BelRed Arts District

Welcome to the opening reception on July 18 from 2-4 pm of Yuan Ru Art Center’s “A Midsummer Dream,” a joint exhibition of local artists: Jason Statt, Natali ArtDecor, Rebecca Reichert Han, Ariane Callender, Jerry Hahn, and Ruka. Curated by Julie Hsieh, Founder of Yuan Ru Art Center. Exhibition period July 18-August 23, 2026. Address: 12737 Bel-Red Rd, Ste 100, Bellevue. Open to public weekends 1-4 pm, weekdays by appointment.

A full house! Our first ever drag paint and sip featuring Maya Mem Saab was a success, thanks to our phenomenal production partner Pride Across the Bridge.

All year long, we are proud to platform and spotlight the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Thank you for being part of our celebration of love, connection and culture.

Thank you City of Bellevue Arts Program for making this event possible!

Less than a week away!! Soccer Party at the BelRed Arts District will feature multiple fun activities, including live screen printing by The Vera Project featuring Sarah Robbin’s photobooth artwork. Don’t miss out on this limited edition design ⚽️

DETAILS -
🗓️: Friday, June 26,2026
🕞: 2:30 PM-8:00 PM
📍: BelRed Light Rail Station

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED! Join us at the BelRed Arts Studio for a Mini Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop on July 11th! Led by , you’ll learn basic macramé knots and watch them come together into a beautiful mini plant hanger that you can use to add a handmade touch to your home.

Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mini-macrame-plant-hanger-workshop

The BelRed Arts District is filled with public artwork if you know where to look! For those interested in exploring the area’s murals, sculptures, and installations, we’ve created a guide for a walking or driving tour through the area.
Read at: https://belredartsdistrict.org/stories/a-guide-to-belreds-public-art

1: Joyful Connections, Brady Black
2: Commuters, Will Schlough
3. Nails, Christian Moeller

Our Drag Paint & Sip is less than ONE MONTH away! 🌈 Celebrate Pride with dazzling performances by Maya Mem Saab, refreshments, and a guided drag portrait painting class. No experience needed, just bring yourself. Tickets are limited and going fast so grab yours before they’re gone! Co-produced with Pride Across the Bridge and made possible by Bellevue Arts & Culture.
Sign up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drag-queen-paint-and-sip

Note: We believe the arts should be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, reach out to [email protected] for free or discounted ticket options.

Meet BelRed Arts Studio resident artist Ebba Johnson! Ebba started making ceramics in 2021 and hasn’t stopped since. Now a full-time artist, they’ve created a pottery world filled with whimsical characters, silly slogans, and functional objects. Read all about Ebba’s history as a ceramicist and the story behind their unique creations as part of our Daylighting Creativity storytelling series. Read here: https://belredartsdistrict.org/stories/artist-spotlight-ebba-johnson

USE YOUR VOICE! The will be hosting a community meeting this Thursday, May 7, where you can learn more about the planning process of a potential future park in the BelRed Arts District. Want to see arts and culture incorporated? Make sure you’re at the community meeting or DM us with your thoughts.

Community Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Highland Community Center

More info here: https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/planning-and-development/current-projects/belred-neighborhood-park