at BAM starting in 2010. BAM appointed Benedict Heywood the executive director on September 18, 2017. Heywood left the organization in March 2021, and Leigh Ann More was appointed as interim executive director in April 2021. In February 2022, E. Michael Whittington was named the Museum's executive director. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bellevue Arts Museum provided over 7,000 arts and crafts kits to children and community members to use at home. References External links Bellevue Arts Museum Buildings and structures in Bellevue, Washington Art museums and galleries in Washington (state) Contemporary crafts museums in the United States Museums in King County, Washington Art museums established in 1947 1947 establishments in Washington (state) Steven Holl buildings