How many people truly get to follow their dream? I did. I’ve always lived near a body of water and have always been a beachcomber. My dream was to figure out how to make a living off the beach. I did. I moved to San Juan Island in 1980 and immediately began scouring the...

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 to comics to game design, this exhibit celebrates the irrepressible creativity and playfulness of nerd culture in the Northwest....

Gallery Syre launches its first Whatcom County Youth Artist Exhibition, featuring artists in Grades 6 through 13. A jury of 5 people, including David Syre’s art curator, Ana Palacio, has nominated three winners from a large range of applications. 6 other special nominees will be shown at the final exhibition that will officially open...

Wherever you see Francis’ work, from Bellingham to Boston to Reykjavik, it will stop you in your tracks! His subject matter is thought provoking and filled with energy. His art mediums diverse. FCF is excited to present a collection of sculpture and paintings in February by this “Off The Wall” artist!

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...

For the month of February Make.shift will offer Bellingham the opportunity to “stick their tongues out to distress.” We aim to explore the jovial comradery that is created by a chemical imbalance. We called out to artists in...

Norma Appleton will show how she creates unique beads from recycled magazine paper at the Whatcom Art Market on Saturday, February 8 from noon to 2 pm. Norma's inspiration in recycling every day items into useful...

We are wrapping up the Youth Artist Exhibition. Come see some amazing works on display (and for sale) at the Gallery. We are adding special hours on Sat...

The Jansen Art Center is accepting submissions for the 2020 Spring Juried Exhibit. Artists are invited to submit up to five works for consideration for the exhibit. The submission fee is $35.00 regardless of number submitted. The Jansen Art Center accepts visual arts including ceramics, painting and drawing, textiles, jewelry, basketry, glass, photography, sculpture, and book arts. For the Spring Juried Exhibit, we will be accepting...

Stephanie Strong is the featured artist at the Whatcom Art Market from February 10 to February 16 and will present a special demonstration of her...

Richard Bulman, well known local artist, will be featured for the week of February 17 to 23 at the Whatcom Art Market. He will be on site at the gallery , 1103 11th St, in Fairhaven, Bellingham , on Friday February 21 working on abstract paintings...