🎪 Silly Circus Markets 🎪

🎪👾 Clowns, Nostalgia, and Pride? Oh my! 👾🎪 Come join us Saturday June 13th, from 11am-5pm! 📍 Located at the @karatechurch , 519 E Maple St 📍 Themed crafts and wares all made by local artists of our wonderful Bellingham community 🎉 Many artists will be bringing products that they personally find nostalgic and we hope you do too! Entry to browse is free, and open to all ages! 🍿😋 We will have Fresh Popcorn being prepared all day ! Bags are pay what you can, $2 recommended 🧺 A gift basket will be raffled off this day as well! 🎟️ All items will be donated art from our vendor list, and the proceeds go towards continuing to run our future events :o) Our goal is to never have our vendors pay fees for an indoor venue 💕 🎟️ tickets will be sold at $2/ea or 5 for $5 🎟️ Excited to see you all there, and we hope to see many dress up as clowns, in your pride flag colors, or maybe a nostalgic character :o) 🖼️ Poster collabed on by co-hosts @__drama__llama___ & @crafty.clown Vendor List TBA

✨🎪Thank you for One Year of Silly Circus!🎪✨ Wow, this has been an adventure! We are so thankful for all the support the Silly Circus Art Markets has been shown this past year 💕 Silly Circus Markets started as just a lil idea three friends chatted about while crafting together. We yapped about what we'd personally like to see implemented, and what the local market community might need. We dove in head first, committing to doing a monthly market for a whole year! We learned a lot during this time, and have grown so much because of it. Some of the things we learned we have already started implementing, so you have already begun to see some of our changes to the Circus! :o) For example: We will be no longer be a monthly market, but a bi-monthly market. You can catch us pitching up our Circus tent at the Karate Church every even-numbered month of 2026 :oD We will continue to change as the Silly Circus continues to grow. Another one of the changes behind the scenes has to do with our hosts. We are going to be saying goodbye to one of our hosts, Shain @rabidd_threadds . He has a wonderful new job, that unfortunately takes up a lot of his time and weekends. So although it is sad to say goodbye, we wish him luck in all his endeavors, and we want to thank him for all the hard work he has put in to help create + help grow the Silly Circus 💕🎪 Do not fret, as Shain will be back occasionally as a part of our volunteer team 🌟 With this, the fellow Co-Founders Skitt @crafty.clown , and Alana @trinketsandtalismans , knew they would need more help to keep this Circus running! Soon we'll be introducing our new team to all of you! We are so excited to have more members of our Circus Team :o) We are always ready to listen, learn, and grow to be a market that serves our community. So look out for more information and changes to the Silly Circus Art Markets coming soon~

💖 Our New Silly Circus Team! 💖 Some fun intros to meet our crew! Come say Hi to our team this weekend at our Winter Wonderland event on Saturday; and every even numbered month of 2026 at the Karate Church :o) !! We're so excited to have brought on new members to help run everything behind the scenes, and days of the Circus 💕 Cheers to a new year everyone 🥂🎉 Hosts in Order of appearance: 🤡 Skitt - @crafty.clown 🐝 Anna - @ollie.bee.art 🏵️ Nat - @__drama__llama___ / @crimsondahliashop 🦝 Alana - @trinketsandtalismans 💜 Ariston - @ariston.n.stuff 🖌️ portraits drawn by @trinketsandtalismans 🖼️ formatting and backgrounds made by @crafty.clown

🎪💥 HONK HONK 💥🎪 APPS NOW OPEN We're now accepting applications for our June 13th Clown-core Nostalgia and Pride! themed Art Market: "Honktastic!!" Application link is now live in our bio! Applications will close May 1st at 10am!! So excited to be hosting another Clown-Core and Nostalgia themed event! We hope you all come out this June and support local queer art!! 🤡 If you have any questions, feel free to dm or email us at [email protected] 🤡 🖼️ Poster designed by co-host @__drama__llama___

