July 7 - 9

Art Camp for Young Artists
Explore various media to discover your own style. Children will experiment with graphite, ink, watercolor and pastels. Learn new techniques with each media and how to combine them for exciting results. Ages 7 - 10.
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
$160 members/$170 non-members
Space is limited. Registration Form >
Sign up directly through Julie Hammerquist at julie@hammerquist.us.

Please visit her website for more information on upcoming workshops and summer camps >

July 10

In partnership with

Pratt Demonstration: Unconventional Techniques in Painting with Paul D. McKee
Explore new techniques in painting with artist Paul D. McKee. Approaches include hand-colored toner copies, multi-level surfaces, image collage, non-canvas surfaces and unconventional mark making techniques, including scratching tools and texture techniques.
1 - 3 pm
FREE

July 12 - 15

-- This camp is now full --
Fashion Illustration
Have fantastic fashion ideas? Explore the world of fashion illustration from concept sketches to final presentation. Learn to draw a perfectly proportioned human being as well as an elongated fashion figure. Learn about design inspiration, fashion terminology, color theory and presentation style. Experiment with various rendering techniques by exploring a wide variety of media including pastels, color marker, color pencil, ink and watercolor. Ages 10+
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$235 members/$245 non-members

Please visit Julie Hammerquist's website for more information on upcoming workshops and summer camps >

July 13

BAM Lecture Series at Bellevue Regional Library
Topic: Art of Discovery: Educating Through Art
Join Patrick McMahon, BAM's Education Curator and co-curator of the new exhibition The Art of Discovery: The Northwest Art Collection of the Junior League of Seattle. Patrick will discuss the unique educational emphasis of this exhibition in the context of how museums serve as a center for education through art. Held at Bellevue Regional Library.
7 - 8 pm
FREE

July 17

In partnership with

Artful Evening: A Celebration Gala benefiting Bellevue Arts Museum
Don't miss the Eastside's premier arts event! Join honoree Michael W. Monroe, Director Emeritus, in celebration of Bellevue Arts Museum. Bid on outstanding art, enjoy cocktails and dinner and support your favorite museum! More details >

July 20

Breakfast with BAM: The Art of Discovery
Come have breakfast with BAM on the third Tuesday of each month; we provide the coffee and you provide the conversation. Meet with your fellow art and craft enthusiasts for an in-depth tour of the exhibit followed by a creative exercise and discussion with a local artist. Explore the rich and diverse works of the Northwest artists displayed in The Art of Discovery exhibition. Featuring special guests Dee Dickinson (founder of the NW Art Project program) and Tricia Tiano to lead an exciting discussion about the exhibit. Discuss such topics as figures, landscape and stories, culture, and emotion.
10 - 11 am
FREE with admission/FREE for members

July 26 - 29

-- This camp is now full --
Design Your Own Cabin
Learn about the basic process that architects use to design a building. The class will first design a scaled floor plan for their dream cabin. They will then learn to project the walls up, creating elevations of the cabin. Next, they will design a landscape plan for their cabin and build a cardboard model to complete their presentation. Students will also learn to create a finish board and to draw a 2-point perspective of their project. Ages 10+
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$235 members/$245 non-members
Space is limited. Registration Form >
Sign up directly through Julie Hammerquist at julie@hammerquist.us.

Please visit her website for more information on upcoming workshops and summer camps >

July 31

August 6

Free First Friday!
Free admission every first Friday of the month.
11 am - 8 pm

Sponsored by

August 7

In partnership with

Pratt Demonstration: Drawing with Wire with Larry Calkins
Explore line using the inherent flexibility of wire. Understand how natural it can be to move from 2-D to 3-D by using this simple but elegant material. Drawing can be as simple as signing your name or as complicated as defining complex forms and shapes. Join Larry Calkins as he demonstrates a variety of wire techniques. 
1 - 3 pm
FREE

August 14

In partnership with

Teen End of Summer Bash
Hosted by the Bellevue Arts Museum Teen Arts Council
It might be the end of summer but there is still time to have a lot of fun! Join Bellevue Arts Museum in the first ever End of Summer Party – a great time for youth and teens to explore the art, exhibits, and their own creative potential at Bellevue Arts Museum. The party kicks off with projects, food, prizes, an artist demonstration and more!
4 - 8 pm
FREE for ages 14 - 18
RSVP online >

