Bellevue Arts Fair 2026

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest as part of a community-wide, three-day celebration of the arts in Downtown Bellevue. The fair showcases exceptional local and national designers, artists, and craftspeople. More than 150,000 visitors will shop from over 250 juried artists exhibiting unique, handmade crafts and art, representing modern, traditional, and emerging work. The event is committed to connecting makers and designers with customers, investing in the artist community, promoting small businesses, and growing exhibitor sales.

Bellevue Arts Fair takes place July 24-26, 2026 at 106th Avenue NE and NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA. In addition to the marketplace, the weekend offers free programming including exhibitions, family-friendly programs, interactive arts activities, live performances, and food trucks.

Eligible applicants include individual artists and artist collectives working in the following categories: 2-D Mixed Media (Non-clothing), 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber (Non-clothing), Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork (Non-jewelry), Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearables (clothing), and Wood (Non-furniture). Application fee is $55. An Emerging Artist Program is also available; interested artists should inquire at [email protected].

Ten outstanding artists are honored annually with the Award of Excellence, selected by an on-site jury during the fair. Winners receive priority booth placement, extra visibility via social media promotion and event website, an award certificate, a waived application fee for the following year, and are featured and linked on BellevueArts.org throughout the year.