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
Weaving Traditions: Sara Bixler Returns to BARN
When Sara Bixler talks about weaving, you're not just hearing from an instructor – you're connecting with a living thread of textile history. After ...Full story »
Holiday Bazaar!
This year's Holiday Bazaar was the best yet, with 70 talented artisans and well over 900 visitors kicking off the holiday season with craft ...Full story »
Renaissance Recipes, Modern Connections: A Culinary Journey in Tuscany
Landscape architect and culinary enthusiast Bob Ross is crafting an intimate journey that marries Renaissance gardens with traditional Tuscan cuisine—and he's inviting just six ...Full story »
Volunteers Serve Up Sides for a Heartwarming Holiday Meal
BARN volunteers spent Tuesday afternoon in the Culinary Arts Studio, chopping, stirring, and preparing an impressive 220 side dishes to bring warmth and nourishment ...Full story »
Writers: Giving Local Writers a Boost with First Annual Collection
In Spring 2025, the BARN's Writers' Studio will publish its first-ever Annual Collection, creating a fresh opportunity for emerging voices in the Pacific Northwest ...Full story »
BARN on Display at Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce
More than a makerspace, BARN is a hub of creativity, craft, and community at 8890 Three Tree Ln NE, on Bainbridge Island. BARN's 25,000-square-foot ...Full story »
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