• 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 Art Space 306 Flora St. Bellingham, WA 98225

  • 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.

  • Coffee& Canvas

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

  • 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...

  • Winter Paint & Sip

    Join Semiahmoo Resort for a winter-inspired Paint & Sip on Tuesday, December 23, from 4–6 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or...

  • Peregrination – Solo Exhibition by Susan Van Gundy

    BELLINGHAM, WA — Voxel Gallery is pleased to announce Peregrination, a solo exhibition by Bellingham-based abstract painter Susan Van Gundy, opening Friday, January 2, 2026, at 312 West Champion in downtown Bellingham. The public is invited...

  • David Syre: Mind and Method at Work

    Cordata Gallery is pleased to invite you to ‘David Syre: Mind and Method at Work’, an exhibition focused on the wide range of techniques that make...

  • Puzzle Hustle

    Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four people will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same jigsaw puzzle — the three fastest teams win prizes! Pre-registration is required. DAY/DATES: Fridays / January 23 or March 6 TIME:...

  • Illuminight

    An evening of local artistic celebration, we illuminate the Skagit River Walk in Mount Vernon with hundreds of luminaries, watch local performances, and finish the evening with an illuminating processional through downtown Mount Vernon. On...

  • Allied Arts of Whatcom County Members Show

    Allied Arts is delighted to present the 2026 Annual Members Show this February at the downtown Bellingham Gallery. This year’s show includes creations from nearly 100...

  • Pet Portrait Party

    Bring a photo of a fur baby and spend 45-minutes creating a pet portrait of them. Then everyone votes and prizes go to the portraits that look most alike. We will provide the mediums… you can expect surprises! DAY/DATE: Friday / February 27...