Art News 360

BellinghamArt Announces Spring Classes!

BellinghamArt announces this year’s spring classes to run from mid-April through the end of May. Childrens’, teens, and adult classes may all be seen in the varied course listing at BellinghamArt’s website–so don’t miss the chance to expand your watercolor skills, or to try out studio painting! From painting to crafting to color theory and more, BellinghamArt has a fabulous selection of spring classes to choose from.

Visit their website for more information and signup: https://www.bellinghamart.com/classes?mc_cid=22d2cff848&mc_eid=d5fd74c5a2

By AAWC|2025-03-15T13:41:26-07:00March 15th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art class, class|

Whatcom Artist Studio Tour Call to Artists 2025

Whatcom Artist Studio Tour is excited to announce its call for artists to participate in the 2025 Whatcom Artist Studio Tour! Applications are due April 1st. This tour will take place in October, and consists of self-guided tours of art studios and spaces across Whatcom County. More information and the application can be found here.

By AAWC|2025-02-22T15:52:16-08:00February 22nd, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists|

Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025 Applications Open

OCW Arts & Publishing Foundation has announced the 2025 dates for the Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF). The VABF will be held on Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver, BC. More information can be found at the VABF website here. Exhibitor applications can be found here, and will close March 23rd.

By AAWC|2025-02-22T15:39:08-08:00February 22nd, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, call to artists, Event, events|

Enter the 2025 Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest!

This year’s annual Sue C. Boynton Poetry contest submissions are open during March 2025. Submissions must be 27 lines or fewer, and lines must have 55 or fewer characters. Poems may be submitted via email, mail, or drop-off to the following:

Email: BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com

Mail: Whatcom Poetry Series PO Box 621, Bellingham, WA 98227

Drop Off: Allied Arts 1213 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday

Find more information here.

By AAWC|2025-02-14T16:11:55-08:00February 14th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art contest, call to artists, poetry, writing contest|

Whatcom Museum’s Partnership with the National Gallery: Verdant

The Whatcom Museum is partnering with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. to present three beautiful original paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in the captivating Verdant exhibition.

Be sure to stop by The Whatcom Museum on First Friday March 7th to enjoy free admission and extended hours, or look into the pilot program that provides free admission and a tour for qualifying K-12 field trips here. Learn more about Verdant at the Whatcom Museum’s website.

By AAWC|2025-02-14T14:31:49-08:00February 14th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, community, First Friday, Special Event|

Call for Donations to Support the 2025 DVSAS Hands for Hope Auction and Gala

In the words of The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) of Whatcom County: the DVSAS is delighted to announce their 21st Annual Hands for Hope Auction and Gala on April 26th at the Silver Reef Casino.

DVSAS has been supporting survivors for over 40 years and today we need your help. Hands for Hope is our premiere fundraiser, and we need your support as much as ever. Last year the Hands for Hope Auction raised over $80,000 and with your help we can meet our 2025 fundraising goal.

Your donation of an item, experience, or gift card allows us to support the over 1,200 clients who reach out to DVSAS for help leaving violent homes every year.

Will you consider donating this year? Donations can be made at this link.

By AAWC|2025-02-01T16:17:41-08:00February 1st, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists, community, community event|

Veteran’s Art Program February-May 2025

We are excited to announce the upcoming Veteran’s Art Program classes:

Mask Making with Deb McCunn will take place at 4058 Hammer Dr. #102 Bellingham, 98226 on Wednesdays February 12th, 19th, and 26th from 4-7pm. Masks will be picked up on March 5th!

Lori VanEtta will teach abstract painting on Saturdays April 5th, 12th, and 19th from 1-4pm at the Allied Arts location at 1213 Cornwall Ave in Downtown Bellingham.

Jacquie Bresadola will share her knowledge in stone carving on Mondays May 12 & 19 as well as June 2nd & 9th at 3815 Bakerview Spur BLDG #2, Bellingham WA 98226.

Sign-up forms for Deb McCunn’s class can be found here, and more sign-up forms will be added/updated to this post as needed.

By AAWC|2025-02-14T14:46:16-08:00February 1st, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|

March 8th, 2025 Studio Business Tips – Art As Business

Be sure to stop by Louise Magno’s class in Studio Business Tips on Saturday, March 8 at 1:00pm. The class will take place at Allied Art’s gallery at 1213 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham. This Art as Business: Studio Business Tips class is open to ALL!

Class Description:

Hi! My name is Louise Magno and my studio is named Natural Moments Studio, LLC. I 

am a photographer, graphic artist and painter. I am approached at shows by future artists who want to 

know more about what it means to have a studio and put your work out there and what it will take. I 

am also approached by well-meaning friends and family of artists who want their loved ones to take 

the next step and show/sell their work and don’t understand the reluctance by an artist to do so. 

Today I am sharing what I share with aspiring artists! 

I have done shows both in WA and out of state. I have been accepted into galleries and I am a 

published artist. I do compete with my work as well. I have had my studio for 20 years and my 

class/session is on business tips for those who have studio’s, those who want to create their own 

studio and for those who just want to further market their work without creating a studio. 

We will cover basics like business license, business cards, social media marketing, online presence, art 

groups, displaying your work, jurying, and so much more! The handouts will include tips, examples, 

links and URL’s. So, let’s get together and Network with each other! 

By AAWC|2025-02-01T12:09:09-08:00January 31st, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: Art As Business, class, events, Vet Arts|

Fatherhood the Foundation’s The Me/We Black Experience Event

Join Fatherhood the Foundation in celebrating 2025 Black History Month through The Me/We Black Experience on February 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 3 :00 p.m. at the Leopold Hotel on 1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA. Attendance is free, and includes keynote speakers, poetry, live performances and vendors. The event will be followed by a meet and greet dinner from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at 1211 Cornwall Ave catered by Negril Jamaican Catering.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T13:44:56-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: community, events|

Call to Artists: Umpqua Valley Arts’ Artworks Northwest Biennial Juried Exhibition

The Artworks Northwest Biennial invites Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming contemporary artists to apply to their juried exhibition by March 28th. The exhibit will take place from June 6th-August 15th, 2025. All mediums are accepted, except video. For more information, visit their website here.

By AAWC|2025-01-25T12:55:21-08:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, call to artists, stay informed|