October’s Untethered Odyssey

October 3- October 31 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 

Opening Reception: October 3, 6pm-9pm 

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 

Untethered Odyssey invites viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes where meticulous craft meets unbounded imagination. This compelling group exhibition celebrates the courage to venture beyond familiar territories, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity across four distinctive artistic voices.

The exhibition features Liz Cunningham’s exquisite beaded jewelry, lovingly constructed one tiny bead at a time into contemporary wearable sculptures; Jeana Esser-Lang’s bold and whimsical compositions that take fearless liberties with color and space; Libby Sullivan’s mixed media collages where mysterious women encounter otherworldly powers amid fragments of found materials; and Rock Morris’s philosophy of “perfect imperfection,” creating works of intense layering and strong lines that emerge from his creative subconscious to embody nature’s raw beauty.

Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. 

For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact us at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org. 

September’s Raw Essence

September 5- September 27 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 

Opening Reception: September 5, 6pm-9pm 

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 

Step into the Allied Art’s “Unraveling the Narrative,” where each artist delves into themes of personal growth, vulnerability, surprise, self-discovery, and consciousness. The varied techniques and materials employed showcase a collective dedication to individual expression and artistic exploration. The opening reception for this show will include a stunning performance by singer Sheila Grady. 

Baker Creek Ceramics  

James Zamory creates work that is derived completely from byproducts of the restaurants – bones, wine, charcoal, vegetable scraps, etc. No paint is used. Each outcome includes a great deal of unexpectedness. 

Kelly Liedtke’s drawings are pen and ink pointillism with colored inks. Each drawing takes between 20 and 40 hours to complete and is very detailed and uniquely nature themed. 

Maddie Bishop’s work centers the complex inner world, communicating unique experiences of individual parts of the self. These works inform about the sacred space within in the aftermath of trauma. 

Motoko Lewis feels that her true language is drawing. She believes that emotion reveals itself from the lines and smudges, creating an atmosphere beyond the paper. 

Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. 

For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org. 

July’s Puzzles in Pigment 

July 3- 26 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 

Opening Reception: July 3, 6pm-9pm 

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 

Allied Arts of Whatcom County proudly presents “Puzzles in Pigment,” an exhibition celebrating the diverse language of abstract art through the work of five distinctive local artists. The show features Brett Sandström’s balanced compositions emphasizing mindfulness and simplicity alongside Jake Gombis’s large-format conversational paintings that explore both tangible and abstract relationships through pedestrian mediums. Visitors will also experience Lori VanEtta’s vibrant acrylic abstracts that breathe life into every space, and Marjie Miller’s encaustic pieces created using an ancient Greek technique of fused, melted wax. We regret that artist Mansur Ahmed cannot join us due to border travel limitations

“Puzzles in Pigment” invites art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a colorful journey where each artist’s unique perspective creates a different piece of an abstract visual puzzle. From Sandström’s three decades of artistic exploration to Miller’s revival of classical methods, this exhibition showcases the rich diversity of abstract expression while highlighting the creative vibrancy that Allied Arts of Whatcom County cultivates in the region. 

Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community. 

For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org

June 6- June 28 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm 

Opening Reception: June 6, 6pm-9pm 

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 

Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County's most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they've inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before. 

Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year's winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community. 

Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space. 

Don't miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County! 

You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.