August 16 - 19

-- This camp is now full --
Design Your Own Cabin
Learn about the basic process that architects use to design a building. The class will first design a scaled floor plan for their dream cabin. They will then learn to project the walls up, creating elevations of the cabin. Next, they will design a landscape plan for their cabin and build a cardboard model to complete their presentation. Students will also learn to create a finish board and to draw a 2-point perspective of their project. Ages 10+
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$235 members/$245 non-members
Space is limited. Registration Form >
Sign up directly through Julie Hammerquist at julie@hammerquist.us.

Please visit her website for more information on upcoming workshops and summer camps >

August 17

Breakfast with BAM: Arline Fisch: Creatures from the Deep
Come have breakfast with Bellevue Arts Museum on the third Tuesday of each month; we provide the coffee and you provide the conversation. Meet with your fellow art and craft enthusiasts for an in-depth tour of the exhibit followed by a creative exercise and discussion with a local artist. We will explore the work of Arline Fisch in the Creatures from the Deep exhibition. Arline Fisch takes her work beyond the normal realm of jewelry with her innovative techniques and her blending of textile techniques with metalwork.
10 - 11:30 am
FREE with admission/FREE for members
RSVP online >

August 20

Making BAM Tick: Lunchtime Conversations with Museum Curators and Staff
Featuring Tanja Baumann, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Bellevue Arts Museum offers a new lunchtime series every third Thursday of the month. Hear from curators and other staff members as they offer an inside glimpse into the Museum’s inner workings. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Tanja Baumann walks patrons through BAM's plans to inform the public about its exciting offerings.
12:30 - 1 pm
FREE
RSVP online >

August 21

August 23 - 26

-- This camp is now full --
Fashion Illustration
Have fantastic fashion ideas? Explore the world of fashion illustration from concept sketches to final presentation. Learn to draw a perfectly proportioned human being as well as an elongated fashion figure. Learn about design inspiration, fashion terminology, color theory and presentation style. Experiment with various rendering techniques by exploring a wide variety of media including pastels, color marker, color pencil, ink and watercolor. Ages 10+
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$235 members/$245 non-members

Please visit Julie Hammerquist's website for more information on upcoming workshops and summer camps >

August 27

August 28

September 8

Student Wednesday
Students of all ages are encouraged to visit Bellevue Arts Museum on the 2nd Wednesday of each month where they will receive complimentary admission to the museum with an online coupon.
1 - 5 pm
FREE with coupon downloadable here >
RSVP online >

Youth Film Screening presented by SIFF Future Wave
Join Bellevue Arts Museum and SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) FutureWave as we present innovative films created by local youth. Come explore the art of filmmaking. Held in conjunction with Student Wednesday.
2 - 4 pm
FREE

September 11

Teen Docent Informational Meeting
Are you passionate about creative arts and crafts and interested in working in a museum setting? We are looking for teens who would like to learn about art, presentation techniques, and can make a 9-month commitment. Once trained about our exhibitions, the teen docents will talk with visitors in the galleries, conduct tours and gain a sense of pride and confidence to help them succeed in any environment. This volunteer position also counts toward high school community service hours. Participants can earn between 25 and 40 hours of community service.
4 - 5:30 pm
RSVP online >

September 16

Making BAM Tick: Lunchtime Conversations with Museum Curators and Staff
Featuring Nora Atkinson, Curator
Bellevue Arts Museum offers a new lunchtime series every third Thursday of the month. Hear from curators and other staff members as they offer an inside glimpse into the Museum’s inner workings. Curator Nora Atkinson discusses processes involved in choosing exhibitions and organizing shows.
12:30 - 1 pm
FREE
RSVP online >

September 18

In partnership with

Pratt Demonstration: Clay Sculpting with Jeanne Ferraro
Join artist Jeanne Ferraro as she demonstrates the varying techniques of sculpting with clay. Modeling in clay is one of the central methods sculptors use for studying the figure. Using the additive and subtractive capacities of clay, you will explore anatomical and structural issues with an emphasis on understanding mass, volume, proportion, center of gravity, balance and negative space.
1 - 3 pm
FREE

September 21

September 25