• Free Fridays in the Open Art Studio!

    From 1–3 PM on (almost) every Friday, stop by Make.Shift’s Open Art Studio and craft whatever you’d like with the supplies and tools we have available (including vintage magazines and collage materials, paint of all kinds, pens, pencils, yarn, embroidery thread, and fabric)! Refreshments available. For accessibility information, visit makeshiftartspace.org/accessibility. Always all-ages! Make.Shift...

  • Free Friday

    Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolors and anything your heart desires. Our space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays.

  • Untethered Odyssey opening reception

    October 3 - November 1st Opening Reception: October 3, 6pm-9pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across...

  • Untethered Odyssey gallery exhibition

    Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm 1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across four distinctive artistic voices. The exhibition features Liz Cunningham's exquisite beaded jewelry, lovingly constructed one tiny bead at a time into contemporary wearable sculptures; Jeana Esser-Lang's bold and...

  • Blessings of the Waters – James K. Papp Photography Exhibit

    Blessings of the Waters: From Glacier to Sea Exhibit showcases Bellingham photographer James K. Papp's stunning black and white images. From the Cascade Mountains to the Puget Sound, water is the connector between residents,...

  • Artist Showcase Series

    Three Artists with Unique Connections To Each Other Bellingham, October 2, 2025 – Chuckanut Bay Gallery and Sculpture Garden presents an amazing afternoon with three artists sharing not only their artwork but the stories...

  • Wintering Exhibition Opening

    This winter, Voxel Gallery presents Wintering—a women-driven exhibition that celebrates the mystery and beauty of the winter solstice through landscape and abstract paintings. Opening reception November 6, 2025, from 6-9PM, 312 West Champion Street, Bellingham www.voxelgallery.com

  • Lummi Island Holiday Art Tour

    Lummi Island Holiday Art Tour 2025 November 8th and 9th - 10am to 5pm More than 14 artists and craftspeople are offering their work at 7 locations around the island. Enjoy paintings, drawings, prints, notecards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, glass, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear, and more! Maps are available online at lummi-island.com or pick up a copy in The...

  • Shop Small Holiday Makers Market

    Get into the festive spirit and discover unique, locally made gifts while supporting talented artisans at our Shop Small Holiday Makers Market! Join us November 29–30...

  • Coffee& Canvas

    Come paint and let the creativity flow while sipping on Bellingham’s finest coffee.