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First Friday Categories: Art

  • The Liberty Gallery presents “Gaia’s Beauty: Metal Visions of Dave Gonzo” in October!

    For the month of October, the Liberty Gallery features the extraordinary craftsmanship and vision of Dave Gonzo in a show titled “Gaia’s Beauty”. This exhibition showcases Dave’s innovative approach to... Read more »

  • Pop Vandali$m @ Big City Art Gallery

    The newest series from the mind of D-Lip “PoP Vandali$m” will be making its debut. This is a show that you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 5 Big... Read more »

  • Works by Anna Reynolds Wallis: Opening Reception

    Entropy is proud to feature Anna Reynolds Wallis’s vibrant textile works. Her focus has been in the fiber arts since 2014. She uses yarn and basic stitches to create what... Read more »

  • First Friday Art Exhibition with Christina Deubel

    Christina Deubel will be joining us for this First Friday with an art exhibition! You’ll have an opportunity to chat with her and she’ll be doing a live demonstration!

  • First Friday @ Uptic Studios with Jon Morse

    Join us for this First Friday event on Friday, October 3rd, from 5:00–8:00 PM, to help kick off Spokane’s October Arts Month. Jon Morse, based in Boise Idaho, is recognized... Read more »

  • First Friday “Entangled Lives”, artwork by Ildikó Kalapács

    D2 is proud to present an exhibit of new work by Spokane artist Ildikó Kalapács. “Entangled Lives” is a deeply personal and moving collection of artwork, including paintings, drawings and... Read more »

  • RIC GENDRON – BOARDING SCHOOL TRIPTYCH

    It’s First Friday time! We hope you get out and see a bunch of different First Friday shows! There are all kinds of venues showing all kinds of artists. There’s... Read more »

  • First Friday Reception for Ron Feller and Amber Stinson

    Please join us on Friday, October 3rd as we feature the wonderful paper art of Ron Feller and beautiful photographic captures of Amber Stinson. Jonathan Nicholson will be on hand... Read more »

  • First Friday @ Barrister Winery

    Featuring Artists Ken Spiering & Deb Sheldon with music and dancing by Stagecoach West! | No Cover Charge | Doors open @ 5pm | Music starts @ 7pm | 21... Read more »

  • Generations in Color Exhibit at Shotgun Studio

    Shotgun Studios proudly presents “Generations in Color,” a powerful new exhibition uniting the art of surrealist painter Roch Fautch and his daughter, Amberle. The show will be on view starting First... Read more »

  • Abstract Works by Shani Marchant

    Nine works on display now through the end of the month. Abstract images that hint at lanscapes in bold colors and deft marks. Join us for First Friday. All are... Read more »

  • Terrain 16: Flagship Event

    Always on the first Friday in October, Terrain is an annual (one-night-only) juried multimedia art and music event celebrating artists in the Spokane region. Featuring new works by HUNDREDS of... Read more »

  • ben Gallery First Friday

    We’re celebrating! Post Street is open to traffic and parking again! Stop by the gallery to see ben’s most recent work! He is using some stunning new paint techniques and... Read more »

  • The Drip Show Wearable Art Exhibition Ft. The Artist Collective Presented by Moeckel Studio and Skeemn Ent.

    The Drip Show – Where art meets the fit. Join us Friday, Sept. 5 | 5–10pm at The Historic Luminaria Building for a night that blends fine art + fashion:... Read more »

  • Wildflowers of the PNW

    Come see our new little exhibit featuring dried flower art of wildflowers from here in the PNW! Also featuring brand new art and jewelry as always for purchase!! 10% off... Read more »

  • First Friday at Soulful Soups and Spirits

    Come view the artwork by husband and wife local artists, Chad Brazill and Robin Chavez Brazill. Chad has been an Art Teacher at Lewis and Clark High School and creates... Read more »

  • September Moon

    The “September Moon” First Friday features the beautifully detailed ceramic work of local artist Ken Scott and the stunning work of visiting ceramic artist Red Burnell. Adorning our walls are... Read more »

  • First Friday “Material Girl” featuring artwork by Kate Powell

    D2 Gallery proudly presents the work of Seattle artist Kate Powell. “Material Girl” is an ode to Kate Powell’s passion for art history, the human drive toward affirmative self-representation, the... Read more »

  • Ephemeral; Here and Gone

    Leela Francis, acrylic mixed media artist’s new work captures nature’s guiding wisdom to pay attention without grasping.

  • “Grounded”

    Heatherann Woods’ debut solo exhibition explores perspective and perception in atmospheric oil paintings by capturing ephemeral light from familiar views in the Spokane region. She invites the viewer to not... Read more »

  • Dot to Dash, Ceramic Invitiational Exhibit of Low to Mid Range Fired Ceramics

    Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery opens Dot to Dash, and invitionational exhibit of surface rich, low to mid range fired ceramics by 5 artists from across the United States. •... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Art Gallery

    Come experience Art like youre in the Big City at Big City Art Gallery. Where pieces evolve and ignite under light. From one of a kind jaw dropping statement pieces... Read more »

  • RRAFA artists at Indaba

    Diane Lindblade’s lovely work stays up through September, and we welcome a new exhibitor, Ann Haseman. You can visit with them and find out more about their art journeys on... Read more »

  • Vanishing Points: New Photographic Work | Josh Hobson | First Friday

    Vanishing Points brings together three distinct bodies of work into intimate dialog, all investigating the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. The series explores environmental transformation, resource extraction,... Read more »

  • PPP Welcomes Ceramic Sculptor Yasuko Mayhew as Sept Guest Artist!

    When Yasuko Mayhew started ceramics 18 years ago, she made an instant connection working with clay that allowed her to express her love and admiration for all types of beautiful... Read more »

  • Rice Fergus Miller First Friday – Featuring the Edwards Family

    We’re excited to open our Spokane office doors once again for First Friday on September 5th from 5–8 PM! This month, we’re showcasing not just one, but three featured artists:... Read more »

  • Spokane Watercolor Society Juried Member Gallery Show

    Celebrate the more than 30 artists participating in the annual Juried Member Show of the Spokane Watercolor Society. Enjoy music by Donna Stallings on violin and Rachel Taylor-Geier on flute.

  • Vanishing Points: New Photographic Work | Josh Hobson | Sept 5th – Sept 27th

    Vanishing Points brings together three distinct bodies of work into intimate dialog, all investigating the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. The series explores environmental transformation, resource extraction,... Read more »

  • First Friday with Leela Francis at Helix Wines

    Join us at Helix Wines on Friday 9/5 from 4-7pm for First Friday with local acrylic mixed media artist Leela Francis. She will be featuring her new work titled Ephemeral.... Read more »

  • River Ridge Association of Fine Arts at the Liberty Gallery in September

    In the show titled “Going Wild”, RRAFA artists are challenged to pass up the peaceful and quiet landscapes or still lifes and add action and unusual ideas to their art.... Read more »

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