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. Hosted by PAFAC and NOLS Port Angeles Main Library and co-curated by Sarah Jane & Ginny Holladay. Locations: Port Angeles...

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 on...

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 on display through June 8, 2020. Barbara Sternberger has lived and worked in Bellingham since 1993. She has taught painting every summer at WWU for 23...

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 the community to share work inspired...

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 and beautiful jewelry...

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 Feb 8th...

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 3D...

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 technique on Sunday, February 16 from noon to 2 pm. Stephanie will show how she applies the resist and the paint to produce a beautiful finished product. See her art display and those of the other 45 local artists at the gallery located at...

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 in a variety of mediums. Learn how he approaches his style of art and see...

This is our Monthly Meeting for the Guild. Any persons interested in the Metal Arts are welcome! Do you have a new or old piece of work you would like to share? Or do you have a tip to share? Or are you looking to find out more about the metal arts? Join us as we share our interests in the...

What do you radiate? Discover the energy that surrounds your body by getting your aura photographed with intuitive energy coach, Charles Crooks. Why should you even care about your aura? Every day, with every activity we do, and every person we come in contact with, our energy changes. Our...