Events

Young artists will explore, discover and create using thier imaginations! Art Camps are for students (ages 5-8, and 9-12), and are hosted by David Repyak, a K-8 Credentialed and Montessori trained educator. Choose from World Art: Adventurous artists will learn about the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, Ghana, West Africa, and more...Amazing Animals: Sea Otters to Sea Horses, young artists will, classify land and water forms, North American biomes, and the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem...STEM Engineering: Who can build the tallest structure, the widest span, or support the strongest load-bearing bridge? Weekly SUMMER ART CAMPS are held June - August, Mon-Fri, 9:00-3:00. Please see our full program and class descriptions at: www.SHINEartacademy.com

We'll practice hieroglyphics, create beautiful be-jeweled masks, make clay art, uncover clues to treasure, learn about Egyptian history, and make our own “magic sand”. Camp will end with a Pharoh's Feast and guests will be invited to tour the hallway of our "tomb" excavation!

“SALT” will explore the interlapping places where the waters of the Salish Sea meet the
land – the coves, eddies, creeks and estuaries – that create the endless tides of
perspectives, textures and colors unique to the PNW. Get in the flow and visit B

Jeffrey Moose Gallery is proud to announce an exhibition of new works by paper wizard Lea Basile-Lazarus for the months of June and July. The exhibition will run from Friday, June 5th through Tuesday, August 4th. Receptions will be held on First Friday, June 5th from 6 to 8 PM and Thursday, July 2nd, 6-8 PM. On Friday June 5th, a FaceBook video tour will run from roughly 5:20-5:40. Also, on Saturday, June 13th, Ms. Basile-Lazarus  will conduct a mono printing demo in the gallery from 1-3 PM.

Ms. Basile-Lazarus, originally from New Jersey, moved to Chicago where she received an MFA from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 1979, with a concentration in printmaking. She has also studied at the prestigious Oxbow School of Art in Michigan, studying mono printing, silkscreen and paper making. She taught art in public and private schools for 28 years, received a teacher’s Fullbright grant to learn about Japan’s art, culture and educational system and received a grant to visit schools and villages in Ghana, West Africa. For several years she has traveled to the renowned Hook Pottery Paper in La Porte, Indiana to make paper and her extraordinary paper pulp paintings in a unique studio/homestead/farm environment. The paintings are made with pure paper pulp and pigments and NO paint. This exhibition consists entirely of paper pulp paintings.

There is chromatic variety in the selections: black and white is contrasted with works that have soft, spring like pastels, while others mix primaries with doses of black, creating depth. The works are displayed in a variety of ways: some hang like scrolls from a wood brace, others are framed in float frames with the rough deckled edges exposed, while some are simply hung from huge paper clips. In an effort to both keep the weight down and makes the works more accessible, the scroll and float frame works are coated in a thin layer of matte wax, sealing the paper, protecting it from moisture and dirt, eliminating the need for glass and emphasizing the paper’s soft texture.

Join us Thursday, July 23rd from 4-6p at Prue’s House to learn about the meadow restoration planned for Hilltop and how this important project will help improve wildfire resilience, restore native habitat, and support the long-term health of one of Bainbridge Island's unique natural areas.

This community event is an opportunity to:

Learn why prescribed fire is being used at Hilltop.

Meet the partners planning and implementing the project.

See the burn area and learn how fire benefits native prairie and meadow ecosystems.

Ask questions about smoke, safety, wildlife, and project timing.

Learn how prescribed fires are carefully planned and conducted under specific weather conditions by trained professionals.

The prescribed fire is a collaborative effort between the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, Bainbridge Island Fire Department, Bloedel Reserve, and Bainbridge Island Land Trust. Together, we are working to reduce wildfire risk while restoring native plant communities that depend on periodic fire. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Limited parking is available at Grand Forest East, and ADA parking is available on site.  A shuttle will be available from nearby Strawberry Hill Park. We encourage folks to walk or bike to the site.

This event is an educational opportunity and is not the prescribed burn itself. The burn will take place later during an approved weather window. Prior to ignition, updates regarding anticipated burn windows, trail closures, smoke information, and operational status will be shared through our website and communication channels

Whether you're curious about prescribed fire, interested in habitat restoration, or simply want to learn more about this important stewardship effort, we hope you'll join us.

Join the reigning National American Miss Washington, Leslie Smith for a fun summer reading series!

She will be hosting an awesome story hour and there may even be a special guest or two!

