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BELLEVUE, Wash. – This summer, two of Bellevue’s long-standing and beloved arts traditions are joining creative forces. The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) and Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) will co-produce the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend from July 25-27, 2025.

 

The partnership unites the 79th annual, award-winning BAM Arts Fair at Bellevue Square and the 33rd annual Bellevue Downtown Arts Market for a single three-day immersive arts experience. Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend features artists and activities that will span the heart of downtown, from Bellevue Square’s west parking garage and Bellevue Arts Museum, through the NE 6th Street corridor to 106th Avenue NE. Annually, the events have attracted about 150,000 visitors to Downtown Bellevue.

 

“We’re creating a more accessible and seamless celebration for artists and attendees alike,” said Patrick Bannon, president and CEO of the Bellevue Downtown Association. “This collaboration is bringing fresh energy to what has been a nearly 80-year tradition of making Downtown Bellevue a must-visit destination the last weekend of July. We also thank Amazon for supporting this event and helping us elevate the experience for our community.”

 

More than 350 legacy and emerging artists will exhibit and sell handcrafted works across 20+ mediums, including ceramics, jewelry, painting, printmaking, photography, glass, and 3D mixed media. 

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 “Our partnership represents a renewed commitment to creative excellence and community connection for Bellevue,” said Shelly Crocker, BAM Receiver. “We’re excited to deliver an enriched experience that celebrates the past while making space for a more inclusive and dynamic future within the Eastside’s cultural hub.”

 

What to expect at Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

• Stunning artwork, along with immersive cultural performances, educational experiences, a wide variety of food vendors, and hands-on interactive art projects designed to inspire all ages and backgrounds.

• A deeper focus on inclusive and diverse experiences co-created with community members and organizations including new artist exhibitor categories: Emerging artists and Artist Collectives at Bellevue Square.

• 20+ food vendors.

• Free family programming.

•  Four live music and performing arts stages offering programming throughout the fair weekend.

• After-hours ticketed BAM rooftop concert series with food, cocktails and dance.

• A History of the Fair exhibition in the BAM 3rd floor main gallery. Admission is free and accessible to the public between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. throughout the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend.

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Event Sponsors and Media Partners

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend is sponsored by Amazon. Arts Fair at Bellevue Square is made possible with generous support from The Bellevue Collection. Media Partners: The Seattle Times, 425 Magazine, Greet Magazine, ParentMap, Movin 92.5, Warm 106.9, and KNKX.

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