daylightING CREATIVITY

“On a mission to cultivate a sustainable and vibrant creative district that celebrates a diverse community and meaningfully connects everyone through arts, culture and innovation.”

Upcoming events

Visualizing Korean Cinema

BelRed Arts Studio | Friday, May 29 - Saturday, May 30
This exhibition showcases selected student artworks inspired by Korean cinema. Each original piece acts as either a film interpretation or scene illustration, expressing emotional responses to films and their symbolic meaning. A formal reception will be held featuring a cello and violin duet by Lena Shea and Brendan Shea, who will perform music inspired by Korean cinema.
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Drag Queen Paint & Sip

BelRed Arts Studio | Friday, June 12, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Celebrate Pride Month in the BelRed Arts District! Join local drag legend Maya Mem Saab for a lively paint-and-sip night. Maya will bring the energy with performances set to Bollywood hits, while instructor Violet guides you through color theory and technique as you create your own drag portrait. Paint Maya herself, or choose a favorite drag icon for inspiration.
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Floral Arrangement class

BelRed Arts Studio | Wednesday May 6, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Use the peaceful and delicate palette of spring with roses, lilies, and succulent in a sleek wooden box. This feminine theme of pink and green will celebrate Mother's Day and the softness of summer.
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Discover the hidden gems of the BelRed Arts District. For decades, artists from various disciplines including musicians, cultural bearers, martial artists, and creators make, perform, rehearse, and gather inside the walls of the area’s post-industrial warehouses and tucked in retro strip malls. There is a treasure trove of experiences with many organizations and businesses supporting the creative and cultural economy. Explore our map & sortable directory to find them all in the emerging BelRed Arts District.

a treasure trove of arts & culture

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Explore 60+ Creative ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES

The BelRed Arts District has the highest concentration of arts and cultural businesses, organizations and artists in Bellevue and on the eastern side of Lake Washington. BelRed is a creative place where children and adults learn to dance, bands practice and record, artists paint and sculpt, startups seek to innovate, instruments get fixed up and so much more.

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DISCOVER PUBLIC ARTWORKS

Art is a universal language — where everyone’s voice is valued and can be heard.

Public art humanizes, invigorates and beautifies the built environment and public spaces. The importance of arts, its accessibility, and thoughtful creative placemaking plays a significant role in enhancing our communities’ cultural fabric and well-being while increasing social cohesion and quality of life.

Check out the different public art that can be seen around the BelRed Arts District neighborhood.

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BUILD THE BELRED ARTS DISTRICT WITH US

IMAGINE CHANGE. INVEST IN ARTS. INSPIRE TOMORROW.

Your contribution builds and sustains the BelRed Arts District as a thriving community. Here’s how you can get involved:

Volunteer - Be part of our mission! Volunter for the Community Alliance to gain experience, make connections, and meet the community at our events, programming and more.
Join the Board - Interested in shaping the future of the BelRed Arts District? Apply to become a board member today. Reach out at info@belredarts.org!
Donate to the Arts - Your contribution supports our work in promoting and daylighting the Arts District, bringing events and programming to the neighborhood, and building community.
Sponsor an Event - Elevate your brand, elevate the arts. Have a presence at our events and programming aimed to drawing people to the BelRed Arts District and supporting our creative economy. Reach out to Sandy@belredarts.org!
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