12 Minutes Max Bellingham

12 Minutes Max Bellingham is a recurring performance showcase designed to feature new and experimental works by local artists.

Format: Artists present original works that are each 12 minutes or less in length. The event is open to a variety of performance genres, including dance, theater, performance art, spoken word, and more.

Purpose: The showcase provides a platform for artists to debut works-in-progress and experimental pieces, giving audiences a first look at new creative projects.

Origins: The 12 Minutes Max format was originally developed by On the Boards in Seattle in 1981 and has since inspired similar events in other cities, including Bellingham.