Bellingham Alive

Children's Art Walk
2026-05-01 11:00 - 2026-05-16 16:00 (America/Denver)
We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 1st, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 26th annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. On this night there will be a number of activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools – Art will stay on display through the first two weeks in May in honor of the statewide Arts Education Month.
Our opening reception is Friday May1st from 5pm to 8pm.

The Veils of Self -Solo Exhibition by Lori VanEtta
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Voxel Gallery is proud to present The Veils of Self, a solo exhibition by Abstract Painter Lori VanEtta, and offers a compelling collection of paintings that explore emotional states, intuition, and the evolving inner landscape of the artist. Each piece serves as a visual record of a moment—capturing moods, experiments, and expressions that emerge organically through VanEtta’s creative process. Visitors to The Veils of Self can expect a presentation of layered acrylic paintings on canvas that highlight both the nuance of her process and the emotional depth of her work.
Friday, May 1, 2026 6-9PM, 312 West Champion Street, Bellingham Wa, 98225 for more info: www.voxelgallery.com

PAINT & SIP COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN EVENT
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
BellinghamArt fundraiser for Whatcom Family YMCA
Sunday, May 3
1-3pm

Chasing Sunsets, Artist Reception with Andrea Kendall
2026-05-22 18:00 - 20:00
The Studio at Istari Creative hosts an artist’s reception for Chasing Sunsets, new paintings by Andrea Kendall. Watercolor and mixed media on paper, atmospheric and layered work exploring light, landscape, and the magical line between day and night. Free and open to the public. Wine and conversation. The exhibition runs April 24 through June 26, 2026. Contact: david@istaricreative.com, istaricreative.com

Lummi Island Artists' Tour
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00
Lummi Island Artists’ Studio Tour. Free. Over 30 artists and artisans present a wide variety of creations. Tour small group and individual studios. Free tour map available at The Islander next to ferry landing. Saturday and Sunday.

Lummi Island Memorial Weekend Art Tour
2026-05-23 11:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00
In addition to featured glass artist, Art Hohl, enjoy the work of over 30 artists and craftspeople showing at 14 locations around the island: paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear and more! Maps are available at lummi-island.com or the Islander Store. Preview artists on Instagram at lummi.island.art.studio.tour and Facebook at Lummi Island Art Studio Tour. To get to Lummi Island take I-5 to exit 260 and head west on Slater road. At the light turn left onto Haxton Way and go south to the ferry dock. Line up for an 8-minute ferry ride. Pay on board credit or debit card only. For ferry schedule go to https://www.whatcomcounty.us/562/Ferry-Schedule.

A Glimpse of Nature Botanical Watercolors by Sarah Dickinson
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come meet Sarah Dickinson at the opening of her debut solo show. Her medium is watercolor on paper, layered with bits of organic material gathered on her outings through the Pacific Northwest. Her work is an invitation to pause and notice the beauty hiding in plain sight. Light refreshments, original works, good company.

Double Rainbow Doubleweave Workshop with Jennifer Moore
2026-07-30 09:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00
3-day workshop with Jennifer Moore
Thursday – Saturday, July 30 – August 1, 2026
9:00 AM – 5: PM
2 Layers, 4 or 8 Shafts, 6 Colors – Endless possibilities!
Discover the magic of color in weaving with internationally renowned fiber artist Jennifer Moore in this immersive and inspiring doubleweave workshop. Often described as the ultimate color sampler, this class invites weavers to explore the dazzling possibilities of layered cloth, shifting color, and optical illusion.
Before the workshop, students will prepare a warp using Jennifer’s unique system for arranging multiple colors in rotational sequence. Once at the loom, a simple two-layered doubleweave structure opens the door to extraordinary results as colors interact, overlap, and move past one another to create luminous iridescence, moiré effects, and endlessly surprising visual mixtures.
Throughout the workshop, students will experiment with a variety of structures including warp rep, warp-faced twills, and other single-layer techniques that reveal the incredible versatility of this warp design. Weavers working on eight shafts with two blocks will also have the opportunity to explore dynamic block combinations and expansive pattern possibilities.
In addition to hands-on weaving, Jennifer will present a comprehensive lecture on block doubleweave design, giving students practical tools and creative strategies for designing their own doubleweave patterns on any shaft configuration.
Whether you are drawn to bold color exploration, complex structure, or the thrill of discovering unexpected effects in cloth, this workshop offers a rich and inspiring deep dive into the art of doubleweave. Leave with a remarkable sampler, a stronger understanding of color theory and optical mixing in weaving, and countless ideas for future projects.

Emulsion Transfer Workshop
2026-07-30 09:30 - 2026-08-01 16:00
Emulsion transfers give an artist another process of putting ink on paper and creating a unique print. We will work from digital files printed onto an emulsion dual film in either color or black and white as you choose. This is not the old hand sanitizer process you may have played with, but a workflow and materials that allow you scale and creative choices. We will be able to use most types of papers to do this from watercolor to exotic washi.
This is a two day course with an open day in between to allow adequate drying time. Day 1 will be preparing images to transfer and paper preparation. Day 2 will be making prints.The day in between, 7/31/26, is free.
This process doesn’t require specialized equipment so it’s a process that you can take home and use.
