Enriching the lives of children through the exploration of the arts
Welcome To BAAY!
Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization that offers quality instruction in theatre, choir, dance, music, and visual arts for students in pre-k through high school. The mission of BAAY is to enrich children’s lives through the exploration of the arts.
BAAY serves over 1500 children annually at our downtown campus and in the schools throughout Whatcom County. Through our programs, we create community, and teach children confidence, character, and creativity.
Thank you for voting for BAAY as the Gold winner of Best Childcare / After-School Program in Best of the Northwest 2022 and Best Summer Camp in Cascades Best 2024!
Upcoming Performances
Much Ado About Nothing — July 11 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM at Boulevard Park
LarraBAAY Showcase — July 10, 11, 24, 25 at 5:00 PM at Larrabee State Park
Head Over Heels — August 14-16 & 21-23 at New Prospect Theatre
See more information about upcoming shows on our Tickets page.
At BAAY, we believe in accessible arts education for all. Every student who auditions for a production will receive a part (see our casting policy in the FAQ on this page), and we offer financial aid (see here). You can join in this work – give a gift today and help a local child access the arts!
Major funding is provided by
Upcoming Campus Programs
Ages 4-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-11
Ages 12-14
Ages 15-17*
*18 if recent high school grad
Thank you Sponsors!
BAAY is grateful to be supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
BAAY is deeply thankful for support from our monthly Encore donors, from local businesses, and from generous individuals in our community. Please visit our Supporters page where we recognize those who help keep the lights on and keep us serving children.