Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the Whatcom READS book each year. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology and contributors are invited to read at a public presentation. The theme for 2023 is BETWEEN FACT AND FICTION, drawn from Jess Walters’ ... Read more
Submit your original artwork inspired by The Cold Millions for display at the Allied Arts Gallery in Bellingham. Submissions accepted : Feb. 28-March 1, 2023 Exhibition: March 2-31, 2023
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 present their work for public display. Presented in collaboration with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. How to Participate Read the book The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Books are available to borrow at any Bellingham ... Read more
https://wcls.libcal.com/event/9738094 Join us on the third Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. for a conversation about the library's monthly book choice. December's title is Red Paint:The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe. This book club is meeting in person at the Blaine Library with an option to participate virtually via Teams. ... Read more
Registration for this event is open now. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11481847 Join us at the Lynden library for this unique song-writing experience! The LifeSong Project works to preserve the memories and experiences of elders in a way that makes an indelible imprint on both the heart and mind. It also strives to acknowledge and honor the ... Read more
Join us at the Allied Arts Thrift Store space for another great event in our Whatcom READS series. Create a work of art that you can enter in the Whatcom READS Art Challenge! In this exciting art class, students will get to learn from art teacher Ms. Rachel Simpson, a wide variety of art techniques, materials, ... Read more
Join us at Village Books' Fairhaven location for a group reading from this year's Whatcom WRITES Anthology: Legacies. Each year, Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the current Whatcom READS book. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology. The deadline to submit entries has passed, ... Read more
ALLIED ARTS ART CHALLENGE EXHIBITION: March 1-30, 2024 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. How to Participate Read the book Red Paint by Sasha ... Read more