One of the Eastside's Oldest and Respected Art Galleries
The Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery is a small and intimate space located in center of Bellevue Washington's dynamic shopping district at Bellevue Place which is just adjacent to one of the west coast's premiere shopping malls, Bellevue Square. The gallery is easy to find and is surrounded by first class restaurants, specialty retailers and a five star hotel with an abundance of free parking.
The Gallery first opened in 1990 in the trendy lakeside arts community of Kirkland as a venue for regional painters and printmakers and has become one of the Eastside's oldest galleries. In late 2008, after 18 years in Kirkland, the gallery moved five miles down the road to its swanky and exclusive new location in Bellevue.
With an emphasis on whimsical and expressionist work, local patrons frequently choose the Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery as the Eastside’s favorite gallery.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Serving Art Collectors since 1985
What is your primary product or service?
Paintings, Original Prints, Sculpture, Glass
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Gunnar Nordstrom had graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Fine Arts and Education. After two years of teaching, he spent the next 3 years with the Kenneth Behm Gallery located at Bellevue Square as director. Learning the art business in a fast paced, highly merchandised gallery, it didn’t take long before defining a direction and moving on to open an office and showroom of his own.
The first location was on Lake Bellevue in a lovely office suite with a small showroom. It was here that the educational emphasis of his philosophy was born. During the next 5 years, Gunnar Nordstrom drew upon his teaching experience and love of art to educate his clients on a variety of subjects associated with the art world. Using case shows and outside dealers in a controlled environment, he regularly held formal presentations of artwork that were overwhelmingly appreciated and successful. During these case shows, collectors where educated on the variety of mediums, styles and accessibility of collectable art. Many of the dealers that Gunnar aligned himself with for these shows were also of the same integrity as he and offered a wonderful selection of international artwork at good values that weren’t readily available in Seattle galleries.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Longevity often has experience that other businesses in the same industry can't offer.
We are community minded, forward moving with honest business practices that serves a variety of collectors in the NW and Nation wide.
As an art dealer for over a quarter century, I have been dedicated to helping clients realize and meet their art collecting goals and at the same time, encouraging and shaping young artist’s careers. I strive to educate every new collector by assisting them in developing their own aesthetic sensibilities and identifying personal direction of artistic interests. During these past 25 years, I have built a reputation of integrity and have always been driven to offer works of art that have authenticity, good value and aesthetic appeal. It is of great importance to me to see my clients happy and fulfilled with each purchase and I encourage every collector to utilize my resources in making the correct decision for their collection.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts was established in 1985 in a small office and showroom in Bellevue as a resource for collectors looking to purchase original prints by International artists such as Chagall, Miro, Motherwell, and Warhol from a competent and honest art dealer in the Pacific Northwest.
The Gallery then moved in 1990 to the trendy lakeside arts community of Kirkland as a venue for regional painters and printmakers and has become one of the Eastside's oldest galleries. In late 2008, after 18 years in Kirkland, the gallery moved five miles down the road to its swanky and exclusive new location back in Bellevue. There is not expansion plans at this time.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Northeast and across the street from Bellevue Square at NE 8th and Bellevue Way.
What type of payments do you accept?
All types of Payments are accepted.
Which areas do you service?
World Wide
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Gunnar Nordstrom
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"You've enhanced our life with the art we've collected from your gallery"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Buy Art...It will make you feel better"