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First Friday Routes: First Friday Only

  • Artist Reception for Bailey Miller & Michael Edwards

    We are proud to feature the wonderful art of adventure painter, Bailey Miller, and pen & ink artist, Michael Edwards in the month of July. Join us for a reception... Read more »

  • Faculty and Student Show

    The Spokane Art School has a long history of offering art instruction by some of Spokane’s most talented artists. See works by Karen Mobley, Gwyn Pevonka, Tom Quinn, Nan Drye,... Read more »

  • “Natural Focus” – Eight Local Photographers Share Their Photo Images of Our Natural World

    The Liberty Gallery’s first group photography show puts the focus on the natural world in and around the Pacific Northwest. The viewpoints range from incredibly closeup detail to wide and... Read more »

  • ANGEL LUNA – ARIZONA CERAMICIST & PROFESSOR

    DSP FF It’s First Friday time! And we’re bringing you a NEW ARTIST who you’ve NEVER SEEN. First Friday is one of the best things about Spokane. We hope you... Read more »

  • Second Friday at Helix Wines with Amalia Fisch

    Join us on Friday, July 11 from 4-7pm for an artist reception with Amalia Fisch. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Amalia attended Cornish College of Arts and the University of... Read more »

  • First Friday at Humble Abode Brewing!

    Join us June 6th as we celebrate the art of music with Kat Higgins performing and the art of BEER!!

  • Nature’s Dance

    Join the gallery on First Friday, June 6th, in welcoming our fabulous featured artists, Jenene Grande and Kelsea Rothaus. Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

  • Moeckel Studio’s June First Friday and Art Auction with the Artist Collective

    Join us for a night of creativity and community at our First Friday Art Show on June 6, from 6–8:30 PM! This special evening will feature our “Artist Collective” Fundraiser,... Read more »

  • Navigating Currents: Textile Works by Margaret Mount

    I am a social worker and teacher by profession and artist the rest of the time. I identify as queer. I predominately make quilts that I hand stitch from recycled... Read more »

  • LGBT+ and Woman’s Artist Gallery

    Come to Black Bee Tattoos, Spokane’s only Trans owned tattoo shop! We will be hosting a small gallery featuring local LGBT+ and Women artists! This means prints, stickers, jewelry, and... Read more »

  • Melange- Leela Francis June Featured Artist

    I am showing a mix of Abstracts and Landscapes, drawing from the past few years exploring color, composition and mixed media.

  • In Print, Out of Print | Thom Caraway, Kat Smith | First Friday

    How reliable is text? When a book no longer serves its intended function, how can it continue to contain ideas? Does knowledge exist? Do we construct it, or the other... Read more »

  • Portraits from Within: 4 Emerging Spokane Artists

    Join us for an artists reception and live music. Artists Emily Flynn-Delay, Carly Ellis, Lily Henderson and Elsa Oxford. While employing different mediums and a wide range of viewpoints, all... Read more »

  • First Friday

    Dive into the summer season at ben Gallery on Post Street for First Friday. ben’s creative ideas are constantly evolving. The pool series adds another dimension to this artist’s body... Read more »

  • First Friday with Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour

    The Little Spokane River studio artists share their creative visions through a variety of mediums: painting including oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, and resin; sculpture; clay and pottery; jewelry; glass, wood;... Read more »

  • Artist Bernadette Beeman & Photographer Charles Ayars at PPP in June!

    Watercolor, pencil & acrylic artist Bernadette Beeman grew up in North Idaho, and has been sharpening her hyper-realism pieces after studying with talented teachers through the years ~ in college... Read more »

  • David Wang: Spokane scenes, oil pastels & pencil

    Impressionistic oil pastel and pencil drawings of iconic Spokane scenes by David Wang, emeritus professor of architecture at Washington State University. Coordinated with June 6 grand opening of Liberty cider’s... Read more »

  • “Many” Ceramic Art by J.Casey Doyle

    Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery will feature “Many”, sculptural and functional work by J. Casey Doyle. Doyle is a professor of Art and Design at the University of Idaho. June... Read more »

  • “Past is Present” Event

    June First Friday kicks off the second month of D2’s inaugural artist James Dhillon. We will be showing new pieces of Jame’s evocative artwork in this show, and it will... Read more »

  • RRAFA Artists at Indaba Coffee on Riverside

    Arlie Benegar and Chris Knowlden will greet you June 6 from 4-6. Their art will remain up the entire month of June. Stop in when you have 15-20 minutes. Enjoy... Read more »

  • First Friday Reception for Sonny & Lisa Moeckel

    Avenue West Gallery will be hosting a reception for artists Sonny and Lisa Moeckel on Friday, June 6, 2020 from 3 – 7 pm. We are located at 907 W.... Read more »

  • FRANK MUNNS – REGIONAL RENAISSANCE MANN

    It’s First Friday time! And we’re bringing back an old favorite that you haven’t seen in years. First Friday is one of the best things about Spokane. We hope you... Read more »

  • FIRST FRIDAY AT BUFFALO EXCHANGE

    Stop by Buffalo Exchange Spokane, located at 407 W Main for First Friday on June 6 from 5-8pm. Pick up a sweet canvas tote when you spend $75 or more,... Read more »

  • First Friday – Art on 2nd

    A pop up 1st Friday event featuring three local artists, Talena Carter, Deborah Sinclair and Dawn Hatchett. There will be live music too! come on down and see us!

  • Dream Studio First Friday!

    Explore the various works of different local artists displayed on their own easels. Be sure to put Dream Studio on your list of First Friday events to attend! A few... Read more »

  • Sip & Shop First Friday Artwalk

    Announce FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK this Friday, May 2nd, at SAUVAGE ZSA™ Sip & Shop featuring remarkable poetry, fine art, metalsmithing, and penmanship that speaks to the courageous human spirit!... Read more »

  • First Friday Art Walk

    You are invited to First Friday Art Walk at Symons Block Building!! Debut Night (Duration: All Month Long) Featuring Visual Artist: FIA TART “I paint primarily colorful formalist works that... Read more »

  • Spokane Public Schools Jazz and Orchestra Performance at River Park Square

    Celebrate First Friday at River Park Square and join us for a special performance featuring jazz and orchestra ensembles from Salk Middle School, Rogers High School, and Shadle Park High... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Art Gallery

    First Friday at Big City Art Gallery Come see what the Buzz is all about! One of a kind, must see in person pieces from Artist Dylan Lipsker “Dlip” Live... Read more »

  • ben Gallery First Friday

    Join us for First Friday! The Gonzaga “Spike” Paper Edition is available at the gallery along with the Gonzaga “Bulldog” Edition, “Zag” Edition and the “1887”! Stop by to view... Read more »

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