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First Friday Categories: Art

  • Henry Arguinchona acoustic guitar/ Rocky Kerr fine arts paintings

    Solo acoustic guitar of popular and classic pieces. Intimate setting with opportunity to meet and chat with Spokane resident and musician Dr. Henry Arguinchona. Galley display of oil and watercolor... Read more »

  • “Back & Forth” at Terrain Gallery

    Join us for the opening reception of “Back & Forth”, an art show at Terrain Gallery. Artists Jen Erickson and Kate Lund invite viewers to contemplate memory, connection to nature,... Read more »

  • First Friday Face-Off

    Experience live art in real time at First Friday Face-Off, a monthly showdown celebrating Spokane’s local talent. Bringing together featured artists who transform blank canvases into finished masterpieces right before... Read more »

  • First Friday Face-Off

    First Friday Face-Off — THIS Friday! January 9 | 5:00-7:00PM Parkade Plaza We’re kicking off the very first First Friday Face-Off, and you don’t want to miss it. Come watch... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Community Art Gallery

    Start the year with us here at Big City Community Art Gallery (1105 west 1st ave Spokane wa) Artists Sonny and Lisa Moeckel work will bring tears to your ears... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Art Gallery

    Start the year with us here at Big City Art Gallery (1107 west 1st ave Spokane wa) Artist Dylan Lipsker’s work NEVER disappoints!!! Experience the Art in multiple color changing... Read more »

  • RRAFA artists at Indaba

    Elaine Cline, a native American artist has shown her work at the Carl Maxey Center, Terrain 13, Fellow Coworking, Shadle Library, Indaba and YES in the past years. Elaine grew... Read more »

  • First Friday: Photographic works by Keegan Baatz

    The work combines photography, embroidery, and slight collage tendencies to explore the intersections of infrastructure, memory, and identity – particularly the idea of connection in both physical and conceptual terms.... Read more »

  • PPP is pleased to present Juaquetta Holcomb as our Featured Artist in Jan 2026!

    Juaquetta hand spins unique yarn using local wool and alpaca. After washing she dyes and prepares these fibers to spin rustic yarns. She also knits, crochets and weaves garments to... Read more »

  • Second Friday

    Join us for the Second Friday of the New Year on January 9, 2026. Ring In the New Year right with The Gift of Place. What’s better than a “ben”... Read more »

  • The Liberty Gallery presents “An Illustrated Thanksgiving Address” – In Gratitude for the Gifts of the Natural World

    The Thanksgiving Address, also called “Greetings and Thanks to the Natural World”, is an ancient indigenous statement of gratitude for the gifts of the natural world that sustain us all,... Read more »

  • First Friday Face-Off

    Experience live art in real time at First Friday Face-Off, a monthly showdown celebrating Spokane’s local talent. Bringing together featured artists who transform blank canvases into finished masterpieces right before... Read more »

  • Avenue West Gallery

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  • First Friday with Jill McFarlane

    Jill McFarlane is our February First Friday artist. Come and join us at Helix Wines on Friday 2/6 from 4-7pm to enjoy a glass of wine and see Jill’s work.... Read more »

  • Opening Reception for “Symbiosis: The Living Language of the Inland Northwest”

    Join us for the opening reception of “Symbiosis: The Living Language of the Inland Northwest” is an art show that brings together three artists exploring the deep interconnections between humans... Read more »

  • First Friday with Ben True

    Join us at Helix Wines on 1/2 from 4-7pm for First Friday to enjoy some great Washington wine and meet local nature photographer Ben True, and see his beautiful work.... Read more »

  • “her”, a new exhibit of artwork and poetry by Janelle Victoria First Friday Opening Reception

    Please join us on Friday, January 9th, from 5 to 8 PM, for the opening of “her”, a new exhibit of art and poetry by Janelle Victoria. This ephemeral, multi-media... Read more »

  • First Friday @ Barrister Winery

    Featuring artist Patty Murphy & music by Wasted Genius. No Cover Charge | Doors open @ 5pm | Music starts @ 7pm | 21 & Over Only – ID required... Read more »

  • 12th Annual Cup of Joy @Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery

    National Invitational, exhibition and sale of over 200 ceramic cups and over 50 artists. This exhibit features ceramic cups in many forms, colors and treatments, collectable, most often functional and... Read more »

  • First Friday with Deb Sheldon at Helix Wines

    Join us at Helix on Friday 12/5 from 4-7pm for an artist reception with painter and sculper Deb Sheldon. She uses acrylic paint, oil sticks, graphite, various papers and stains... Read more »

  • Ornament and Small Works Show

    Join us on First Friday to meet the artists of the Ornament and Small Works Show while enjoying some hot cocoa and holiday treats. This annual holiday show features hundreds... Read more »

  • ben Gallery First Friday

    Join ben for December 5th First Friday! Stop by to see and hear about his latest inspiration with mixed media material. You’ll find gift giving ideas to make the season... Read more »

  • Soft Machines: Ramon Deslauriers

    Ramon Deslauriers presents a small collection of machine-like drawings that lean towards scifi. The artist will be on hand working on a new piece for attendees to observe process. Join... Read more »

  • “Time Dilation” Opening Reception at Terrain Gallery

    “Time Dilation” is a visual conversation between artists Jon & Lindsey Merrell, shown through individual, and collaboratively layered, works. The phenomenon known as time dilation is a component of the... Read more »

  • FIRST FRIDAY AT BIG CITY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY

    Big City Art brings you Big City Community Art Gallery featuring artists Sonny and Lisa Moeckel. Come see their breathe taking native inspired art as well as collaboration pieces with... Read more »

  • FIRST FRIDAY AT BIG CITY ART GALLERY

    Come experience the magic that is Big City Art Gallery! From fine are to the Place to get your Futton on! (Futtons are fun Buttons) you won’t want to miss... Read more »

  • The Moon’s Mini Masterpiece

    A group show of small works in all media. Local artists come together to create paintings and artisan crafts priced at 100 dollars or less. Visit us on First Friday... Read more »

  • Third Annual Big Works Show

    It’s First Friday time! First Friday is one of the best things about Spokane. We hope you get out and see a bunch of different First Friday shows. There are... Read more »

  • Krampus Art Show

    Join us for a terrifyingly festive art show at Petunia & Loomis and Boo Radley’s. Art from local artists and pictures with our own resident Krampus will be available. This... Read more »

  • RRAFA artists at Indaba

    Held over! The art of Bari….you bought many of her paintings in November, and she’s replaced those with brand new pieces. In addition, you’ll feast your eyes on new offerings... Read more »

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