Bellingham Alive

Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
2025-05-06 16:15 - 2025-08-21 17:30 (America/Denver)
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! Visit our webpage for more information: https://www.bbop.us/youth-program

Birchwood Garden Club's May 7th Meeting
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
May Speaker Topic: Fungi in the Garden.
The May 7, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Our speaker will be our own Fred M. Rhoades who will talk about “Fungi in the Garden and Yard: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful.” He will discuss where the fungi fit into the scheme of things and some of the beneficial and harmful mushrooms and other fungi you can find or encourage in your gardens and yards. He will also present a survey of some mushroom art he’s seen in local gardens.
Fred M. Rhoades is a mycologist/lichenologist, retired instructor, and current research associate in the Biology Department at Western Washington University. He lives in Bellingham, where he continues to pursue his interests in gardening, cryptogamic botany (lower spore producing, plant-like organisms), and natural-history photography. Please join us for this most interesting presentation!
Remember—-Birchwood Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale is coming up! Saturday, May 3, 2025. Bellingham’s Central Public Library, lower level conference room, 121 Central Avenue. 11 AM until 2 PM. Cash only please!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings. Membership brochures will be available.
Check our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

Sunnyland Art Walk
2025-05-09 16:00 - 18:00
We are so excited to be participating in another community art walk! Stop by Hela Provisions on the route for a wine, cheese, and non-alcoholic product tasting from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Find more information about our neighbors and local artists on the @sunnylandartwalk account on Instagram.

Sunnyland Sip + Stroll
2025-05-09 17:00 - 20:00
Sip, Stroll, Stamp — and WIN! | Join the Sunnyland artists and breweries for the Downtown Sunnyland Sip + Stroll on Friday, May 9th from 5–8 PM!
Ready to sip, stroll, and snag some seriously good prizes?
Here’s the deal:
Grab a Sip + Stroll Passport at any participating location.
Wander Sunnyland, stopping by local businesses and artists’ studios for sips, art, and cool vibes.
Earn stamps at each passport location.
Turn in your stamped passport to win some stellar raffle prizes — including gift certificates, local merchandise, and original art!
More stamps = more chances to win. (And hey, bragging rights too.)
Sip a little.
Stroll a lot.
Stamp your way to sweet prizes, all while supporting artists.
Mark your calendar:
Friday, May 9, 5–8 PM, Sunnyland neighborhood.
See you on the stroll!

Spring Wine Walk
2025-05-09 17:30 - 21:00
The 11th Annual Spring Wine Walk is here! Stroll through 19 Downtown shops as they transform into pop-up tasting rooms featuring a variety of regional wines. Attendees receive 10 tasting tickets to sample their favorites while retailers offer exclusive deals. All proceeds support the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend by sipping, shopping, and celebrating local!
VIP Experience at Red Star Taco – $65/ticket ✨
Want to elevate your Wine Walk? VIP ticket holders start the evening early at Red Star Taco with an exclusive experience:
🍷 A complimentary glass of wine OR a slushy margarita
🧀 A quesadilla, chips, and dip bar
💃 Early check-in from 4:30–6:30 PM so you can sip, snack, and get a head start on the fun!
Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on this special VIP perk!
General Tickets – $40/ticket ✨
General tickets include:
🎟 10 tasting tickets
🛍️ Organic cotton tote bag
🍷 Stemless wine glass
EVENT DETAILS
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS & TIMES
General Admission Check-In: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Crown Plaza Building Lobby (114 W. Magnolia Street)
Wineries begin pouring at 5:30 PM
VIP Check-In: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Red Star Taco (1327 N. State Street)
VIP guests receive a complimentary glass of wine or a slushy margarita, access to a build-your-own quesadilla bar, and three additional tasting tickets.
Tickets: Each ticket has a corresponding QR code attached to your confirmation email. No printout needed—simply show it on your device at check-in.
Age Requirement: All attendees must be 21+ and present a valid ID at check-in. You’ll receive:
A wristband required for tasting
Tasting tickets (10 for General Admission, 13 for VIP)
An event guide with venue details
A tasting glass and tote bag
WINE PURCHASES
Love what you’re tasting? Purchase bottles directly at each tasting location.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Parking: The Commercial Street Parking Garage is free after 6:00 PM and remains free until 11:00 AM Saturday, giving you time to return for brunch and pick up your vehicle.
Public Transit: The WTA Bus Station is located just two blocks away on the 1400 block of Railroad Avenue.
FOOD OPTIONS
Grab-and-go food options will be available from AB Crepes, El Capitan’s, Pye Hole, Saltadena, & Sweet As Waffles. Some tasting venues will also offer light snacks.
EVENT RULES & SAFETY
No alcohol may be consumed on public streets or sidewalks. Each venue has a special liquor license, and violations can result in fines and event expulsion. Please respect liquor laws to ensure this event can continue in the future.
Stay hydrated: Bring a water bottle. Public restrooms are available in the Commercial Street Plaza next to the parking garage.
Questions? Contact the Downtown Bellingham Partnership at (360) 527-8710.
Thank you to our sponsor, Greenhouse!
https://www.downtownbellingham.com/wine-walk

