Art Challenge

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ALLIED ARTS ART CHALLENGE 2025

The Art Challenge offers artists of all ages and experience levels an opportunity to explore themes related to this year’s Whatcom READS title and to present their work for public display. Presented in collaboration with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. Watch this space for details on how to submit your work inspired by No Two Persons. Deadline is March 4, 2025. 

How to Participate

  1. Read the book No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Books are available to borrow at any Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom County Library System or for purchase at Village Books.
  2. Bring your piece and submission form to Allied Arts’ gallery on March 4th.
  3. Forms can be filled out online, printed and brought with you, or filled out at the gallery.
  • Membership with Allied Arts of Whatcom County is not required to submit an art work.
  • Works will not be juried.
  • All mediums, genres, and skill levels are welcome to participate in the exhibit.
  • Space is limited and items will be showed on a first come, first hung basis.
  • Limit one piece per person.
  • Entry forms can be obtained at the Allied Arts Gallery downtown (1213 Cornwall Ave) or online at alliedarts.org.
  • Applications will include an explanation on how the book inspired your art.

Participation is free of charge, and membership in Allied Arts of Whatcom County not required. For more details, visit the Allied Arts Art Challenge website or contact Allied Arts at 360-676-8548.