Rising Tide: Speaker Series

Paper Whale was born with a speaker series. It was designed to spotlight diverse artists and changemakers, bring the creative community in Bellingham together for discourse through the darker months, spark inspiration for new projects at all scales, and showcase the powerful impacts that the pursuit of passions of all kinds can have.

From glassblowers, dancers, and backcountry skiers to hip-hop musicians, storytellers, and the creators of artist residencies, the Rising Tide series has invited creatives making unique contributions from all over the world to Bellingham to share their insights and sources of inspiration. Each event aims to feature a live artist, sharing their skill and performance in real-time. Let's build this Creative Economy together.