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creating PLACES WITH PURPOSE.

We transform everyday spaces into meaningful experiences that bring people and communities together. 

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Paper Whale is a placemaking agency that partners with creatives, businesses and civic leaders to create welcoming, people-centered places.

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A New Hub for the Creative Economy

A mixed-use creative space for artists, makers, performers and entrepreneurs is coming soon to Bellingham.

UPCOMING Events
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Rising Tide: Speaker Series

Winter 2027

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Fire & Story Festival

January 28-30, 2027

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Noisy Waters Mural Festival

August 2027

LATEST WORK

Our projects bring people together for memorable experiences that transform places from ordinary to unforgettable.

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Sunset Alley

Public Art

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Immersive Experience Project

Temporary Activation

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Mural Consultation

Public Art

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Noisy Waters Mural Festival

Annual Festival

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Building Community
Starts Here

BIG THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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