Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair

BAM Arts Fair
Crafting Community Since 1947!

July 26, 27 & 28, 2024

Bellevue Square & Bellevue Arts Museum

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest. We are committed to handmade excellence and supporting national designers, artists, and craftspeople. Shop from 275+ inspiring artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art. This marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work. In addition to this unique shopping experience, BAM Arts Fair offers free programming including BAM exhibitions, Kids Fair, food trucks, wine garden and much more. Since 1947, BAM Arts Fair has been the annual gathering place for our community and a wonderful way to connect to the world of art, craft & design!

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Exhibitors

Bellevue Square, Main Fair Site

Friday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm

Sunday, 11am - 7pm

Shop from over 300 inspiring artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art at Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair.  Current exhibitors can find more information on our Participant Info page

Map & Directions

Directions to Bellevue Square

I-405
Take the NE 4th Street (Exit 13A) west exit. From NE 4th Street, continue straight (west) cross Bellevue Way & turn right around Bellevue Square for easiest parking into the garages.

I-90 E
Take the Bellevue Way exit heading north. Take a left (west) on NE 4th Street and turn right around Bellevue Square for easiest parking into the garages.

520 E
Take the Bellevue Way exit heading south. Take a right (west) on NE 4th Street and turn right around Bellevue Square for easiest parking into the garages.

Parking
Parking is plentiful and free (or free with validation) at the Bellevue Collection.

Find complete driving and parking directions to the Bellevue Collection here

The South Bellevue Park and Ride (garage) is open and provides 1,500 parking stalls. You can ride the light rail to the (recently opened) Downtown Bellevue Station and walk .7 mile to BAM Arts Fair.

Valet service available at:
Bellevue Square: Northeast & Northwest Parking Garages on Level 1
Bellevue Place: Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Lincoln Square: Westin Bellevue

Permit parking only in the Bellevue Arts Museum parking garage.

Public Transportation
Bellevue Arts Museum Fair is easily reachable by bus. Visit www.ChooseYourWayBellevue.org, Metro Transit or Sound Transit to plan your trip today!

Kids Fair

PNC Mobile Learning Adventure

July 26-28, 2024

Friday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm

BAM Kids Fair

BAM Fair isn’t just for grownups! Kids and their families are invited to join us at the Museum for a fun weekend of hands-on art projects, games, and gallery activities. All are welcome, but most stations are best-suited for ages 3-10. FREE!

Chalk-It-Up

Back by popular demand, Chalk-it-up will be located in a designated area next to the Museum on 6th street during Kids Fair hours. Approved sidewalk chalk will be available on site! Leave your chalk at home, please.

BAMboozle Stage

Enjoy live performances throughout the fair at the BAMboozle Stage, located in the Macy's Fountain Area - directly across the street from the Museum.

Bellevue Square & The Bellevue Collection

Inside The Bellevue Collection on your way to the main fair site, there will be a free community craft station.

Kids Fair Sponsors

Kids Fair is Powered by 

PNC and Amazon

Free Admission

Bellevue Arts Museum

Friday - Saturday, 11am - 8pm

Sunday, 11am - 5pm

Bellevue Arts Museum Fair starts at BAM. One of a few museums in the nation dedicated to the exploration of art, craft, and design, BAM offers an exciting mix of art created in the Northwest and around the world. Take a break from the heat (we hope!) and be swept away by the dynamic exhibitions. Free.

BAMboozle Stage

Bellevue Square, Fountain Court

Friday – Sunday

Calling kids of all ages! Come check out this awesome stage featuring local music and dance for kids. Enjoy our exciting performances ranging from jazzy Blues to colorful fusion of music and movement of contemporary dance from West Africa.

Located in the Macy's Fountain Area directly across the street from the Museum. Free.

See our Program Schedule

BAMboozle Stage Sponsors

Thank you to our BAMboozle Stage Sponsors

The Bellevue Collection and 4 Culture

Volunteers

Join The Bellevue Arts Museum for our biggest event of the year, the BAM Arts Fair! 

Get involved with one of the largest, most prestigious art festivals in the Pacific Northwest, where you can see performance art, live music, artist demonstrations, unique handmade crafts, and assist children in making their own art!

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a love of art who want to get involved in their community. Volunteers will assist in a variety of capacities, and once you are registered, you can pick the opportunities that best fit your interests and availability.

Learn more and apply »

2024 Winners

JEWELRY – Nina Novikova

2D MIXED MEDIA – Jonah Ward

SCULPTURE – Thomas Haddy

FIBER – Julie Powell

PAINTING – Jaimee Gentile

JEWELRY – Carole Grisham

FIBER – Kimberly Morris

WOOD – John Harden

FIBER – Katherine Ragghainti

PAINTING – Linda Donohue