CALL FOR ARTISTS
NEW for 2025 BAM Arts Fair
Accepting applications for artist collectives and emerging artist groups!
We are accepting group entries for our 2025 BAM Arts Fair! The application is OPEN to Artist Collectives and Emerging Artists who would like to be juried and exhibit together! See more information about eligibility in our application on Zapp. Linked button below!
Application fee is $55 per submission. For verified (student) emerging artists, if selected your booth spot will be provided at no additional cost. See more details in our application.
Please click here to see our Artist Prospectus for more event info.
Details regarding group applications can be found in the Zapp application.
BAM Arts Fair
July 25, 26 & 27, 2025
Bellevue Square & Bellevue Arts Museum
Friday - Saturday | 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am - 6:00pm
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!
Exhibitors
Bellevue Square, Main Fair Site
Shop from over 275 inspiring artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art at Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair.
2025 Participating Artists
Information coming soon
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
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
More information coming soon
Kids Fair Sponsors
Kids Fair is Powered by
PNC and Amazon
BAM Stage
More information coming soon
Stage Sponsors
Thank you to our 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.
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