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2025 Arts Activations
FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING
Get your hands dirty with interactive art projects fun for the whole family. Our Arts Activations can be found at Bellevue Arts Museum, Creative Corridor, and Bellevue Square at the Macy's Fountain Court, Center Court, and West Garage.
Bellevue Arts Museum FRI - SUN
510 Bellevue Way NE
History of the Fair Exhibit
11 AM - 5 PM | 3rd Floor
"History of the Fair" invites guests to journey through the milestones, artists, community stories, and cultural moments that have shaped the Bellevue Arts Fair into such a long-lived and beloved annual tradition since its humble beginnings in 1947. Admission is FREE and open to the public throughout the Fair Weekend.
Sponsored by 4Culture’s Heritage Grant.
"History of the Fair" invites guests to journey through the milestones, artists, community stories, and cultural moments that have shaped the Bellevue Arts Fair into such a long-lived and beloved annual tradition since its humble beginnings in 1947. Admission is FREE and open to the public throughout the Fair Weekend.
Sponsored by 4Culture’s Heritage Grant.
PNC Mobile Learning Adventure
11 AM - 5 PM | 1st Floor
This educational exhibit allows parents and children to engage in unique, interactive activities — whether visiting a learning kiosk, imagining the future, or exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments are creative learning opportunities. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 5.
This educational exhibit allows parents and children to engage in unique, interactive activities — whether visiting a learning kiosk, imagining the future, or exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments are creative learning opportunities. Appropriate for children ages 2 to 5.
BAM x BrickCon
11 AM - 5 PM | 1st Floor
BAM is teaming up with BrickCon Foundation to present fun hands-on interactive STEAM activities that explore the power of community and artistic possibilities of LEGO bricks! Designed for the enjoyment of kids and adults alike.
• Design a LEGO “quilt” square and add it to a community LEGO Quilt on display in the Community Education Gallery.
• A DUPLO brick station is available for our smallest patrons! (18mo+)
• Solve a LEGO STEAM puzzle.
• View a juried selection of “Best-in-Show” 3D BrickCon builds! The exhibit continues on the walls with a LEGO photography exhibit by artist Paige Bisset.
• And Don’t forget to take a selfie with the giant BrickCon bricks!
BAM is teaming up with BrickCon Foundation to present fun hands-on interactive STEAM activities that explore the power of community and artistic possibilities of LEGO bricks! Designed for the enjoyment of kids and adults alike.
• Design a LEGO “quilt” square and add it to a community LEGO Quilt on display in the Community Education Gallery.
• A DUPLO brick station is available for our smallest patrons! (18mo+)
• Solve a LEGO STEAM puzzle.
• View a juried selection of “Best-in-Show” 3D BrickCon builds! The exhibit continues on the walls with a LEGO photography exhibit by artist Paige Bisset.
• And Don’t forget to take a selfie with the giant BrickCon bricks!
Cultivate Art Boutique
Fair Hours | BAM Store
Explore a curated retail experience highlighting the work of emerging and established PNW artists, with a focus on BIPOC creatives. This vibrant, rotating boutique invites fairgoers to discover one-of-a-kind pieces that blend art, culture, and community.
Explore a curated retail experience highlighting the work of emerging and established PNW artists, with a focus on BIPOC creatives. This vibrant, rotating boutique invites fairgoers to discover one-of-a-kind pieces that blend art, culture, and community.
Fashion Friday Showcase
FRI | 5 - 7 PM
A live runway showcase on the BAM Stage that spotlights bold, emerging designers from the Pacific Northwest. Blending art, culture, music and style, this curated fashion event brings storytelling to the runway in a vibrant celebration of identity and creative expression.
Mac Fashion House photo by Tero Photography / Hair + Makeup by Vann Edge + Dakita Harris / Nails by Brooklyn Francisco
Love live music, movement and performance art? Check out the Performing Artists page for more details, and our After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts.
