Welcome to the Eastside Arts Coalition!
Eastside Arts Coalition represents over 65 organizations and individuals who create, present and support arts and heritage in East King County.
IF YOU ARE…..
looking for great cultural experiences for yourself, your kids or your students
- search our Members’ Directory
– like us on Facebook
- see us perform on the Sound & Movement Stage at the BAM artsfair in July
an artist or cultural professional
- join our community
- apply to perform on the Sound & Movement Stage
– share our Resources
The 2012 Special Projects funding guidelines are now available here: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/arts_special_projects_funding.htm
Applications are due May 21st at 5:00 p.m.
There’s a workshop on April 23rd at City Hall at 3:30 in room 1E-112. This will be a good time to get questions answered about the program and application in general and your project in particular.
Questions and more info: contact Mary Pat Byrne, mpbyrne@bellevuewa.gov , 425-452-4105.
Mary Pat writes: Unfortunately, our total Eastside Arts Partnerships and Special Projects funding for 2012 was reduced by 25% in order to help balance a $6 million shortfall in the City’s general operating budget. The Arts Commission will make its recommendations on how to apply the reduction after they’ve reviewed both the EAP and Special Projects applications. The intention is to make this a one-year-only reduction.
5 more days to apply for Bellwether 2012
The Bellevue Arts Program is extending the call for entries to April 16th for Bellwether 2012: reGeneration.
Bellwether is a 3-month sculpture and installation exhibition with over 40 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Bellevue. Artists receive an honorarium, reimbursement allowance, insurance, free professional installation, and more.
Details and application at: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/bellwether2012.htm . Questions and more info: contact Mary Pat Byrne, mpbyrne@bellevuewa.gov , 425-452-4105.
Here we go! Applications are open for the Sound & Movement Stage at the BAM ARTSfair:
The 66th annual Bellevue ARTSfair is seeking unique local dance, music, and theater performers to showcase their talent on the Sound and Movement Stage July 27-29, 2012. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to be a part of this year’s exciting line-up!
Here’s a link to the application form, and here are the FAQs.
Or visit BAM’s website.
All submissions are due April 15
Participating artists will be paid a stipend thanks to support from 4Culture.
For additional information, please contact:
Torie Long, BAM ARTSfair Programming Lead - toriel@bellevuearts.org
Sound & Movement Stage at BAM artsfair July 2012
Applications and more information about the Sound & Movement Stage at the BAM artsfair will be available in March (great that people are asking about this already 
).
The BAM artsfair will run from Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29, 2012, and there will be performances on the Stage all 3 days. Over the last two years, the Stage has become an established and exciting part of artsfair’s offerings, and we look forward to an even bigger and better line-up of local artists this year.
Check back soon for an update on applications, or email stage at eastsidearts dot org if you would like us to send you an application form as soon as it’s available (replace at with @ and dot with . to send your email).
Follow the links to see some pictures from the Stage in 2011 or more from the 2010 gallery
Join your colleagues in Olympia on Wednesday (Feb 1st) for Arts & Heritage Day.
Full details from WS Arts Alliance, but here’s the summary from Mark Gerth, their Executive Director:
The work of arts and heritage organizations creates positive ripple effects throughout our communities. We’ll gather in Olympia to meet with Legislators in order to celebrate the intrinsic value of arts and heritage and illuminate their instrumental effects on engagement, education, and the economy.
1. Attend an evening reception with Legislators the night before at the State Capital Museum from 5 to 7 pm.
2. Join us for lunch ($10 per person – please pay online in advance if you can).
3. And contact your district’s team captain (DOC) to join meetings with Legislators.
The Eastside’s team captains are Mary-Pat Byrne (City of Bellevue) and Christopher Shainin (Kirkland Arts Center) – contact either of them with any questions and to let them know if you are coming.
Next EAC Members’ Meeting – Tues Jan 24, 2012 at BAM
The first EAC Members’ Meeting of 2012 will be held on Tuesday, January 24 – 9:30am to 11:00pm at Bellevue Arts Museum.
We’ll discuss plans and projects for the year, including participation in the Sound & Movement Stage at the BAM artsfair in July.
Come with your comments and questions!
Bellevue Arts Museum is at 510 Bellevue Way. Free parking available.