About Queen Leslie:

Leslie Smith is the 2025 National American Miss Washington! She is a graduate student at the University of Washington and just completed a 10 month graduate teaching residency program at Islandwood in partnership with the UW. She lives almost full time on her 35 foot sailboat, Kichyat! The name Kichyat came with the boat and is the Tinglit name for the Artic Tern. Leslie loves teaching and sailing, in fact, she used to teach sailing! She loves sharing about life on the water and life as a casual sailor.

Composer Gretchen Yanover returns to BIMA for this one-of-a-kind event. As Yanover will performs her original pieces on electric cello with looping pedal live on stage, artist Anastasia Rÿser will be projecting real-time visual environments that pair dynamically with each piece to create an immersive, unforgettable visual and musical experience.

Gretchen Yanover

Cellist Gretchen Yanover wears two musical hats: one as a composer of spacious string atmospheres, which she performs on electric cello with looping pedal, and one as a classical acoustic cellist.

Yanover began her musical life in Seattle public schools, falling in love with the cello’s deep sound. She pursued both performance and music education at University of Washington, embracing an interwoven path of teaching and performing. Yanover guided students in music for 17 years, while growing her own solo performing career.

She started playing with a loop sampler around 2001 and it changed her musical life, inspiring her to improvise and compose. Yanover performs throughout the Pacific Northwest as a soloist on her electric cello, while continuing her classical music life. She has played with Northwest Sinfonietta orchestra since 1998 and is a member of NW Sinfonietta’s DEI task force, working to make meaningful changes in the classical music culture, along with creating connections in the community. NW Sinfonietta has featured Yanover as a soloist on her electric cello on several occasions.

Yanover has been a Visiting Artist at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, appeared as a soloist for the Earshot Jazz Festival, and presented at TEDx Seattle. She created music for and performed with LeVar Burton for LeVar Burton Reads live, and has had compositions commissioned by Seattle Symphony, Seattle Pacific University, and University of Oregon. Yanover’s artist residencies include Shunpike (2020), Town Hall Seattle (2021), and Seattle Public Library (2024). She was the recipient of a 2023 CityArtist grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, which supported the release of her 5th album in 2024.

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Anastasia Rÿser

Anastasia Rÿser (she/her) is a Seattle-based artist who has been creating art her entire life. Growing up surrounded by many art forms, she has explored a variety of mediums, with a main focus on traditional 2D visual art.

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From the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity comes the highly anticipated follow-on to HONOR THY MOTHER, STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER, produced by Gina Corpuz and Ron Stewart. It follows the Japanese, Indigenous and Filipino communities from ownership of over 600 acres of berry farms in 1940 to the present day, with a series of ‘picker cabin stories’ that illustrate their rich culture during trying times.

Sponsored by the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity. Made possible by a Suquamish Tribe Appendix X Grant. Produced by: Gina Corpuz & Ron Stewart

Sunday July 26, 2pm

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFaA2rELfl8

Tickets: https://www.farawayentertainment.com/BuyNow

Theater Box Office: 206.451.4336

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Legendary Supertramp guitarist and world-renowned guitar master Carl Verheyen brings his hard-driving blues rock project back to the Treehouse. Called "One of the Top 10 Guitar Players in the World" by Guitar Magazine and "One of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" by Classic Rock, Verheyen has built a wildly successful, multi-faceted career across more than 50 years of playing. A critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and educator with 18 albums released worldwide, he has been a member of Supertramp since 1985 and is regarded as a virtuoso capable of playing any style with remarkable mastery and conviction.

The CVB hits the road in fall 2026 promoting a new studio and live record called Promised Future. The touring band features drummer John Mader (Steve Miller, John Fogerty, Booker T, Bonnie Raitt), virtuoso bassist Federico Orlandini, and keyboardist/guitarist Troy Dexter (Wilson Phillips, Don Felder, Dionne Warwick), joined by soulful vocalist Hollye Dexter. Four-part vocal harmony adds a new dimension to Carl's catalog, and the addition of Troy Dexter brings a second guitar and vocals into a band that played for years as a trio.

Rooted in the blues, any single show combines rock, jazz, jam, fusion, and country in both electric and acoustic settings. Fans of real music, improvised and created in real time with no backing tracks or playback, will enjoy the ride. Many fans join the band on the road to catch multiple shows, since no two are ever alike!

Be inspired by exhibiting artist Carletta Carrington Wilson as she shares her explorations and observations about the complex meanings objects can hold and how they inform her artistic practice. An audience Q & A and reception to follow.

