By: Kaeson Warnes
Bellingham thrives on its art scene. When you walk through downtown, it becomes evident that Bellingham was built on local artists and sellers. This is still true as seen through featured artists in shops like Third Planet, the large murals lighting up alleyways, and the ever-changing Waypoint Park wall. Prospective Western students are drawn to Bellingham for its unique love for small businesses. Locals continue to harp on how Bellingham and its surrounding areas value shopping locally. As we see through a quick trip to Wonderz art market, WWU students are just as enthusiastic about engaging in this flourishing art scene.
Image 1: A brightly colored A-frame sign with a rainbow heart in the middle. The sign reads “Art Market! Rebel Artists of Whatcom!”
Image 2: Entrance to Wonderz market. A sign reads “Wonderz market. 11am-4pm, free entry. Halloween Block Party. Commercial Street.”
THE ARTISTS
Adella (Annie Fur) & Jack (PrizePuppy)
Image 1: Jack (aka Prizepuppy), a prospective WWU student, and Adella (aka Annie Fur), a current WWU Senior, posing at their market booth together.
Image 2: Jack’s paintings, stickers, and patches neatly displayed for sale on their table.
Image 3: A sign that reads “Art by Annie Fur”. Below is a yellow container holding a variety of small stickers made by Adella.
Image 4: Adella smiling behind her booth, with a sign that reads “Art by Annie Fur”. Her booth contains stickers, art prints, pins, jewelry, and plush pumpkins.
Emma (EmmaDoesArtOnline) & Leo (OliMainArt)
Image 1: Emma’s colorful stickers and prints displayed neatly beside signs with their prices. In the middle of the table is a sign that reads “Hi, I’m EmmaDoesArtOnline”.
Image 2: Leo’s jewelry and stickers displayed on top of a bright pink tablecloth. At the side of the table is a sign with payment information, which reads “OliMain Art”.
Image 3: Emma (aka EmmaDoesArtOnline), a WWU alum, and Leo (aka OliMainArt), a current WWU student, posing at their market booth together.
Michelle (Crochet in the Club)
Image: Michelle (aka Crochet in the Club), a WWU alum, posing behind her booth full of crochet hats, halter tops, scarves, and hairbows.
Mel (Mel’s Shells)
Image: Mel (aka Mel’s Shells), a WWU Junior, smiling behind their booth full of handmade jewelry.
Grace (Woman of Venus Designs) & Riley (Space Bunny Crafts)
Image 1: Riley standing up and smiling behind their booth. Their booth contains a variety of bright crochet items, patches, and jewelry.
Image 2: Riley’s crochet mushroom bags, scarves, and hats. With them are also handmade patches, a variety of neatly displayed earrings, and bracelets.
Image 3: Grace (aka Woman of Venus Designs), a WWU alum, and Riley (aka Space Bunny Crafts), a WCC student, posing together behind their booth.
Future Events
If you’re interested in visiting some of your local markets, or even vending yourself, we have listed some upcoming events here that are worth checking out:
- Allied Arts Holiday Festival: November 17th-December 24th (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily) at 1331 Commercial St.
- Rebel Artists of Whatcom: Every Saturday (12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) & every first Friday (4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.), at Commercial St. Plaza.
- Bellingham Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) at Depot Market Square.
Keep an eye on local flyers and posters throughout campus and town to see when your next thrift or art market is coming!