Saturday Jazz Brunch
2025-05-10 08:00 - 12:00
Your Weekend Indulgence!
Brunch just got even better—Hotel Leo now invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz every Saturday and Sunday at our Jazz Brunch.
Treat yourself to a spread of breakfast and brunch favorites, from classic staples to indulgent treats, all served in the elegant setting of our historic hotel. Raise a glass with a mimosa or Bloody Mary, or opt for one of our refreshing mocktails to keep it light. As you dine, let the sounds of live jazz set the mood for a relaxing and refined weekend.
Whether it’s a weekly tradition or a special treat, Jazz Brunch at Hotel Leo is the perfect way to gather with loved ones, enjoy great company, and savor a memorable experience.
Every Saturday & Sunday | Live Music
Reserve your table today and make brunch the highlight of your weekend!

Everon Lions Club Rummage Sale Fundraiser
2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00
Rummage Sale Fundraiser for the Everson Lions Club! All proceeds go back into community needs! The Everson Lions Club use funds to give annual scholarships to High School students, donate to the Cub Scouts, Plocal fire department, provide free dictionaries to local 3rd grade students, fund hearing aids for those in need along with supporting Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine, WA for people with disabilities and much more!
Rummage Sale will be May 10th from 9AM to 3PM at the Everson Lions Club Medical Equipment Warehouse, rain or shine! All types of items from Plant starts (Hostas, Christmas Cactus, Jade, etc) to clothes, books, antique/vintage items, furniture, decor and more!
Find a great Mother’s or Father’s Day gift or a hidden treasure you didn’t know you needed!
Everson Lions Club websites: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/everson/index.php and https://eversonlionsclub.org/

Jr Ski to Sea
2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00
May 10th 2025
The Jr Ski to Sea Race in Bellingham has been taking place from Mt Baker to Lake Padden. This timed event for 3rd – 12th graders features skiing/snowboarding, running, biking and kayaking. An award ceremony follows the races.
Contact: Kelcy King
Email: jrrace@skitosea.com
Phone: 360-746-8861
Website: https://skitosea.com/jrrace/

The Path to Kindness
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
Kulshan Chorus presents “The Path to Kindness,” directed by Dustin Willetts. Inspired by the book of poems by the same name (edited by James Crews), this uplifting concert about connection and joy encourages us to combine self-care with acts of kindness towards others. Consider joining us not only for the performance but in reading this encouraging poetry along the way. Stay tuned for more info! www.kulshanchorus.org, info@kulshanchorus.org

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 08:00 - 14:00
Join us for no ordinary brunch!
This Mother’s Day, treat her to a celebration that hits all the right notes. We’re serving up crave-worthy classics with seasonal twists, signature brunch cocktails, and a live set by Tenderpile’s De Dream—bringing smooth Sade covers and soulful Sunday jams. Because Mom deserves more than just flowers.
May 11, 2025 8am-2pm

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 09:30 - 13:00
Join us this Mother’s Day at Chuckanut Bay Distillery for a very special brunch in our historic upstairs ballroom. Enjoy a chef-crafted menu, live music, and a setting full of charm. In addition to a complete array of breakfast buffet items, we’ll be featuring a selection of delicious starters, as well as a live carving station featuring seasoned medium rare strip loin. Plus, every mom receives a complimentary “Momosa” to make the day even sweeter! From 9:30am to 1pm on May 11th – reservations required, space is limited.
$60 for adults; $30 ages 10 & under (5 & under free)
* Alcoholic beverages are a la carte and not included in the brunch buffet price.