A live runway showcase on the BAM Stage that spotlights bold, emerging designers from the Pacific Northwest. Blending art, culture, music and style, this curated fashion event brings storytelling to the runway in a vibrant celebration of identity and creative expression.
Mac Fashion House photo by Tero Photography / Hair + Makeup by Vann Edge + Dakita Harris / Nails by Brooklyn Francisco
Love live music, movement and performance art? Check out the Performing Artists page for more details, and our After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts.
Platinum Stage at BAM
*See Hours Below | 1st Floor
Designed to evoke the feel of an intimate concert series, this stage offers guests an elevated cultural experience at the heart of the fair and features a curated lineup performing in many genres.
Love live music, movement, dance, fashion, and performance art? Link to the Performing Artists page below to see who is performing.
Want to keep the celebration going? Check out the After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts!
FRIDAY: 5 - 7 PM
SATURDAY: 11 AM - 6:30 PM
SUNDAY: 11 AM - 5:30 PM
Designed to evoke the feel of an intimate concert series, this stage offers guests an elevated cultural experience at the heart of the fair and features a curated lineup performing in many genres.
Love live music, movement, dance, fashion, and performance art? Link to the Performing Artists page below to see who is performing.
Want to keep the celebration going? Check out the After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts!
FRIDAY: 5 - 7 PM
SATURDAY: 11 AM - 6:30 PM
SUNDAY: 11 AM - 5:30 PM
Creative Corridor
NE 6th Street (next to BAM)
Lion Dance Weekend Opener!
11 AM Friday | Outside BAM
Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association will kick-off our 3-day weekend celebration with a traditional Lion Dance in the streets of Downtown Bellevue – starting at our Creative Corridor on NE 6th Street!
Specializing in the Hung Sing Choy Lay Fut style Kung Fu and Southern style lion dancing, Mak Fai keeps the tradition alive by teaching younger generations in the greater Seattle community.
Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association will kick-off our 3-day weekend celebration with a traditional Lion Dance in the streets of Downtown Bellevue – starting at our Creative Corridor on NE 6th Street!
Specializing in the Hung Sing Choy Lay Fut style Kung Fu and Southern style lion dancing, Mak Fai keeps the tradition alive by teaching younger generations in the greater Seattle community.
Chalk-It-Up Community Art
ALL DAYS | 11 AM - 5 PM
Join a lively community art activity where everyone can participate! A dynamic mural outline by artist, Bethany Fackrell comes to life as visitors Chalk-It-Up with bold colors and designs.
Join a lively community art activity where everyone can participate! A dynamic mural outline by artist, Bethany Fackrell comes to life as visitors Chalk-It-Up with bold colors and designs.
Community Partner Tables
ALL DAYS | 11 AM - 5 PM
From arts and culture organizations to healthcare providers, after-school programs, and King County Transit, all of our Community Partners are dedicated to enriching our community. Explore the activities and information on display—and don’t miss Visit Bellevue’s very own Belle the Bobcat, ready to welcome fairgoers!
Our Community Partners include:
AoPS Academy Bellevue
BelRed Arts District Community Alliance
Cascadia Art Museum (Saturday only)
Eastside Children's Academy
King County Metro (Friday only)
Kirkland Arts Center, Vedere Art Studio (Sunday only), and
Visit Bellevue WA (Mobile Welcome Center + Belle the Bobcat)
From arts and culture organizations to healthcare providers, after-school programs, and King County Transit, all of our Community Partners are dedicated to enriching our community. Explore the activities and information on display—and don’t miss Visit Bellevue’s very own Belle the Bobcat, ready to welcome fairgoers!
