family friendly event! Team up with community & family members to imagine a surrealist...

Spring Break Art Day Camp!

Join us for Spring Break day camps at MoNA! These half-day camps will be full of hands on art’s activities, games and art projects with MoNA Educators! Ages: 8 to 12 years old Date: Thursday April 4 and Friday April 5 from 10am- 2pm Cost: $40 for 1 session | $75 for both sessions Members get 10% off with membership discount code at checkout! Location: Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S First St. La Conner, WA Each day,...

Art in the Forest Walk with Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands

Experience the majesty of your local forestlands in this slow hike and art-making adventure! With over 50 miles of trails and nearly 3000 acres to explore, the Anacortes Community Forest Lands have long been an inspiration to local artists and enthusiasts alike. Join Friends of the Forest and the Museum of Northwest Art to celebrate our relationship to the forests of the Northwest (and...

Soulful Art Market

Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, music, vendors, and Northwest Youth Services Omni Center Student art gallery. This event will be happening on Commercial St Block 6pm-9pm on August 30th. Hosted...