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First Friday Categories: Art

  • Steez’s First Art Show, Steven McCracken

    Painting has always been my way of processing intense thoughts and emotions. In dealing with mental illness, painting has been invaluable. Now, by sharing these works I hope they can... Read more »

  • Living Laboratory of Art & Ecology

    LIVING LABORATORY OF ART & ECOLOGY TERRAIN GALLERY | JULY 1-30 2022 opening reception: July 1st, 5pm-7pm artist talk: July 28th, 6pm-7pm location: 628 N Monroe Street| Spokane, Washington |... Read more »

  • Spokane Artist Mary Pat Kanaley @ The Liberty Gallery ~ July 2022!

    Mary Pat Kanaley is the co-recipient of a 2021 Spokane Arts Grant Award (SAGA) for the upcoming picture book “Ponies In The Park” with author Mary Louise Carpenter. Mary Pat... Read more »

  • Two Winey Bitches Winery Presents Up & Coming Local Artist Adam Blalock

    Two Winey Bitches Winery is proud to present the beautiful art work of a wonderful NEW Local artist Adam Blalock. His art ranges from classic oils reminiscent of the dutch... Read more »

  • Spokane Artist Kay West @ Pottery Place Plus … July 2022!

    The theme of the mixed media that Kay West will be displaying as the Guest Artist at PPP is a result of her thoughts concerning increased global warming, and how... Read more »

  • Stan Miller Painting Exhibition / Barrister Winery

    Stan Miller is an internationally recognized artist from Spokane. An award winner and signature member of the American Watercolor Society. There will be 60 paintings, watercolor and egg tempera on... Read more »

  • Julia Emory at Craftsman Cellars

    Artist, Julia Emory, grew up here in eastern Washington before going to Stanford University for a B.A. in Human Biology and a B.A. in Art Practice. She is currently a... Read more »

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    Extreme3 presence art by Gail Davis

  • Saranac Art Projects presents Inadequate Visions – Opening Reception

    Inadequate Visions – new works by Mariah Boyle & Bradd Skubina. Friday, July 1 – Saturday, July 30, 2022 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 1, 5-8pm The gallery is open to... Read more »

  • Ian Kelley @ Liberty Ciderworks

    Join local artist Ian Kelley and Liberty Ciderworks for an evening of cider sipping and art perusing. Friday, July 1st, 4-9 PM Ian’s work will be displayed at Liberty Ciderworks... Read more »

  • July Featured Artist Legendary Painter Alfredo Arreguín

    Our Superstar Summer continues with new work by Legendary Painter Alfredo Arreguin! Alfredo has won award after award after award. Did you hear about his latest accomplishment? The Seattle Art... Read more »

  • Jubilee

    Jan Schnurr, mixed media “I have returned to a childlike expressive manor of art. In my new series titled, “Jubilee”, is very free-spirited, playful, care free method of creating, exploring... Read more »

  • First Friday Artist Reception for Kay Lohdal and Trina Snediker

    We are excited to feature the wonderful paintings by artist Kay Lohdal that are done with coffee as her primary medium. She will do a demonstration using coffee to paint... Read more »

  • Before Us There Was You

    Show Statement: Before Us There Was You: Honoring the Flora and Fauna of Earth’s Forests is a group show of work by women and non-binary artists. Our main interest in... Read more »

  • Symons Block Collaboration

    Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Symons Block building for a collaborative display from a number of local artists. Vytal Movement Dance will also be performing LIVE in... Read more »

  • Artist Heather Berndt Featured for June First Friday at Helix Tasting Room

    Heather Berndt is a Spokane artist and spiritual director who has a passion for inspiring others to explore the divine through creativity and soulful living. In her creative practice, Heather... Read more »

  • Home with Vytal Movement

    Join Vytal for First Fridays drop-in from 5:00-7:00pm in our downtown studio. Vytal dancers will present various dances, paintings, photography, and books and possibly some new music. Artistic Director Vincas... Read more »

  • Remembrance

    REMEMBRANCE – Honoring the late artist and beloved art teacher and mentor, Dick Ibach. Prior to his untimely death, he was scheduled to show at the New Moon Art Gallery.... Read more »

  • Locust Cider Presenting Erin Williams

    Erin Williams Spokane Queer Art Walk June 3rd 5pm-8pm

  • Dean Davis Studio Featuring Matt Schwenk

    Matt Schwenk Spokane Queer Art Walk June 3rd 5pm-8pm

  • First Avenue Coffee

    We are excited be apart of the Spokane Arts Queer Art Walk this Friday, the 3rd! This year, we will be featuring Kaylie Pickup’s work! Join us Friday from 4PM-8PM!... Read more »

  • “30 Years of History” Yes Is a Feeling & Odyssey Youth Center

    Yes is a Feeling studio, presenting a show in partnership with Odyssey Youth Center. The exhibit showcases photos from Odyssey’s “30 Years of History” campaign, featuring LGBTQ+ members of the... Read more »

  • Alec Logan Smith at Kolva Sullivan Gallery

    Join us on Friday June 3rd to celebrate the opening of Some Pig: a solo exhibition by artist Alec Logan Smith at Kolva Sullivan Gallery. 115 N Adams St, Downtown... Read more »

  • Common Language Brewing Co. Presenting Kaylie Pickup

    Common Language Brewing Co is proud to participate as a venue with the Queer art walk on Friday June 3rd 5-8pm as a warm and inclusive space for anyone wanting... Read more »

  • Chase Gallery First Friday: Queer Art Walk

    Spokane’s third annual Queer Art Walk begins Friday, June 3, 2022, coinciding with June’s First Friday. Participating Queer Art Walk venues include The Chase Gallery at Spokane’s City Hall, Trackside... Read more »

  • Blake Liliane Hellman at Craftsman Cellars

    Blake Liliane Hellman is a Spokane-based abstract painter. She recently moved to Spokane from Seattle and is grateful to be involved in the vibrant art community here. She has studied... Read more »

  • “Float On” J.Casey Doyle @ Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery

    In conjunction with the city of Spokane’s annual Queer Art Walk, Trackside Studio is pleased to feature the sculptural works of J.Casey Doyle. Titled “Float On”, Casey’s exhibit of sculptural... Read more »

  • Art & Poetry at the Liberty Gallery ~ June 3rd-26th!

    “In the Neighborhood” is the first in a series of summer shows at the Liberty Gallery celebrating the Spokane community through poetry & art. “This is a Spokane Arts project... Read more »

  • Artists Yasuko Mayhew & Diane Kinney @ Pottery Place Plus, June 2022!

    Yasuko Mayhew made an instant connection when she began working with clay 16 years ago, and ever since has had so much fun creating different types of beautiful creatures. It... Read more »

  • Saranac Art Projects presents Josh Hobson & Silly Heart art collective – Opening Reception

    Friday, June 3 – Saturday, June 25, 2022 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 3, 5-8pm ARTIST TALK: Saturday, June 25, 4-5pm The gallery is open to the public: Fridays, 12-8pm, &... Read more »

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