Our Community Partners include:
AoPS Academy Bellevue
BelRed Arts District Community Alliance
Cascadia Art Museum (Saturday only)
Eastside Children's Academy
King County Metro (Friday only)
Kirkland Arts Center, Vedere Art Studio (Sunday only), and
Visit Bellevue WA (Mobile Welcome Center + Belle the Bobcat)
Face Paint
ALL DAYS | Fair Hours
Watch faces come alive with colorful designs – from playful animals to bold superheroes! Face paint by Jain, and also Kathleen Taylor will bring their expert hands (and glitter)!
Look for our artists in front of BAM.
Watch faces come alive with colorful designs – from playful animals to bold superheroes! Face paint by Jain, and also Kathleen Taylor will bring their expert hands (and glitter)!
Look for our artists in front of BAM.
Body Painting
SAT | 10 AM – 2 PM
Witness art in motion as acclaimed body painter Miriam English transforms a live model into a stunning, full-body hummingbird Miriam’s work celebrates nature, beauty, and identity through the powerful medium of live body painting. Stop by throughout the day to experience this mesmerizing creative process, where skin becomes canvas and brushstrokes become feathers.
Witness art in motion as acclaimed body painter Miriam English transforms a live model into a stunning, full-body hummingbird Miriam’s work celebrates nature, beauty, and identity through the powerful medium of live body painting. Stop by throughout the day to experience this mesmerizing creative process, where skin becomes canvas and brushstrokes become feathers.
Community Connections Stage
ALL DAYS | Fair Hours
Our Community Connections Stage on NE 6th Street (our Creative Corridor) will present vibrant, immersive cultural performances! Audience participation is encouraged!
Love live music, movement, dance, fashion, and performance art? Link to the Performing Artists page below to see who is performing.
Want to keep the celebration going? Check out the After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts!
Our Community Connections Stage on NE 6th Street (our Creative Corridor) will present vibrant, immersive cultural performances! Audience participation is encouraged!
Love live music, movement, dance, fashion, and performance art? Link to the Performing Artists page below to see who is performing.
Want to keep the celebration going? Check out the After Hours page to learn about our Rooftop Concerts!
Live Line Art Drawing
SUN 11am - 2pm
Watch Abstract Anthony create intricate line drawings LIVE!
Watch Abstract Anthony create intricate line drawings LIVE!
Bellevue Square
Glass Blowing Artists-In-Action
FRI + SAT | Macy's Fountain Court
Emily Martin (Friday 10 AM – 2 PM)
Malcolm Ford (Saturday 3 PM – 7PM)
Watch these artists transform glass into stunning works of art during live demonstrations – an exciting glimpse of creativity and craftsmanship in real time!
Emily Martin (Friday 10 AM – 2 PM)
Malcolm Ford (Saturday 3 PM – 7PM)
Watch these artists transform glass into stunning works of art during live demonstrations – an exciting glimpse of creativity and craftsmanship in real time!
Paper Beads + Origami Animals
ALL DAYS | Center Court (inside The Bellevue Collection)
A fun, hands-on crafting activity designed for kids ages 4-10, where they can get creative making colorful paper bead jewelry and playful origami animals. Perfect for curious minds and busy hands!
11 AM - 3 PM daily
A fun, hands-on crafting activity designed for kids ages 4-10, where they can get creative making colorful paper bead jewelry and playful origami animals. Perfect for curious minds and busy hands!
11 AM - 3 PM daily
Color BAM Poto Op + More!
ALL DAYS | Fair Hours
Lower level of Bellevue Square West Garage
Oversize letters offer fairgoers large and small a blank canvas - come make your mark! This creative activity invites everyone to collaborate and create a unique piece of art together.
The Community Art Activities Tent also includes the Bellevue High School UNESCO Club members offering henna tattoos and caricature portraits.
Lower level of Bellevue Square West Garage
Oversize letters offer fairgoers large and small a blank canvas - come make your mark! This creative activity invites everyone to collaborate and create a unique piece of art together.
The Community Art Activities Tent also includes the Bellevue High School UNESCO Club members offering henna tattoos and caricature portraits.
West side of Bellevue Way (Across from BAM)
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