Four new artist-designed crosswalks are adding color to Bellevue’s streets, giving visitors another way to encounter public art while exploring the city. Installed in summer 2026, the Creative Crosswalks feature designs by Pacific Northwest artists Nikita Ares and Kenji Stoll.

For visitors planning a Bellevue weekend, the artwork adds a new stop to an outing built around public art, shopping and dining. The downtown installation at 106th Avenue NE and NE 10th Street offers a starting point for discovering more of the city’s creative side.

Where to Find Bellevue’s Creative Crosswalks

One crosswalk at each of the following intersections features an artistic design:

  • Downtown Bellevue: 106th Avenue NE and NE 10th Street
  • 124th Avenue NE and NE 8th Street
  • 132nd Avenue NE and Bel-Red Road
  • 164th Avenue NE and NE 24th Street

The installations are spread across Bellevue, so visitors can choose a location that fits their plans or explore them during separate neighborhood outings.

Meet the Artists Behind the Designs

Nikita Ares and Kenji Stoll each created two designs for the project, bringing distinct artistic perspectives to everyday public spaces.

Ares works in abstract painting and drawing, exploring movement, energy and emotion. Originally from the Philippines, she earned her fine arts degree from Cornish College of the Arts. Her practice includes studio paintings, public murals and community workshops.

Stoll is a Tacoma-based artist whose background spans design, graffiti, murals and community-based public art. His work incorporates layered patterns, natural imagery and motifs informed by his Japanese American heritage and Japanese art.

Explore More Public Art in Bellevue

The new crosswalks join a public art landscape that visitors can explore throughout their stay. Visit Bellevue’s Downtown Public Art Walk provides a guide to discovering artwork in the city, while its self-guided walking tour connects art with local history and cultural spaces.

Start with the downtown crosswalk, then choose additional stops from the walking guides. Pair an afternoon of discovery with shopping and dinner, and leave time the next morning to explore another part of Bellevue.

For hotel teams and visitor-facing businesses, the installations offer a new recommendation for guests seeking outdoor art and self-guided experiences. Sharing the crosswalk locations alongside Bellevue’s walking guides can help guests build an outing around their interests.

A City Pilot Combining Art and Evaluation

Creative Crosswalks is a partnership between the City of Bellevue’s Transportation and Community Development departments. Funding comes from a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and the city’s Arts and Culture program.

The city will evaluate the installations during 2026–2027, studying safety, maintenance and community response. Visitors who have walked, rolled or driven through the intersections can share their observations through the city’s five-minute survey, open through November 30, 2026.

Learn more about the Creative Crosswalks and share feedback.