Performing Artist Applicant

Resources

  • Event Dates: July 24 - 26, 2026

    Application Deadline: TBD

  • Our community stages will burst to life with an electrifying blend of performance genres, sparking an exhilarating fusion of art and culture that invites everyone to join the celebration. We encourage all genres and categories of live performance artists to apply.

    • Musical

    • Dance

    • Cultural

    • Movement/Interactive

    • Educational/Interactive

  • Our 2025 Fair Weekend had several live entertainment areas:

    • NE 6th St Community Connections Stage

    • Platinum Stage at BAM

    • Rooftop Rhythms (after hours concert)

  • Expect updates and link in the New Year. We are updating our application on the Zapplication.com platform.

  • artsfair@bellevuearts.org

What People Are Saying

“This Fair transforms Bellevue into a bustling hub of art, energy, and inspiration”

— fabWashington.com

“Arts and Crafts Fair is Eastside’s premier summer event.”

— The Seattle Times

Thinking about performing at the Fair?

Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is the original, longest-running arts festival in the Pacific Northwest. Set amid the metropolitan energy of downtown Bellevue, BAM Arts Fair is a high-end shopping experience featuring over 300 top national artists and craftspeople. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to this three-day celebration to meet the artists, be entertained, shop and dine. Free community arts programming includes Kids Fair, free admission to Bellevue Arts Museum all weekend, public installations and musical performances. BAM Arts Fair is located at Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum and is part of the greater Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend established this year. A cherished community event, the Fair originated in 1947 and was instrumental in the growth of downtown Bellevue and the creation of the Bellevue Arts Museum.

Have application questions?

For more information please contact artsfair@bellevuearts.org.