July 23, 24 & 25, 2010 Friday & Saturday: 9:30 am - 9:30 pm | Sunday: 9:30 am - 6 pm
At Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum FREE!
Come celebrate community and art at one of the most anticipated festivals of the year: BAM artsfair sponsored by Microsoft. We have so much in store for you this year and can't wait to share all the excitement!Plan your trip today! >
Bellevue Arts Museum artsfair
Photo: Team Photogenic
Maggie Meister (VA)
Photo: George Post & Larry Sanders
Molly Barnes (OR)
Photo: Paul Foster
ARTISTS
Of over 1,000 applicants, 325 artists have been chosen to participate in this year’s fair. Everything you see and buy at BAM artsfair, whether jewelry, home décor or wearables, is superbly crafted and will be treasured for years to come. Every dollar you spend goes directly to the artist – an investment you can be proud of. Take a peek at the artists >
We are excited to offer a 25% discount on memberships on-site and over the phone during BAM artsfair only.* Seize your chance and join our growing family! And psst, you have a chance to win an Electra Coaster 1 bike from Gregg's Cycle, too! Learn more about the benefits of becoming a BAM member >
* Offer good on memberships of $50 or more July 23-25, 2010 only.
Not available online.
Scroll over a thumbnail for a larger view of photos from the 2009 BAM artsfair
BAM artsfair Jurors
In 2009, over 1,000 talented artists applied to BAM artsfair. Three national jurors were chosen based on their knowledge in a range of mediums to select over 300 artists to participate in the 2010 BAM artsfair. This intensive and competitive jury process ensures the quality and stature of BAM artsfair.
Pamela Belyea is the Executive Director at Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, WA. Belyea has served on the jury of 4Culture and is a founding member of the ED Culture Club, a consortium of Executive Directors of Seattle’s regional arts organizations. Belyea received the New York Society of Architects Award for Excellence in Total Design, the Bruder Prize for Excellence in Structures and the Kazan Prize for Excellence in Urban Design.
Davira Taragin is the former Director of Exhibitions and Programs at the Racine Art Museum in Racine, WI. Taragin also served as the Director of the Center for Glass and Curator of Nineteen and Twentieth Century Glass at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, OH. Taragin received numerous awards including Who's Who In America (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) and Who's Who in the World (2008, 2009, 2010).
Lewis Wexler is Proprietor at the historic Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia, PA. Lewis served as the Vice President of 20th Century Decorative Arts at Christie’s auction house in NYC and worked at Madison Avenue Gallery. Lewis serves on the board of the Old City Arts Association, Creative Glass Center of Philadelphia and the Creative Glass Center of America. He is a member of the Renwick Alliance, The Furniture Society and the Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass.
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