• Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour

    Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a tasty dinner, join Museum Curator of Art Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition Bellingham National: Acts of Healing and Repair. Dinner and tours are limited to 16 people. Dinner is served from 5:30–6:50...

  • Free First Fridays at the Whatcom Museum!

    In 2024, each first Friday of the month at the Whatcom Museum will have free admission, extended hours, and special, free programming with a different mix of artists, performers, and experts to lead workshops and activities for all ages at BOTH buildings! Visit our website to get more details about these January 5 activities and events: Artist-in-Residence: Aisha Harrison Lightcatcher building | 250...

  • Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour

    Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted...

  • Painting + Waffle Night

    Join local artist BritniAnn and chef Ruby of Waffles in Paradise on Wednesday, February 14th from 3-6pm for a fun, relaxed Paint + Waffle event. ($40 individual or $70 for 2 attendees) Email: britniann8@gmail.com to reserve your spot. https://www.themajesticartcafe.com/

  • Bar Cicotti Dinner & Curator Tour

    Enjoy a prix fixe three-course Italian dinner at Bar Cicotti inside the Lightcatcher building. Chef Jonathan Cicotti creates recipes rooted in his Italian family’s traditions from Cento in Northern Italy. After a tasty dinner, join Museum Curator of Art Amy Chaloupka in the Lightcatcher lobby to begin a tour of the exhibition Bellingham National: Acts...

  • Oil Painting Techniques w/ Claire Johnson

    Join exhibiting artist Claire Johnson in exploring oil painting techniques! In this day-long workshop, you will work on two paintings, focusing on underpainting techniques that will...

  • March’s Whatcom READS Art Challenge & Cultural Festival Showcase

    March’s Whatcom READS Art Challenge & Cultural Festival Showcase March 1- March 30, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 6pm-9pm 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Allied Arts of Whatcom County is delighted to present a compelling array of artistic talents for the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries' Whatcom READS program. Local artists embarked on an inspiring...

  • Paint Yo! Dreams: Tree of Life Workshop w/ Safiuchi

    All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up Cost: $40 ($30 participation and $10 materials fee) Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio When: Saturday, March 2 from 1-3pm All Materials Provided Join artist Safiuchi for a workshop centered around a collaborative Tree of Life! Participants will each create a leaf telling their story on that leaf with paints, fabrics, small images, textured paper,...

  • Collaborative Drawing Event: Surrealist Soil and Luminous Leaves

    Collaborative Drawing Event: Surrealist Soil and Luminous Leaves Date & Time: March 9 from 1:30-2:30pm Age range: recommended 8+ Level: All Levels Join us in the MoNA studio for a drop-in family friendly event! Team up with community & family members to imagine a surrealist tree in this collaborative drawing activity. Use your imagination to draw a tree from the canopy down, and into the soil below....

  • Spring Break Art Day Camp!

    Join us for Spring Break day camps at MoNA! These half-day camps will be full of hands on art’s activities, games and art projects with MoNA Educators! Ages: 8 to 12 years old Date: Thursday April...

  • Draw The Forest: Preliminary Drawing Fundamentals for Plein Air Painting w/ Trish Harding

    All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up Cost: $35 ($30 participation and $5 materials fee) Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio When: Saturday, May 4 from 10am-12pm All Materials Provided With quick charcoal sketches from photographs (supplied by Trish) we will break down a forest scene into manageable chunks, establish a center of interest and create a dynamic composition with strong shapes. Then we will add a bit of color. This class will...