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...

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...

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...

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 years and for the past decade, holds private painting workshops. Barbara’s gallery representation for the past...

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...

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 is just in time for that special valentine. The Gallery is located at 1103 11th St. Fairhaven in Bellingham and is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Forty five local artists display fine art and gifts in historic...

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 and 22nd from 12-5. The exhibition closes...

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...

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...

Richard Bulman, well known local artist, will be featured for the week of February 17 to 23 at the Whatcom Art Market. He will...