Mother's Day on the Bay
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day on the Bay!
Looking for a unique way to honor everything that she’s done for you? (Let’s be honest- it’s a lot.) Join us at the Community Boating Center this Mother’s Day for an unforgettable afternoon on the water!
From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, explore Bellingham Bay at your own pace with sit-on-top kayaks. This self-guided experience is perfect for soaking in the beauty of the bay while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or trying it out for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Moms paddle for FREE, and family members can join at a discounted rate of just $30 for a 2-hour session!
Are you interested in something extra special? We’re also offering a discounted sunset sailboat rental! We will provide you with a skipper- and with only one boat available, families are encouraged to book early to secure this serene experience!
Let’s make this day as remarkable as the moms who inspire us with their love, strength, and selflessness. Pre-registration preferred. Thank you, moms, for everything you do!

Whatcom Genealogical Society
2025-05-12 14:00 - 16:00
Ancestry DNA – a presentation by Peg Mertl
Join us for an enlightening presentation on Ancestry.com DNA.
Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center.
May 12, 2025, 2 pm
2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA
Contact information: whatcomgenesoc@gmail.com
WGS Web: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

Life Drawing Bellingham
2025-05-13 18:30 - 21:00
Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome!
– $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo
– Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p
– Materials & Snacks provided
– Short to long poses
– More details at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com
These are uninstructed events for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a live model. First-timers always welcome!
We provide a welcoming and supportive environment so that everyone can get into their creative flow.
The poses are timed, starting with shorter poses to warm up, gradually building up to longer poses, with breaks throughout.
** Stay up to date & Follow us on instagram @lifedrawingbellingham + Join our mailing list at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com **

All Voices Pop Up Chorus
2025-05-13 19:00 - 2025-06-17 20:30
Did you sing in school or in the church choir or love to sing in the shower? Then join the All-Voices Pop-Up Chorus put on by the Mount Baker Toppers. Learn to sing 4-part acapella harmony from award-winning teachers for six weeks and then perform A Night of Acapella on June 21st at the Fairhaven Green. It’s free and it’s fun. Ages 12-99 welcome! Stop by The Majestic on May 13th and check it out!
https://topperschorus.org/

Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn
2025-05-14 00:00 - 2025-05-21 23:59
5/14/25 – 5/21/25
One of Whatcom County’s longest-running community fundraising events, Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn is a weeklong celebration to support local restaurants, strengthen the community, and help end local hunger. All you have to do is visit any of the restaurants at oppco.org/dineout, and a portion of your purchase will go to support Maple Alley Inn, Opportunity Council’s hot meals program. Enjoying meals in your community can provide free hot meals to those who need them.
About Maple Alley Inn:
Since 1987, Maple Alley Inn has been dedicated to serving healthy and sustaining meals and fighting hunger in Whatcom County.  Offering all that a family meal provides, Maple Alley Inn has historically served a diverse community of low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, isolated seniors, individuals in recovery, and others by offering the chance to come together, dine in dignity, offer companionship, and share their stories. Meals are prepared from scratch and feature organic vegetables from the Maple Alley Inn Community Garden.
Contact anneliese_deleon@oppco.org or 360-734-5121 ext. 1333 for more information.

Spring Wine Release
2025-05-14 18:00 - 22:00
Join winemakers to introduce two new wines: Vintage Port and Rose of Cabernet Franc!
At 6PM on Wednesday, May 14th: 1678 Boblett Street in Blaine (exit 275) — free pizza, live music, wine tasting and a special announcement!

The 2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents... Tracy Spring's workshop::"Unpacking Great Songs"
2025-05-16 12:00 - 13:30
A great lyric. A lovely bridge. An unexpected melodic line or chord structure. What caught your ear or captured your heart? We’ll bring our favorite songs to this workshop and learn about songwriting by exploring the great moves that someone else made. Bonus points if you bring a song you love, and then play a song you’ve written that incorporates one of those great moves! No prior songwriting experience is required to participate; just bring a favorite song to share with the group.
Tickets: $30 advance/$35 at the Box Office (Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St., La Conner, WA
https://laconnerguitarfestival.com/workshops

Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring in Concert
2025-05-17 11:30 - 13:00
The 2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents a special late morning concert with songwriters and long-time friends Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring on Saturday, May 17, 11:30am-1:00pm. The two women will “swap tunes” back and forth in an intimate concert setting: the Club House of the Swinomish Yacht Club, (310 N. 1st St.) Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the Festival Box Office (Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St.)
https://laconnerguitarfestival.com/late-morning-concerts
Kat Eggleston is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and playwright who has performed and taught internationally for more than thirty years, creating many solo and collaborative recordings of original and traditional music that have been distributed world-wide.
A seasoned performer as well, Tracy Spring has played in folk venues and festivals throughout North America and Australia, often combining her musical life with social justice work. With folk, blues and jazz influences, she displays a style all her own.

