What is it?
The Arts and Culture Guide is a comprehensive list of studio, gallery, performing arts center, theatre, or other arts-related business in Bellingham and surrounding areas. We print thousands of copies, which are featured in local hotels, tourism and visitor centers, libraries, bookstores and other locations; as well as in all the locations featured on the map. The map is also featured in the June issue of Adventures Northwest Magazine, and on the Allied Arts website in a Google map version.
Applications for next year’s guide open in February, 2027.
Listings for the 2026-2027 Whatcom County Arts and Culture Guide
Pickup a guide soon at any of the participating businesses below:
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
1213 Cornwall Ave.
(360) 676-8548 | alliedarts.org
Wednesday-Saturday 11am-4pm
Your local non-profit Art Gallery and Art Reuse Thrift Store in one place! We host new monthly themed shows featuring Whatcom County’s best artists. Come through the gallery to see amazing art, and then pop in the thrift store for art supplies to make your own.
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY)
1059 N State St.
(360) 306-8531 | baay.org
BAAY is a nonprofit arts education organization that offers quality instruction in theatre, choir, dance, music, and visual arts for students in pre-k through high school.
Bellingham Frameworks
1415 Cornwall Ave.
(360) 650-1001 | bellinghamframeworks.com
Monday-Friday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Frameworks is your local choice for all your picture framing needs. All of our framing is constructed in-house, so every job is completed to the highest standards from start to finish. Whether fine art or fridge art, our team of framing professionals will help you find the perfect frame to fit your style and budget.
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
316 W Champion St.
(360) 756-6752 | bellinghamsymphony.org
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is the resident orchestra of the historic Mount Baker Theatre. Celebrating 51 years in the 2026/2027 season!
Cascadia Daily News
(360) 922-3090 | cascadiadaily.com
Independent journalism, community experiences, and local businesses working together to support the region we call home.
Dakota Art Store
1322 Cornwall Ave.
(360) 676-8918 | dakotaartstores.com
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Your Art Supply Specialist – Inspiring creativity and empowering artists of all levels by providing a diverse selection of high-quality art supplies, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming community.
Downtown Bellingham Partnership
114 W Magnolia St., Unit 501
(360) 527-8710 | downtownbellingham.com
Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Experience Downtown Bellingham after hours with local art, live music, late-night shopping, and pop-up happenings across the neighborhood each month.
Fourth Corner Frames and Gallery
301 W Holly St., Suite D3
(360) 734-1340 | fourthcornerframes.com
Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Premium Quality, Innovative design since 1973! The PNW’s most experiences framers.
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora St.
(360) 933-1849 | makeshiftartspace.org
Thursday-Saturday 1-6pm
Make.Shift runs an all-ages art gallery and music venue, affordable studio rentals, weekly workshops, and a community radio station, KZAX 94.9 FM
Martini Mercantile
1310 Commerical St.
(360) 441-5450 | martinimercantile.com
Tuesday – Friday 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Martini Mercantile is part neighborhood boutique, part artist hub. Unique finds + curated art from near and far. A shopping experience in Sunnyland you didn’t know you needed.
Pickford Film Center
1318 Bay St. & 105 Grand Ave.
(336)-926-6490 | pickfordfilmcenter.org/home
Open daily 30 minutes before first showtime.
Pickford Film Center is a five-screen independent cinema nestled in downtown Bellingham, Washington. The Pickford on Grand is the independent cinema’s new second location on Grand Ave.
Sustainable Connections
1701 Ellis St., Ste 221
(360) 647-7093 | sustainableconnections.org
We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing.
Whatcom Museum
Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. &
Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St.
(360) 778-8936 | whatcommuseum.org
Wednesday-Sunday 12:00-5:00p.m.
Admission to the Whatcom Museum in downtown Bellingham’s Arts District gets visitors into two exhibition buildings—Old City Hall and the Lightcatcher—featuring award-winning art, Indigenous culture, local history, and natural history exhibitions, as well as the Family Interactive Gallery.
Whatcom Art Market
1103 11th St.
whatcomartmarket.org
Open Daily 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
WAM is a co-op of artists’ art, gifts, and functional items.
Whatcom Art Center
1105 11th St.
(360) 738-8564 | whatcomartcenter.org
Open daily 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
WAC has show, event, and meeting space and 3 art studios.
Western Washington University College of Fine and Performing Arts
516 High St.
(360) 650-2829 | cfpa.wwu.edu
Hundreds of music, theatre, and dance performances, exhibitions each year. Outdoor sculptures.
Village Books
1200 11th St.
(360) 671-2626 | villagebooks.com
Monday-Saturday 8:00a.m.-9:00p.m. & Sunday 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
Enjoy a full events schedule plus a great selection of books, unique gifts, cards, and more with locations in Historic Fairhaven and Downtown Lynden.
Artwalks
- Downtown Bellingham First Friday Art Walks: Each First Friday of the month from 6:00-9:00, Downtown Bellingham celebrates the arts. Come join in the fun! Downtown Bellingham Partnership coordinates the event. To get involved as a business, artist or enthusiast, Check out their website at https://www.
downtownbellingham.com/ - Fairhaven Art Walk: The Fairhaven Art Walk is a celebration of community, creativity, and culture, where you can discover the diverse talents of local artists while immersing yourself in the charming atmosphere of the Historic Fairhaven District. Take a stroll down the historic streets of Fairhaven to witness firsthand the 20+ artists featured in over 16+ retail locations and stops! Find days & times at https://members.enjoyfairhaven.com/event-calendar
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