Art in the Garden

Find art and artists sprinkled throughout the garden. Some clearly visible, others tucked into corners and waiting around the bend in the path.

Fans and friends of the Bellevue Botanical Garden are invited to a FIRST – the first annual “ART IN THE GARDEN” happening Saturday and Sunday, August 28th and 29th, from 10 am – 6 pm each day.

Sculptures and garden art by twenty outstanding Northwest artists will grace the gardens, each in its own private space.  From the serious and simplistic to the whimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor-appropriate materials.

A number of artists will be on hand to discuss their work; a percentage of all sales will be donated to support Garden projects.

“ART IN THE GARDEN” becomes a treasure hunt as visitors wander the grounds in search of these amazing pieces; some will be clearly visible, others tucked into corners and waiting around the bend of a path.  To make it more exciting, visitors will be given a passport to be stamped by the artists; those with completed passports will be eligible for a prize, with the drawing at the close of the event.

Garden art can change your personal landscape. A unique piece of art can make a garden extraordinary and create a new enthusiasm as you watch it transition through the seasons.

Special thanks go to Gayle Picken and Gallery By The Bay for making this event happen and for their on-going support of the garden.

Hands-on classes are offered in the spring and then again in the fall for anyone who wants to learn how to create lights the “Bellevue Botanical Garden” way.  Every class participant will make a flower to be used as part of our new display in December.  In addition to classes, work parties are scheduled through out the year.

Garden d'Lights CLASSES

Lights and supplies will be available for purchase at the end of class so you can make a spectacular display for your own home.  Lights and supplies may also be purchased at work parties.

Class size is limited with priority enrollment given to Bellevue Botanical Garden Society members.  After you have attended a class, you are welcome to join the work parties.  Reservations are not required for work parties.  More Information

Annual Meeting
August 3, 2010  7:00pm
Location: 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, NOT at the Garden

Speaker:  Richie Steffen,
Curator, The Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden

Coffee and dessert following the meeting.
Reservations required.
Members, free, call 425.451.3755 or email annualmeeting@bellevuebotanical.org to reserve your space.
Non-members - $30. Call 425.451.3755 or register online.

The Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden

Meeting location is in the Factoria area of Bellevue, just off Richards road near I-90.

DIRECTIONS to 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue:
From 405 southbound take exit #12, turn left onto SE 8th, right onto Lake Hills Connector, right onto Richards Rd., and right onto SE 32nd St.

From 405 Northbound take exit #10, turn right onto coal Creek Parkway, left onto Newport Way/Factoria blvd. Go through the shopping district and under I-90, then turn onto SE 32nd St.

From I-90 Eastbound, take Exit #10B and turn left onto Richards Rd., then left onto SE 32nd St.

From I-90 Westbound, take Exit #11 towards 156th St. and turn left onto Eastgate Way. Continue westbound to Richards Rd. and turn right. Go left immediately onto SE 32nd St.

PARKING: Plenty of additional parking is available in the lot directly below (to the east) of the building.