ABOUT THE AUCTION, ARTWORK and ARTISTS

The works featured in this auction are created by local and world renowned artists at the Noisy Waters Mural Festival as well as Paper Whale activations from this summer, 2026.
Each of these works are painted on MDO plywood and are suitable for indoor and outdoor placement.
100% of the auction proceeds support the Noisy Waters Mural Festival to bring more public art to Bellingham and provide opportunities for artists.

This auction will be ongoing through September 18th, 2026 at 10pm (PDT).

From August 14–16, 2026, artists from near and far will gather in Bellingham, WA for a free, all-ages celebration of art and community at Noisy Waters Mural Festival. The festival features live painting, spray-paint workshops, an interactive kids’ wall, music, and endless inspiration.

Watch murals come to life and bid to take home one of these original artworks during the event. Festival-goers will also cast their votes at our voting booth; the artists with the most votes will earn the opportunity to paint large-scale public murals in Bellingham, leaving a legacy for the community to enjoy for years to come.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this historic event for your home, studio, or business!

Pricing Info:

Bids start at $975

Buy now at $5,500

Buyer pays for deconstruction and shipping (8x8 mural into two pieces). Labor to organize and ship the piece will be cost a rate of $50/hour and shipping & packing fees will be covered completely by the buyer.

Thank you for supporting public art and enriching Bellingham's culture with your purchases and donations.

See our Noisy Artists here!

LIVE Painting Hours Schedule:

8/14 - Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

8/15 - Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

8/16 - Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Awards ceremony at 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 16th

For a more detailed schedule of events, please see here.

Festival Location: The Peter Paulson Stage, adjacent to Trackside Beer Garden at 298 W Laurel Street on Bellingham's Waterfront.

Why "Noisy Waters"? The word “Whatcom” is derived from the Lhaq'temish word Xwot'qom, which translates to “noisy water.” This festival aims to make noise in Bellingham by hosting a confluence of vibrant muralists and artists.

Catie Michel | Denver, CO