Michael Stasinos’ extremely detailed urban landscapes pursue the culture and “anthropology” of a place. What isn’t seen at first comes to life as one gets closer to the canvas and discovers a new world. Capturing a moment in time through observation and meditation, Michael is a visual archeologist, digging up clues in the minutia of […]
Explore the essentials of creating a graphic novel, from designing dynamic characters and immersive settings to storyboarding and integrating text. Students will draw inspiration from BIMA’s book arts collection, graphic novels, and the world around them as they draft their own illustrated scenes. Each day of camp includes a supervised lunch break & recess at […]
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your painting skills, join us for a hands-on workshop and discover new art skills. Materials provided while supplies last. Age: Grades 6-12 Price: Free
Each month, we take a different theme, pick out books to read and talk about them the following month. We learn how to think critically about our books, try out new genres, and share our thoughts about what we read. For grades 6th - 8th, who heavily read teen/young adult novels. Registration required due to […]
Chill out from the heat and play games, hang out, and use our tools and materials to make and create. Age: Grades 6-12 Price: Free
Explore Brazilian music and culture in a highly energetic performance. Age: All Price: Free
Newbies and seasoned scribes are welcome to join our summer teen writing camp! Over the span of three days you will write a short story or a chapter of your novel and leave with an outline for the complete story. This fun, laidback workshop is led by local YA author Rayne Lacko and teen librarian, Gem […]
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your painting skills, join us for a hands-on workshop and discover new art skills. Materials provided while supplies last. Age: Grades 6-12. Price: Free
Chill out from the heat and play games, hang out, and use our tools and materials to make and create. Age: Grades 6-12 Price: Free
BIMA’s annual summer art market is back! This summer, the plaza outside BIMA transforms into a vibrant marketplace the first weekend of August 2nd & 3rd, 11am to 5pm. Browse booths featuring handcrafted, locally-made treasures, enjoy live music, and soak in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest—rain or shine! If you're looking for volunteer hours […]
Chill out from the heat and play games, hang out, and use our tools and materials to make and create. Age: Grades 6-12 Price: Free
Recreate a scene from a book, movie, or video game using our collection of LEGO. A light box will be available for professional-grade photos of your creations. Drop-in and express your creativity! Age: Kids-Teens Price: Free
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