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Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN)

Arts & Culture ; Community Center ; Gallery ; Meeting Space ; Studio

BARN’s new home is full of natural light and a joy to use, thanks to the design created by Johnpaul Jones, an internationally renowned architect who lives on Bainbridge Island. At the center of the building, the Commons offers participants a place to interact as they have lunch or take a break. It includes a gallery of completed projects. Outside, landscaping does double duty, helping to filter and absorb rainwater as well as supporting BARN programs by providing herbs for the kitchen or natural dyes or basketry materials for the fiber arts studio.

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts (BAC)

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Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

Arts & Culture ; Attraction ; Attractions ; Historic Building / Landmark ; Park/Garden

The memorial wall winds solemnly down to the historic Eagledale ferry dock landing site, where the first of more than 120,000 Japanese—two-thirds of whom were American citizens—were banished from their West Coast homes and placed in concentration camps during World War II. The memorial is a reminder—“Nidoto Nai Yoni” (Let it Not Happen Again)—of what happened on March 30, 1942. Built of old-growth red cedar, granite and basalt, the wall honors the names of all 276 Japanese and Japanese Americans who were exiled from Bainbridge Island by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 and Civilian Exclusion Order No. 1. It also celebrates this island community, which defended its Japanese-American friends and neighbors, supported them while they were away, and welcomed them home.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Arts & Culture ; Attraction ; Attractions ; Family Fun ; Meeting Space ; Museum

Modern ambiance awaits your guests in BIMA’s versatile venue. Influenced by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, BIMA’s light-filled galleries offer award-winning architecture and artistic flair. Just a short (and awe-inspiring) trip from Seattle, and easily accessible from the Kitsap Peninsula, BIMA is the perfect location for any occasion. Galleries Light-filled open rooms, beautiful blonde wood floors and art-filled walls create instant ambiance. The two floors — each with their own unique feel and exhibitions and connected by a signature curving staircase — are available to be reserved separately or together. Auditorium Boasting outstanding acoustics and a state-of-the-art projection system, BIMA’s Auditorium is perfect for films, performances, presentations, and ceremonies. Comfortable, elegant and intimate, the Auditorium creates an engaging and captivating vibe. Sherry Grover Gallery This artistic and intimate space is perfect for sit-down meetings and small gatherings. Guests will enjoy an up-close experience with one of the world’s most extensive collections of artist books. BIMA Bistro The BIMA Bistro is a favorite spot for delicious breakfasts and lunches highlighting the best in local ingredients. The intimate space is great for private meals, rehearsal dinners and smaller receptions and, in warmer temperatures, opens onto the plaza. Classroom Our versatile and dividable classroom space is ideal for workshops and meetings that need a private environment. The space is outfitted with projector, drop-down screen, and conference call capabilities. Catering available through the BIMA Bistro.

Island Life Artisan Gifts

Arts & Culture ; Business / Company ; Family Fun

Winslow’s only Bainbridge-centric, artist owned gift shop features locally made art + collectibles, jewelry, souvenirs, apparel and more. Open late for the Art Walk every month. Located at The Ravine | Historic Bainbridge Island.

Kelly Johnston Art Gallery + Studio

Arts & Culture ; Gallery

Kelly Johnston Art Gallery + Studio features the work of local landscape painter Kelly Johnston. Original paintings, limited edition giclée prints, notecards, calendars, and handmade jewelry are available for sale. This space houses the working studio of the artist and paintings in progress can be viewed as well. The Gallery + Studio is open by appointment and whenever Kelly is at work painting at her easel.

KidiMu (Kids Discovery Museum)

Arts & Culture ; Attraction ; Family Fun ; Meeting Space ; Museum ; School

Kids Discovery Museum sparks children’s curiosity through play and experiential learning. KiDiMu is a member of the following organizations: Association of Children’s Museums Northwest Association of Youth Museums HOURS OF FUN Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Sunday: noon – 4 p.m. The Museum is located in the Island Gateway development, at the corner of SR-305 and Winslow Way, a short walk from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal, at 301 Ravine Lane NE.

Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island

Arts & Culture ; Family Fun ; Library ; Meeting Space

A small library above the Island’s Port Madison mill store in 1863 was the second community public library in all of Puget Sound. A number of small libraries were supported on the Island during the first half of the 20th Century. Since 1947, Kitsap Regional Library has provided library service and the strength of a county-wide collection to Island residents. The first Rotary Auction in 1960, a community-wide rummage sale that is now an Island institution, was held to raise money for a new library at the corner of Madison Ave and High School Road. The library was designed by John Rudolph and built in 1962. A children's library space was created in the lower floor of the library in 1968. Supported by local fundraising, there was a building addition in 1982 and 1997. In 2017, the library was extensively remodeled. Three gardens surround the library. Junkoh Harui and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community designed and built a magnificent Japanese garden on the west side of the library in 1998. The perennial gardens, beautiful in every season, were designed by nationally recognized garden writer Ann Lovejoy and are maintained by Ann and the "Friday Tidies" every Friday morning. On the NE side of the library, you'll find the cool green fern garden, designed and maintained by John van den Meerendonk. The grounds were recognized by the American Library Association as the Best Library Garden in 2000. The library on Bainbridge Island is supported by a unique public-private partnership. Kitsap Regional Library levies property tax dollars to fund materials, technology, staff and a host of library services. Bainbridge Public Library (Inc.), a sixteen-member nonprofit board, raises private dollars to maintain the library building and grounds. LOCATION FACTS

Suquamish Museum

Arts & Culture ; Attraction ; Community Center ; Family Fun ; Gallery ; Museum

?ł sleXil Greetings! dxʷsəqʷəb, meaning “place of clear salt water” in the Southern Lushootseed language, has been home to the Suquamish people since time immemorial. It is the ancient place on Agate Passage, the site of Old-Man-House village. The winter home of Chief Seattle and the heart of the Suquamish People. It is here, past, present and future; that the Suquamish People live on the land of their ancestors and of their great-grandchildren. Free Admission for Suquamish Tribal Members, Suquamish Tribe Employees, and Museum Friends

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