ABOUT THE AUCTION, ARTWORK and ARTISTS

The works featured in this auction are on 8'x8' panels created by world renowned artists at the Noisy Waters Mural Festival.
Each of these works is painted on MDO plywood and are suitable for indoor and outdoor placement.
70% of the auction proceeds go directly to the artists and the remainder will be used to sponsor next year's mural festival.

This auction will be ongoing through December 31st, providing opportunity for these large paintings to be celebrated through multiple gallery events.

During the weekend of August 18-20, 2023 the artists will gather in Bellingham, WA for a weekend of live painting, spray paint workshops, an interactive kids wall, music, parties and inspiration. You can bid during the auction and vote on your favorite as the paintings come to life along the waterfront. In addition to these 8’x’8’ portable walls, the area will be activated by the Indigeversal Collective Mural and the massive Noisy Waters Mural on the Waypoint Wall.

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

See our performing artists here!

LIVE Painting Hours Schedule:

8/18 - Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

8/19 - Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

8/20 - Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Awards at 2:30 PM on Sunday

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.

Eric Karbeling | Honolulu, Hawaii