Media Resources
Find useful resources below, including BARN’s fact sheet and logos, plus downloadable images.
Press Contact
Jenn Hemmingsen
Marketing Communications Coordinator
jennh@bainbridgebarn.org
206-842-4475 ext. 221

Our Vision
BARN envisions a world where people recognize and value their own creativity and their capacity to contribute to their communities.
Our Mission
To grow and inspire a creative community through craft, learning and service.
At a Glance
BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) is a non-profit organization formed in 2012 to build and operate a hands-on center for craft and invention on Bainbridge Island, WA. Originally operated out of a temporary 2,500 square foot facility on Bainbridge Island, BARN opened its 25,000 square foot facility featuring ten well-equipped artisan studios in June 2017.
BARN includes artisan studios focused on the following disciplines:
- Culinary Arts
- Fiber Arts
- Glass Arts
- Jewelry & Fine Metals
- Media Arts
- Metal Fabrication
- Print & Book Arts
- Tech Lab
- Woodworking & Small Boat Building
- Writers

In the News
BARN Partners with Rambler Arts for SoundWave Scholarship Program
BARN is excited to partner with Rambler Arts to offer the SoundWave Scholarship. This youth scholarship program pairs passionate young musicians with accomplished professionals ...Full story »
Drawing & Painting: Urban Sketchers at BIMA
Don't miss the exhibition of work from Bainbridge Island Urban Sketchers at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art through June 22. Several BARN artisans are ...Full story »
Wood: A Second Act for Heritage Tree
When a century-old oak tree outside the Bainbridge History Museum began to fail beyond repair, city officials asked BARN woodworkers for their help. Rather than letting ...Full story »
Member Spotlight: Olga and Whitney Walker
Welcome to our new regular feature where we shine a light on the talented members of BARN's fiber arts community! This month, we’re featuring ...Full story »
Fix-It Fair: Reviving Items and Building Community
This past Saturday, BARN was buzzing with activity as we hosted our first-ever Fix-It Fair, bringing together skilled volunteers and community members in the ...Full story »
Writers: Happily Ever After, Indeed!
We're thrilled to report that our "Happily Ever After" event was a spectacular success! With over 60 people in attendance, the room was buzzing ...Full story »
Fiber: Natural Dyeing and Traditional Hand Stitching with Judilee Fitzhugh
This May, we're thrilled to welcome textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to BARN for two special workshops that showcase her expertise in natural dyeing ...Full story »
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