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FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS in MARCH

Film Series: A History of Women’s Achievement in America
Celebrate Women’s History Month by visiting Beth Levine: The First Lady of Shoes. Each Friday and Saturday in March we will be screening a documentary that features other firsts in women’s history including art, literature, politics and culture.
2 - 3 pm
FREE with admission

March 5 & 6: The Making of a New World and The Era of Women’s Firsts
Included: Abigail Adams, Sacagawea, Sojourner Truth

March 12 & 13: Women Speak Out and America Enters the World of Nations
Included: Emily Dickinson, Harriet Tubman, Jane Addams

March 19 & 20: Women Begin to Transform Themselves and America Becomes a Super Power
Included: Georgia O’Keeffe, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks

March 26 & 27: Women Begin to Transform Themselves and America Becomes a Super Power
Included: Georgia O’Keeffe, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 10, APRIL 14, MAY 12

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. Additionally, the new Teen Art Council will be coordinating teen specific activities during each Student Wednesday.
1 - 5 pm
FREE with coupon downloadable here >
Register for this event online >

April 14 • 2 - 4 pm: Cartoon Artist Demonstration for students with Randy Wood

TUESDAYS, MARCH 16, APRIL 16, MAY 17

Breakfast with BAM: Beyond the Norm - Varying Perspectives of Art, Craft and Design
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 to discuss contemporary craft and the current exhibits displayed at the museum.
10 - 11 am
FREE with admission or $25 for all 5 occurrences/FREE for members
Space is limited. Register for this event online >

March 16: We will discuss the exhibit Beth Levine: First Lady of Shoes. As the first successful female shoe designer, she went “beyond the norm” in a field that was traditionally dominated by men. Come explore her creativity through her innovative design of shoes.

April 16: We will discuss the exhibit Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard, in which the artist explores thought provoking ideals of value, currency, and economy as well as the relationship between personal value and sentimental value.

May 17: We will discuss Eyes for Glass: The Price Collection and the variety of glasswork and how it provides an overview of the Northwest studio glass scene.

THURSDAYS, MARCH 18, APRIL 15, MAY 20

Making BAM Tick: Lunchtime conversations with museum curators and staff
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.
12:30 - 1 pm
FREE
Space is limited. Register for this event online >

March 18: Michael Monroe, Director Emeritus
April 15: Patrick McMahon, Education Curator
May 20: Ron Smallman, Docent

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

Lisa Gralnick, The Gold Standard Part I: #12 Dozen Roses
Photo: Jim Escalante

Members' First Look
Bellevue Arts Museum Members can enjoy a private morning viewing and tour of the new exhibitions Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard and Eyes for Glass: The Price Collection before the Museum opens to the public! Lean more about membership >
10 - 11 am

Click here to RSVP online today!

10:30 am: Gallery tour of Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard with Curator Nora Atkinson.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25

Members' Reception
Join us in celebration of our spring exhibitions! Come gilded in your finest and flashiest footwear – a special gift will be awarded for the most outrageous pair of shoes voted on by the guests that evening! Enjoy wine, hor d'oeuvres and festive Spanish guitar melodies courtesy of Julian Catford.

EVENING PROGRAM
6 - 7 pm | Artist Talk by Lisa Gralnick -- The Artist Talk is full. No longer accepting RSVPs --
6:30 - 8:30 pm | Reception
7:30 pm | Announcements

Click here to RSVP for the Reception online or call 425.519.0750 by Monday, March 22.
Seating is limited for the Artist Talk and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis via received RSVPs.

Complimentary for members. $10 suggested donation for non-members.
New members may join at the door. Lean more about membership >

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FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS in APRIL

Film: A Life By Design
Sara Little Turnbull is a giant in design and widely regarded as “the mother of invention.” In a practice that has spanned six decades, Sara has traveled internationally in her design research. As a product research consultant, she has worked with CEOs of America’s largest and most innovative manufacturing firms.
2 - 3 pm
FREE with admission

THURSDAY, APRIL 8

Appraisal Day
Ever wonder how much a piece of art you have is worth? Now is your opportunity! Specialists in Fine Art, Decorative Art & Ceramics, Native American Art and others are on location to answer the probing question, "how much is this family heirloom or estate sale impulse-buy actually worth?" Strike it rich at Bellevue Arts Museum.
12 - 4 pm
$25 for first item/$20 for members, $15 for each additional item

FRIDAY, APRIL 16

Finally Friday: music. art. people.
Powered by City Arts
It's time for BAM's every-once-in-a-while after-hours party with cocktails, dancing, talks and all new exhibitions. Enjoy great art in great company.
5 - 9 pm
FREE with admission
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