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The organization will continue to lead the Bellevue Arts Fair and expand its role, bringing the arts to spaces and events throughout the city.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 18, 2026 — Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) today announced it has finalized the sale of its building at 510 Bellevue Way NE to KidsQuest Children’s Museum, a fellow Bellevue-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The transaction marks a new chapter for both organizations and launches BAM’s next phase as an agile, community-embedded arts nonprofit that brings exhibitions, programs, and artist-led experiences to audiences across the city.
As part of this transition, BAM will continue its role as a leading arts organization in the Puget Sound region. The organization will produce the beloved Bellevue Arts Fair and expand flagship programs such as curated installations, educational workshops, and other community-centered initiatives that support artists and connect residents and visitors to the arts. The move reflects BAM’s evolution — trading a single address for a citywide footprint that meets audiences where they live, work, and gather. (continued on Page 2 or here)