Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization that offers quality instruction in theater, choir, dance, music, and visual arts to ages 5-17. The mission of BAAY is to enrich children’s lives through the exploration of the arts.
BAAY enrolls over 1500 children annually in our campus theatre, and in EduArts after-school enrichment classes in elementary schools throughout Whatcom County. Through our programs, we create community, and teach children confidence, character and creativity.
BAAY is committed to serving all children in our community. We believe that the arts are a basic and essential component of all children’s education. As part of our work toward equity, we never turn a child away for financial reasons. BAAY provides over $65,000 per year in tuition waivers to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.