All Call for Artist Entries to the Bellevue Arts Fair
EVENT INFORMATION
July 24, 25, & 26, 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submissions are open for the 2026 Bellevue Arts Fair at Bellevue Square.
Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest in Downtown Bellevue. The Fair is produced as part of Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend offering free community programs, live music and artist performances, interactive art activities, food trucks, and more.
More than 150k attendees will shop from 250+ juried artists exhibiting unique, handmade crafts & art. This marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work. We are committed to connecting our makers and designers with customers, investing in the artist community, promoting small businesses, supporting emerging artists, and growing exhibitor sales.
The Fair welcomes more than 150k visitors
Robust Marketing Reach: TV, Radio, eNews (dedicated and cross-promotional), print and digital advertising, website, and social media etc. Stay tuned for our announcement about new channels for promotion and visitor experience for 2026!
Artist Visibility: Exhibiting Artist galleries, Linked listings, Social Media toolkits, Artist Spotlights.
Award of Excellence
Artist Amenities & Artist Reception
60-75% yearly artist retention rate & reported sales
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Dates
- 1/7/2026: Application open
- 2/12/2026: Application deadline
- 3/25/2026: Jury Notifications / invitation to participate
- NEW THIS YEAR 3/31/2026: $400 deposit required to submit booth request. (Deposit will be applied to the total booth fee)
- 4/11/2026: Booth allocation notification
- 4/17/2026: Booth payment balance due
- 5/18/2026: Last day to cancel participation and still receive a 75% of booth fee refund
- 7/23/2026: Load-in & set up
- 7/24/2026 – 7/26/2026: BAM Arts Fair Weekend
- 7/26/2026: Load Out