Allied Arts of Whatcom County

Mission

The lead agency in cultivating our creative cultural region by empowering local artists, fostering arts education, and engaging enthusiasts of the arts.

Description

As Allied Arts of Whatcom County celebrates 45 years of fostering creativity and cultural engagement, we are thrilled to share a pivotal milestone in our journey with you. In December 2024, we will relocate to a beautiful new facility at 1213 Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham, directly across from the Hotel Leo. We must raise $65,000 to cover the costs of moving and outfitting the facility to fit our needs, including ADA-accessibility features, quality lighting, movable walls for the gallery, and custom racks and shelving. Will you please help us reach our goal?

This move holds great significance, as we have carefully considered input from stakeholders and our space needs after three decades in our current venue. These assessments, along with the generosity of our community, have led us to this transformative opportunity to design a space that aligns with the vision of our growing organization and deepens our engagement with our vibrant arts community.

The relocation to 1213 Cornwall Avenue represents far more than a physical move; it symbolizes our growth, evolution, and unwavering commitment to expanding our impact in Whatcom County. Read more about the benefits of this new facility on our website.

Allied Arts has improved the cultural health and vitality of the community through community events involving visual artists and musicians, its sponsorship of exhibits and programs focused on local artists, its extensive arts education in local schools and its public advocacy for the arts. Currently, we are focused on developing and increasing collaborative relationships with local and regional organizations serving Whatcom County.