Behind the much loved Bellevue Festival of the Arts, there is a compelling story that has made the Festival what it is today - a leader in its field. Some twenty-eight years ago, when the Fair was nothing more than an idea, a group of artists took their growing disenchantment with an established festival and decided to create a fair that fellow artists would be excited to be a part of. Each year donating the proceeds to select charities.

Through diligence and respect for the community that supports it, the Festival has blossomed into what it is today. With each passing year we grow and solidify our place within the neighborhood. The Bellevue Festival of the Arts is a product of its environment. We have remained mindful of this and it has served us well. Our success will continue as long as we recognize our obligation as stewards to the artists, the local community, and the greater community that we are all a part of.
To read the full story of how the Bellevue Festival of the Arts came to be, click here to download the story PDF.

Our selection process consists of a jury of peers that know and appreciate the alchemy of talent and hard work that is required to create compelling and beautiful art. All proceeds are donated to local and global charities as a service to the greater community, thus completing the circle and serving many parts of our community.
Click here to read the Press Release.
To explore sponsorship opportunities contact info@bellevuefest.org or 206.363.2048