February, time for Valentines, hearts and flowers! At the Art Market we have so much to choose from – jewelry, glassware, ceramic and wood ornaments, soaps and lotions, woolen, cotton and silk fashion accessories, landscape and natural paintings and photography. We are expert at helping you or your partner find that special something. Like what you see, but can’t choose? We have gift cards for a personal selection.
The Art Market is the cooperative for the artists of the Whatcom Art Guild and is open 7 days a week, 11am to 6pm. Local covid requirements apply.
Featured Artists:
Every week during the year, we feature one of our artists for your enjoyment.
January 31-February 6: Jackson Faulkner, Fine Art Photography. Be captured by Jackson’s compelling
images, preserving and honoring the homes, buildings, equipment, and landscapes which make up our
memorable history. roadsidereflections.com, Instagram @jacksonfaulknernet.
February 7-13: Peg Alexander, A Seasoned Woman. Peg specializes in reclaiming old jewelry, redesigning it
into unique wearable art, using Precious Metal Clays, metalwork and painting. Each piece of jewelry is eye-
catching, totally unique and bound to be worn proudly over and over.
February 14-20: Reka Zoltan, Graphic Artist. Reka uses multiple techniques to portray what she sees in
nature, people and structures around her. Come enjoy her woodcuts, watercolors, photographs,
lithographs and drawings.
February 21-27: Karen Tobiassen – Quilter Extraordinaire. Did you know you really wanted a quilted
luggage tag? Karen’s colorful and varied display will convince you this is the only way to not lose your
luggage on the carousel!
February 28-March 6: James Weaver- Dwin James Photography. James captures our beautiful local
landscapes, structures and natural surroundings and presents his photographs in many different and
attractive formats and media. Check out his work at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/james-e-weaver
and https://www.etsy.com/shop/dwinjames and come into the Market to see his latest creations.
Are you an artist looking for a home? Visit the Market, talk to our artists, think about joining the Whatcom Art Guild and showing your art in our co-op gallery. Check out our artists’ creations online at whatcomartmarket.org. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates. Keep up with our news, (Whatcom Art Guild and Whatcom Art Market) as part of Whatcom Arts Project.
Our address? 1103 11th Street, Bellingham (Fairhaven). Our phone number? 360 738 8564.