Wilson’s exhibition, Object Lessons, is on view at BIMA this summer.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The narrative threads of Carletta Carrington Wilson’s literary and visual works merge mirroring the melding of language and form. Encountering cloth as a constellation, as a geographical expanse and translator of time, Wilson explores the potential and possibility of engaging with fabric and its fabrication in unexpected ways.

The Pacific Northwest’s moody skies, mountain ranges, and bodies of water are integral to her artistic practice. It is here that her work has rooted itself, has ascended and descended, has formed structures upon which eye + hand, mouth/tongue/mind conjoin to create text & images reaching across realms of time. Her work is sited in and linked to the act of imagining and re-imagining a history in which multitudes of individuals found themselves without the means to transmit the meaning of their journey through the beauty and brutality of life. She uses history as canvas, an eye, camera lens, brush stroke, sculpting tool, pen, and thread.

Wilson’s poems, artist’s books, and artworks and can be found in local, regional, and national collections. She is the author of Poem of Stone and Bone: The Iconography of James W. Washington Jr. in Fourteen Stanzas and Thirty-One Days.

Learn more: https://carlettacarringtonwilson.com

Weaving her voice with singing bowls, gong, monochord and other sound healing instruments, Lila takes you on a vast journey from ancient earth melodies to celestial realms for a heart-expanding experience.

With sacred sound you will move through your chakras and the elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. This will deepen your resonance with yourself, others, mother earth and expand out into the universe.

Lila Levari is a certified vocal sound healer. She offers both individual sound healing sessions as well as regular sound bath events. Lila’s foundational practices come out of 35 years of immersion into esoteric arts including theater, ceremony, sacred dance and song.

Cost: $20-$40 Sliding Scale

This event will be held indoors at the Dayaalu Center

Join Bainbridge Community Foundation on August 5th at Bainbridge Performing Arts (200 Madison Ave N) for an evening of readings and conversations with Bainbridge Island author Lance Garland, Navy veteran, Seattle firefighter, and nature adventurer. Moderated by Dominique Cantwell, Lance will read from and discuss his acclaimed debut memoir, Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness. This is a story of growing up gay in spaces that historically excluded people like him, from the military during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to the firehouse, and finding healing in the wild landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. His writing has appeared in Outside, Backpacker, and Orion.

Come for a powerful reading, stay for the conversation. Tickets begin at $30 with the option to add a copy of Lance's book to be signed after the event. There are also a limited amount of tickets to a small gathering with Lance after the event. Proceeds directly benefit Bainbridge Community Foundation's IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice) Fund.

Lobby doors open at 5pm with concessions available from BPA. The event begins promptly at 6pm and the reception after begins at approximately 7:30pm.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Cantwell Consulting, Eleven Winery, and Conservatory Coastal Home

Join the reigning National American Miss Washington, Leslie Smith for a fun summer reading series!

She will be hosting an awesome story hour and there may even be a special guest or two!

About Queen Leslie:

Leslie Smith is the 2025 National American Miss Washington! She is a graduate student at the University of Washington and just completed a 10 month graduate teaching residency program at Islandwood in partnership with the UW. She lives almost full time on her 35 foot sailboat, Kichyat! The name Kichyat came with the boat and is the Tinglit name for the Artic Tern. Leslie loves teaching and sailing, in fact, she used to teach sailing! She loves sharing about life on the water and life as a casual sailor.

Each day features themed exploration, creative problem-solving, and opportunities for teamwork as campers investigate how aquatic wildlife survives and thrives. This camp is Mon - Thurs, 9:00a-12:00p, and Fri 9:00a-3:00p. On the final full day, campers will take the ferry together to the Seattle Aquarium, where they’ll experience marine life up close and celebrate the capstone of their sea adventure.

No matter the season, there’s always something new just around the corner.

Welcome Wednesday Details:

Timed tickets should be reserved online in advance of your visit to avoid entry delays on busy days
Donations of any amount may be added to your ticket reservation to help support the mission and operations of Bloedel Reserve

Thank you to our monthly sponsor organizations!

Rolling Bay Music Club is proud to present the first-ever Dahlia Farm Music Festival a full day of live music, local makers, and community celebration in one of Bainbridge Island’s most beloved outdoor settings — Bainbridge Island / Suyematsu Farms.This is a joyful, all-ages event created for LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and families. Local food vendors and makers will be on-site throughout the day. Rolling Bay Music Club is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive space for everyone.