Skagit Symphony - Timeless Elements:Fire
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:00
Skagit Symphony – Timeless Elements: Fire
Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 7:30pm
McIntyre Hall, 2501 E College Way Mount Vernon WA
“Music is the spark that lights the fire of the soul.” Skagit Symphony starts the festivities by setting off Handel’s Fireworks. Marta Szlubowska dazzles with Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto, and Erica Montgomery will Raise the Roof on our brand-new set of timpani. We bring our final evening concert to a close with the magic of Stravinsky’s Firebird.
For more information email info@skagitsymphony.com, visit our website https://www.skagitsymphony.com/fire or call 360-848-9336
For tickets visit https://purchase.mcintyrehall.org/ChooseSeats/1201

Wild Brushstrokes: An Expressive Acrylic Workshop
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00
TICKETS: https://www.lifedrawingbellingham.com/workshops
An Expressive Acrylic Workshop
Saturday, May 24 • 10AM–4PM
at Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA
$150 – All materials included
This is expressive painting—where the photo reference fuels instinct, and every choice is a potential to turn up your inner voice.
I will teach you how I paint from a photo reference of a wolf: My approaches, my mindset, and the practical tools to make expressive painting an ongoing part of your life.
Together, we’ll explore how to paint powerfully, intuitively, and expressively using acrylics. I’ll show you how to use a refrence photo with real energy—not to replicate it, but to unlock bold color, emotional mark-making, and deeper creative instincts.
This workshop will include informative lecture, live demos, one-on-one guidance, and an encouraging space where it’s safe to push yourself and explore what you haven’t dared to try before.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or finding your way back to painting, this is your chance to move past hesitation—and have a real encounter with creative potential.
What You’ll Learn:
– How to begin or renew your personal painting practice
– Color theory & mixing for emotional impact
– Expressive brushwork techniques that bring a portrait to life
– How to move beyond literal photo reference and tap into feeling
– The mindset of intuitive, self-guided creativity
You’ll Leave With:
– Your very own expressive wolf portrait
– The tools and knowledge to keep painting on your own
– A new relationship to color, instinct, and mark-making
– A deeper glimpse of your creative self
About the Instructor:
Cameron is a classically trained painter and expressive portrait artist known for his energetic, intuitive brushwork. A graduate of the New York Academy of Art, he now teaches and paints in Bellingham, where he also runs Life Drawing Bellingham, a weekly art community rooted in connection, growth, and experimentation. (See more of his work at www.mccoolart.com)

Digital Photography: Take Better Pictures with your Cell Phone!
2025-05-24 14:30 - 16:30
The great thing about phone cameras is that they’re always with us. But we’ve all cursed them for failing to get that once-in-a-life-time picture. In this two-hour-long class, I will help you to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the little lensed miracle that lives in your phone. And that understanding will help you to capture more pictures that you love.
I will use an iPhone in class but people with other brands of phone are welcome. Cell phone cameras can vary considerably from phone to phone, so the focus of the class is not on specific camera settings. Instead, the class will focus on ideas and strategies for using the phone creatively.
Class Fee: $30
Ages: Teens and Adults 13+
Registration Deadline: 5/23 12 PM
Materials to Bring: Cell phone with a working camera

Ski to Sea
2025-05-25 07:30 - 18:00
Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize your team of 3-8 racers and join us on Memorial Day weekend! Teammates and spectators await finishing racers in Bellingham’s scenic Marine Park and can experience the Historic Fairhaven Festival, the all-day street party just up the hill.
Returning racers tell us their favorite parts of Ski to Sea are camaraderie and community. From organizing your team to training, racing, and trading stories at the finish line beer garden, Ski to Sea is all about teamwork. It is also about our incredible community of over 700 volunteers who work together to make this event unforgettable, year after year, since 1973. Price: $684-$734.
Contact: Aurielle Buermann
Email: info@skitosea.com
Phone: (360)-746-8861
Websites: http://www.skitosea.com
https://www.facebook.com/skitosea/
https://twitter.com/skitosea?lang=en
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Women on the Water
2025-05-26 13:00 - 16:30
On May 26th, from 1:00-4:30PM, join the Community Boating Center for a gathering of woman-centered boating! This is the perfect event for beginner and experienced boaters to enjoy keelboat sailing, dinghy sailing, and kayaking in a safe and supportive environment.
All participants will have the same experiences, rotating through stations. Registration names are purely for group management.

