BAC has been a nonprofit community base for art and art education on Bainbridge Island since 1948.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Work on Paper

Exhibition runs October 3–November 2, 2025

Opening reception at First Friday, October 3, 6–8 p.m.

Our show in October will highlight artists who use a variety of mediums on paper: Watercolor, gouache, charcoal, pastels, collage, printmaking, graphite, pen and ink, and colored pencils. Featuring artists including John Adams, Leigh Knowles, Victoria Harrison, Sandee Johnson, Robin Olsen, Nancy Reithaar, Martha Rogers, Marilyn Place, and Robin Guterson. Learn More >

Featured image by Robin Guterson

BARN Print & Book Arts Studio Artists Exhibit at BAC

Exhibition runs October 3–26, 2025

As part of the October 10 & 11 Bainbridge Book Festival, artist-made books and prints by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) Print & Book Arts Studio artists will be exhibited at BAC in October. Participating artists include Lynn Fry Agnew, Eli Backer, Jessica Dubey, Margot Eddy, Donna Letterese, M. J. Linford, Laura Samant, and Jennifer J. Wilhoit. Learn more >

Featured image by Jennifer J. Wilhoit

Upcoming Events

  • Work on Paper

    Opening reception: Friday, Oct 3, 6–8 p.m.

    Our show in October will highlight artists who use a variety of mediums on paper - watercolor, gouache, charcoal, pastels, collage, printmaking, graphite, pen and ink, and colored pencils.

  • Folded Book Vase Workshop

    Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

    Learn how to transform an old hardback book into a beautiful vase for a floral arrangement (real or artificial). Just bring a hardback book you’re never planning to read again! Other materials will be provided.

    FREE! Walk-ins welcome. For ages 12+. Drop in day-of to attend.

  • Accordion Book Demonstration & Workshop

    Saturday, October 18, from 1–3 p.m.

    Taught by BARN artist Donna Letterese.

    FREE! Walk-ins welcome. For ages 8+. Drop in day-of to attend.

Get To Know Us

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts is a nonprofit gallery and education center. We show the work of some of the region’s finest contemporary artists and craftspeople, and at the same time, offer art education to our community through our school and outreach programs, Art after sixty, workshops, and informal artist talks.

Since 1948, Bainbridge Arts and Crafts has been all about community. There are many ways to participate. Shop at the gallery, join us for artist talks and demonstrations, take an art class, donate, or volunteer. Come to a First Friday Opening of the latest exhibition every month.

OR… just bring your friends and family  in and scope out what’s new.  Every day you’ll find paintings, prints, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and so much more—all created by professional Northwest artists.

The gallery at a glance:

●    200+ Northwest artists
●    Art in a variety of mediums, in a wide range of price points
●    New special exhibitions every month
●    Free public receptions every first Friday at Bainbridge Island’s Art Walk
●    International and national shipping on many works of art
●    Your purchase supports free art education and outreach programs for the community

Interested in showing  your work at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts? We invite you to email susanj@bacart.org.