All set up and ready for whimsy! #sillycircus #bellinghamartmarket #bellingham

🦌🌷 VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS 🌷🦌 Our final batch of highlights! These are all just sneak peaks at our vendors talnets and wares for our event THIS SATURDAY!! 📍 @karatechurch 519 E Maple St! 🗓️ 4/11 • 11am-5pm ★ Free entry ★ 🍿 $2 Fresh Popcorn Served All Day!! We are so excited for market day! We hope you all don your finest fae garb and come out to see all the hard work our local vendors have put in for this market :o) shop small! and shop w/ love! 🧚‍♀️ BIOS: @onie.elskede "Multimedia trans artist who primarily created linocut prints and patches, up cycled clothing, zines and plushies" @perty.cool "Giving new life to old clothes! I take thrifted or gifted clothing and add a little bit of art to make them fun to wear again! I do a variety of techniques including fabric applique, needlefelting, lino printing, and sublimation printing" @quantum_sewing "I've been making clothes for about 5 years using thrifted materials. Come say hi :) I'm always open to artist trades" @salmonlyster "Sustainability is at the forefront of my physical works, so all my products are made from partially or completely up-cycled materials. I love anything old, anything weird, and anything with a fish on it" @slither_and_scales "multimedia artist who dabbles in a bit of everything from resin to cross stitch to dollhouse miniatures. I tend to go for a dark forest vibe in a lot of my work, but will occasionally branch out" @squigglylinesbyteagan "hand carved designs and printed onto clothes, patches and papers! focusing on giving old or second hand clothing a new life!!" @squishysprouts "Plushie artist, and the caretaker of little forest familiars called Sprouts! Sprouts are sensory friendly plush, that take on all sorts of forms and appearances and are excited to find their people!" @stars.nookandcranny "Mixed media artist, making a little bit of everything in a lot of different medias! I am supper passionate about creating and am excited to be a new vendor!" @strugglebug.shop "Sharing my passion for both creativity and sustainability with other environmentally conscious folks. I turn secondhand materials into bags, purses, knitted goods, art, accessories, and more!"

☁️🌱 VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS 🌱☁️ Another fraction of our wonderful group of local vendors showcasing their talents and wares!! Come out this Saturday to see what they bring!! 📍 @karatechurch 519 E Maple St! 🗓️ 4/11 • 11am-5pm ★ Free entry ★ 🍿 $2 Fresh Popcorn Served All Day!! More glimpses of the delightful talent of this month's Fae🧚‍♀️ Flora🌿 Fauna🦌 event to come out Wednesday :o) !! BIOS: @isagirl23 "I love making things and trying new crafts! Currently I'm into crocheting and painting old buildings <3" @josiejuniperprints "printmaker, painter, and sewist inspired by folk art, animals, and nature! I love to paint landscapes, as well as block print and sew applique on new and vintage clothing, giving clothing and fabric scraps a new life outside of a landfill" @lovergirlleather "LoverGirlLeather is run by a trans leatherworker that handcrafts leather accessories, collars & harnesses for day wear and play! My work is heavily inspired by alt and punk aesthetics with a focus on heavy leather, metal, chain, and spikes" @meatth1ng "I hope to bring a piece of Halloween to people year around with my shop. The specialty is creepy cute colorful stickers and handmade brightly colored bracelets that look like Halloween candy ^___^" @mimillusionary "I create art and merch inspired by everything from nature to my favorite anime. I primarily make digital prints, stickers, and key chains. I have creatures of my own creation called mimics available for adoption!" @mothhbug "Local LGBT business specializing in handmade chain necklaces, whimsical earrings, punk patches, queer art, and upcycled clothing" @mychemicalcrafts "My Chemical Crafts expresses my love for emo music, alternative/punk/diy culture, and mental health awareness. I create original prints of collages from found materials and vintage stamps, watercolor paintings, micron pen still-life sketches, and crocheted mug rugs" @niche.feesh "I am an artist and creative from the Methow Valley, who recently relocated to Bellingham to pursue my interest in ceramic art! I like to think I’m a lad-of-all-trades and I take pride in my variety of skills and interests!"

🌿🧚‍♀️ VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS 🧚‍♀️🌿 We have a fantastic group of local vendors coming out of the woods that will have some delightful finds for you all next Saturday! 📍 @karatechurch 519 E Maple St! 🗓️ 4/11 • 11am-5pm ★ Free entry ★ 🍿 $2 Fresh Popcorn Served All Day!! This is just our first batch of highlights! More glimpses of the wonderful talent of this month's Fae🧚‍♀️ Flora🌿 Fauna🦌 event to come within this week :o) BIOS: @anomalous_sand "I am an acrylic, watercolor, and pen and ink artist who makes colorful ethereal pieces inspired by the natural world. Recently I have been explanding my mediums to get into spell bottle jewelry and printing on shirts!" @artandhappinessbellingham "Art and Happiness Fairies travel far from the Fairy Realm to bring shapeshifting Facepaint, Balloon Animal familiars, and Magical Whimsical Wares! Find us to embellish your Fauna, Flora, and Fae-tastic self!" @bug.girl.trinkets "mixed media artist who specializes in nature-inspired clothing, accessories, and trinkets. she prioritizes sustainability and eco-conscious practices and uses primarily secondhand materials to make quality products without excessive consumption" @coolcatcraftz "I draw, paint, sew, and knit lotsa things that are fun, colorful and heavily inspired by living with anxiety/depression, queer & transness, clowns, furries, and sci-fi/fantasy. I believe in building community through art" @corvidroses "Newer artist to the Bellingham area! I've got lots of crafts under my belt but my favorites in particular are candle making, knitting cute hats and scarves, and making personalized kandi bracelets! I love making fandom themed items and anything fantasy and sci-fi inspired!" @fableandkey "Local illustrator and student at WWU. Much of my art follows themes of history, fantasy, and folklore. I look forward to meeting you!" @grassskullart "Trans/autistic made, hand embroidered and sculpted jewelry as well as upcycled workwear, prints, stickers, and originals with themes around the PNW and the macabre" @happyharpyglass "I’m a vintage collector that loves turning my finds—specifically uranium glass—into fun pieces of jewelry & wearable art!"

