For decades, free annual summer art events have transformed Bellevue streets into a huge outdoor market for creativity and artistic expression featuring hundreds of talented artists from all corners of the Pacific Northwest showcasing their awe-inspiring creations, and a diverse selection of sculptures, jewelry, wood, glass work, photography, and more.
BAM ARTSFair
Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) hosts the largest award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest committed to handmade excellence and supporting national designers, artists, and craftspeople. 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. Shop from over 300 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, an online marketplace, and more.
- When: July 28-30, 2023. Friday – Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm. Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
- Where: Bellevue Square & Bellevue Arts Museum
- Website: Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
Bellevue Downtown Arts Market (formerly Bellevue’s 6th Street Fair)
Bellevue Downtown Arts Market, previously known as the 6th Street Arts Fair, is an open-air showcase of 100+ juried artworks, including sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass, fabrics, and more. BDA Market is part of the award-winning Arts Fair Weekend alongside the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) ARTSfair. Food trucks and live music ranging from folk to flamenco guitar will also be on-site.
- When: JULY 28 – 30, 2023. FRI & SAT: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. SUN: 11 A.M. – 5 P.M.
- Where: Downtown Bellevue, 106th Ave NE & NE 6th Street
- Website: Bellevue Downtown Arts Market
If you missed the Bellevue art fairs, scroll down for a list of other upcoming art festivals, craft fairs, art walks, and related events all across the Puget Sound region.
Upcoming visual arts events
Listed below are upcoming visual arts events on our calendar, including art festivals, crafts fairs, makers markets, art studio tours, and holiday bazaars around the Puget Sound region.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Multiple locations
Downtown Bellevue