Line up: Rae Isla, Mary Lambert, Amelia Day, Lo Pony, Brittany Davis, Thistle Band

Welcome summer, uplift local makers, and let creativity bloom.

Set against the charming backdrop of Winslow Green, Art on the Green celebrates creativity in all forms. This free, family-friendly outdoor art fair brings together talented artists, artisans, and performers from Bainbridge Island and beyond for a Sunday of artistic discovery.

Stroll through vibrant booths, meet makers, enjoy live music and performances, and find original work in a wide range of media — from painting and sculpture to ceramics, fiber, and jewelry. With activities for kids and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages, Art on the Green is a joyful community tradition where art, connection, and summer meet.

Join the reigning National American Miss Washington, Leslie Smith for a fun summer reading series!

She will be hosting an awesome story hour and there may even be a special guest or two!

About Queen Leslie:

Leslie Smith is the 2025 National American Miss Washington! She is a graduate student at the University of Washington and just completed a 10 month graduate teaching residency program at Islandwood in partnership with the UW. She lives almost full time on her 35 foot sailboat, Kichyat! The name Kichyat came with the boat and is the Tinglit name for the Artic Tern. Leslie loves teaching and sailing, in fact, she used to teach sailing! She loves sharing about life on the water and life as a casual sailor.

The day opens with a song and dance blessing, followed by curator-led tours exploring Indigenous craft, fashion, and Coast Salish design. Activities throughout the day include beadwork demonstrations, Lushootseed letterpress printmaking, and an Indigenous fashion zine. There will also be a featured panel, Suquamish Style: Past, Present, & Futurism, which will bring Tribal voices into conversation around history, contemporary expression, and Indigenous futurism. The day concludes with a festive reception, inviting community connection and celebration.

Header image: Barbara Lawrence (Suquamish/Duwamish), Cedar Hat, 2024, Red cedar, yellow cedar trim, black dyed yellow cedar, abalone ribbon, leather bead, BIMA Permanent Collection, Gift of Greg Robinson, Photo by Laura Zander.

SCHEDULE

10:00 AM – Opening Blessing

The day will begin with an Opening Blessing as the museum opens, welcoming visitors into the full day of events and activities. This will include dancers and singing.

10:30 AM & 11:30 AM – Meet the Curator Tours

Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish/Duwamish), co-curator of the Indigenous Craft exhibition, will lead two tours of the exhibition (approximately 30 minutes each), highlighting the Indigenous fashion on view and speaking to the history and evolution of Indigenous fashion, jewelry, and craft.

All Day Activities:

Sovereign Style video screening on loop in the auditorium for drop-in viewing
Live beadwork craft demonstrations by 3 artists in the galleries
Interactive weaving station in the Orientation Gallery with BIMA’s Learning & Engagement team

3:00-4:30 PM – Curated Conversation – Suquamish Style: Past, Present, & Futurism Panel Discussion (Ticket required, here)

Robin Little Wing Sigo will facilitate a conversation with Suquamish Tribal Members about Coast Salish fashion, presenting historical and present day images and and what those tell us about the future. An audience Q&A will follow the discussion. Additional themes include craft vs. art, Coast Salish art vs. formline art, and the value of craft in relation to time, labor, and cultural knowledge

4:30-6:00 PM – Reception/Party

Join us for an exciting story time with author Nadia Salomon! She is the author of the beautiful picture book A Rakhi for Rakesh!

About the book:

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can’t seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?

Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish/Duwamish), co-curator of the Indigenous Craft exhibition, will facilitate a conversation with Suquamish Tribal Members about Coast Salish fashion, presenting historical and present day images and what those tell us about the future. A special focus will be on Indigenous futurism and the ancestral charge of energy, politics, and style. Additional themes include:

Craft vs. art
Coast Salish art vs. formline art
The value of craft in relation to time, labor, and cultural knowledge

Audience Q&A and festive reception to follow.

Part of The Abundance of Salalberries pədt’aqa: Celebrating the Suquamish Tribe!

ROBIN LITTLE WING SIGO

Robin Little Wing Sigo is the Suquamish Foundation Director and co-creator of SaltFire, a nonprofit based in the strength of Indigenous joy, rest, and whimsy.

Robin Little Wing Sigo | Suquamish Woman | Indigenous Activist

Suquamish. Mother. Researcher of Love. Activist. Healer. Curator. Storyteller. Meme Dealer. Sovereign Styler. Fighter. Nonprofit Unicorn. Artist. Social Worker. Feminist. Duwamish. Hugger. Overthinker. Futurist. Connection Seeker.