Outsiders Inn presents Jon Fosse's "deathvariations"
2025-05-29 19:30 - 2025-06-07 20:30
Outsiders Inn Theater presents the West Coast Premiere of Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse’s riveting drama, deathvariations, directed by Greg Berry and featuring Karen Edland, Sar ‘Roman’ Feltman, Robert Frederiksen, Byron Priebe, Emily Riley, Anwyn Thompson.
When her daughter dies, a woman digs through her past, unearthing each of the losses in her life. She comes to find that death, her frequent visitor, may not be her enemy. Jon Fosse heightens the language of the everyday to reveal the power behind what we leave unsaid and what remains unseen.
“a taut, gripping exploration of—among other things—our frequent and tragic inability to recognize what’s right before us “
-NYTHEATRE.COM
Two weekends, 7 shows:
Thursday, May 29, 7:30pm; Friday, May 30, 7:30pm; Saturday, May 31, 7:30pm; Sunday, June 1, 7:30pm.&
Thursday, June 5, 7:30; Saturday, June 7, 2pm & 7:30pm,
EXPLORATIONS ACADEMY, 1701 Willis St., Bellingham, WA
https://www.facebook.com/outsidersinnseattle/ OR https://www.instagram.com/outsidersinntheatreco/

BMC matinee program with baritone Richard Hodges and pianist Jay Rozendaal
2025-06-04 10:30 - 11:30
BMC June program features baritone Richard Hodges, renowned opera performer, composer and educator, and Jay Rozendaal, a world-class voice coach and pianist who calls Bellingham his home, in a special performance to close its 109th season.
They present a varied program that covers a wide scope of styles and genres. It includes works by Verdi, Ravel, Gershwin and Margaret Bonds.
Join us for a matinee concert on Wednesday, June 4, at 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham. Free, open to all, and family friendly. This is BMC’s gift to the community! More information on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Music at St. Paul's Presents: A Musical Prayer for Peace
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00
The music program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents a performance at 7pm on Wed. June 4th of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, by Karl Jenkins. Featuring trumpet, percussion, flute/piccolo, cello, organ, and choir, this piece was first performed in 2000 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It is an anti-war piece based on the Catholic Mass, featuring lyrics from a wide variety of religious traditions. Childcare is available.
Tickets are $25/adult and $15/student, and can be purchased here: https://music-stpauls.org/events

How Queer!
2025-06-05 18:00 - 2025-07-23 21:00
Voxel Gallery presents How Queer! an exhibition that celebrates the vibrant, diverse, and powerful voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in our community. As we honor Pride months, we invite you to explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who are shaping the world with their art. This collection reflects on themes of love, identity, social justice, resilience, and personal journeys.

BMC Night Beat presents baritone Richard Hodges, pianist Jay Rozendaal, and special guests
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:00
BMC June evening program features baritone Richard Hodges, renowned opera performer, composer, and educator—and Jay Rozendaal, a world-class voice coach and pianist who calls Bellingham his home—in a special performance to close its 109th season.
The program includes works by Verdi, Vaughan Williams, Margaret Bonds, Nathaniel Dett, and Dr. Hodges. Special guests: soprano Heather Dudenbostel joins Hodges and Rozendaal for a Mozart aria and a song by Stephen Sondheim, and Eli Schille-Hudson comes in to perform a song cycle for baritone and guitar by John Rutter.
Full-length BMC Night Beat is on Thursday, June 5, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. No ticket purchase required; we suggest a $20 donation. All are welcome and students are always free!
Find out more about BMC’s season and endeavors on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Ted Gibson Retrospective: Photography, Children's Lunchboxes and more!
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:30
Ted Gibson Retrospective:
Photography, Children’s Lunchboxes, and Dick & Jane Drawings
Exhibit dates: June 6 – July 26, 2025. Artwalk and Public Celebration: June 6, 6 – 8:30 PM
Dakota Art, 1322 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
Regular Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM
Facebook Event, Artist Website: https://www.tedgibson-art.org/
Contact:
Mary Jo Maute, Ted’s Life Partner & Bellingham Artist. mjmaute@gmail.com, (360) 224-4313
Alan Weydert, Dakota Art, aeweydert@gmail.com. (360) 676-8918
Documentarian and political artist, Ted Gibson’s (1944–2024) collection of histories of “ordinary people,” are being presented together for the first time at Dakota Art Gallery! Revealing Gibson’s lifetime of creative passion and profound insights, this retrospective exhibit includes 40 archival photographs showing the magic found on the highway, in quiet places and at special events, along with several series of works, most notably his Children’s Lunchboxes and a collection of drawings with apropos quotations called Dick and Jane in Retrospect which juxtapose trite Americana with scenes from the dark side of American Capitalism.