🌿 Have you heard the Whisper in the Woods? 🌿 Come join us Saturday April 11th, from 11am-5pm! 📍 Located at the @karatechurch , 519 E Maple St 📍 You're sure to find flora and fauna galore, themed crafts and wares, all made by local artists of our wonderful Bellingham community 🎉 Entry to browse is free, and open to all ages! 🍿😋 We will have Fresh Popcorn being prepared all day ! Bags are pay what you can, $2 recommended 🧺 A gift basket will be raffled off this day as well! 🎟️ All items will be donated art from our vendor list, and the proceeds go towards continuing to run our future events :o) Our goal is to never have our vendors pay fees for an indoor venue 💕 🎟️ tickets will be sold at $2/ea or 5 for $5 🎟️ Excited to see you all there, and we hope to see many donned in their finest fae garb 🧚‍♀️🌿 !! 🖼️ Poster designed by co-host @ollie.bee.art Vendor List: @anomalous_sand @artandhappinessbellingham @bug.girl.trinkets @coolcatcraftz @corvidroses @fableandkey @grassskullart @happyharpyglass @isagirl23 @josiejuniperprints @lovergirlleather @meatth1ng @mimillusionary @mothhbug @mychemicalcrafts @niche.feesh @onie.elskede @perty.cool @quantum_sewing @salmonlyster @slither_and_scales @squigglylinesbyteagan @squishysprouts @stars.nookandcranny @strugglebug.shop

🌱 ~Into the Woods~ 🌱 APPS CLOSED We're now accepting applications for our April 11th, Fae 🧚‍♀️ Flora 🌿 Fauna 🦌, themed Art Market: "Whisperwood" Application link is live in our bio! Applications will close March 1st at 10am! We're so excited to put on another Fae 🧚‍♀️ Flora 🌿 Fauna 🦌 market! We hope to see people dressed up in lots of florals, as a fae, or in a general love of nature vibe 🍀 🌷 If you have any questions, feel free to dm or email us at [email protected] 🌷 🖼️ Post designed by @ollie.bee.art

Valentine's Day at the Circus 🎪💕 11am-5pm!!

💞🧸 VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS 🧸💞 This is our Final batch of vendor highlights :o3 These are all sneak peaks of our vendors talents and wares that will be offered this Saturday, Valentine's Day, at our Love-Core event!! 📍 @karatechurch 📍 519 E Maple St! 🗓️ 2/14 • 11am-5pm ★ Free entry ★ 🍿 $2 Fresh Popcorn Served All Day!! 💌We are so excited for market day!!💌 We hope you all bring your love, a friend, or even make it a date!, to come see all the hard work our local vendors have put in for this market :o)) shop small!! and shop w/ love!! 💕 BIOS: @luc.ky.crafts "Hi! I'm Luc and I'm a disabled artist who enjoys up cycling and no-waste crafts. I mainly make hand linked jewelry from second hand beads, hand-bound sketchbooks and kandi :)" ⋇⊶⊰★⊱⊷⋇ @saltspire_art_apparel "I make vinyl decal printed clothing , as well as jewelry with a y2k and fantasy theme! All of our clothing and jewelry supplies is ethically sourced, and all my handmade designs are available as originals or as prints! " ⋇⊶⊰★⊱⊷⋇ @sweatersandco.byjo "Hi, my name is Jo, I’m a fiber artist and I create crocheted and knit clothing and accessories. I make a variety of things such as sweaters, gloves, and hair clips!" ⋇⊶⊰★⊱⊷⋇ @tinytwist_studios "I make whimsical and weird jewelry and crochet plushies! I love sharing my art so others can experience the joy and whimsy creating gives me!" ⋇⊶⊰★⊱⊷⋇ @to_hold_a_flower "My name is Caroline Sophia Hamel (she/her). I'm a trans woman who writes sweet, hopeful, emotional, and somewhat whimsical character-driven queer stories that I hope can help others the way they've helped me." ⋇⊶⊰★⊱⊷⋇ @vmsmithgifts "Violet Smith (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist. Their favorite mediums include collage, drawing, digital art and making zines. They specialize in incorporating themes of activism, coziness and pop culture into their work."