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First Friday Routes: First Friday Only

  • “Body of Work” Opening Reception at Terrain Gallery

    Body of Work is a collaborative exhibition by tattoo artists Sarah Mortier and Christina Villagomez that reimagines the traditional canvas of tattooing—the human body—through sculptural and object-based forms. By “tattooing”... Read more »

  • “Body of Work” at Terrain Gallery

    Body of Work is a collaborative exhibition by tattoo artists Sarah Mortier and Christina Villagomez that reimagines the traditional canvas of tattooing—the human body—through sculptural and object-based forms. By “tattooing”... Read more »

  • ben Gallery First Friday

    On view at ben Gallery, 1 N. Post Street in downtown Spokane, WA 99201. ben joyce celebrates “Firenze”. A piece he created to allow the GIF alumni to travel back... Read more »

  • John Thamm The World Observed from the Ground Up

    A collection of paintings by artist John Thamm that include the series, “Souls on the Street” illustrating the those living on the street along W Sprague; Scenic oils of Peaceful... Read more »

  • Alex Egner – “Menagerie” – at Risograph Residency of Spokane

    Political commentary meets barnyard animals in this Riso Residency of Spokane exhibition. Alex Egner brings his Menagerie project to life with new illustrations exploring rage, greed, and ambition through deadpan humor and... Read more »

  • Coasters Benefit: Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery

    November 7 & 8, 7th Annual Coasters Benefit. First Friday, 5 – 8 pm and Saturday, noon to 4 pm. This annual benefit has raised over $6000 in donations, $10... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Community Art Gallery

    Big City Art is pround to announce the opening of Big City Community Art Gallery (located at 1105 west 1st ave. Spokane wa.) Featuring resident Artists Sonny & Lisa Moeckel!... Read more »

  • RRAFA artists at Indaba

    You’re in for a treat this month. Two award-winning artists on display: T. Kurtz’s beautiful landscapes, skyscapes, and seascapes, and watercolor artist Bari’s lovely watercolors. Meet and talk with the... Read more »

  • First Friday at Big City Art Gallery

    Come see the magic that is Big City Art. 1107 west 1st ave Spokane wa 99201 Doors open at 5 and goes until 8sih

  • Ceramics, Community, and Conversation

    Stop by for ceramics and paintings handmade by Suzanne Ostersmith and stay for community and conversation.. Great gifts and items to brighten your winter world.

  • This Nov the Liberty Gallery presents paintings by Katie Frey in a show titled “Water and Woodland”

    Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and... Read more »

  • GENDRON – INDIAN 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 »

  • Nov F Friday with Chris Ward.

    We are delighted to have Chris on our stage. Chris has toured and shared a stage with many country artists over the years such as The Charlie Daniels band, Clay... Read more »

  • Frist Friday at Maryhill Winery Spokane

    Join us at Maryhill Winery Spokane for our First Friday celebration of local arts and culture! We’re featuring a talented local artist in our Premium Club Lounge, with their work... Read more »

  • Yuletide Holiday Marketplace

    Yuletide is the Spokane Art School’s festive, indoor holiday art and fine craft event. This popular annual event features original, handcrafted works from local and regional artists. Enjoy this opportunity... Read more »

  • Martina B. Rivers Book Launch Event

    Join Spokane author Martina B. Rivers at Jupiter’s Eye Book Cafe in downtown Spokane to celebrate the release of her debut heist fantasy novel “The Treasures of the Clan.” Buy... Read more »

  • First Friday @ Barrister Winery

    First Friday featuring M.A.D. Co Lab Studios artists with music by Stagecoach West | No Cover Charge | Doors open @ 5pm | Music starts @ 7pm | 21 &... Read more »

  • FIne Arts and Acoustic Guitar

    Oil and watercolor aintings by artists Karlene Arguinchona and Rocky Kerr with Aucoustic Guitar music by Henry Arguinchona. Rocky will be available to discuss his and Karlenes art works, while... Read more »

  • ben Gallery First Friday

    It’s here! Stop by to view the new “Gonzaga in Florence” release! Artist ben joyce (gif 98-99) presents “Firenze”. A piece he created to allow the GIF alumni to travel... Read more »

  • October First Friday

    Live music by Kosh, HH 3-6, new fall EATS menu, Spokane’s (literally) best cocktails, and best guest and lounge experience 20 years running!!! Join us and celebrate fall.

  • RRAFA artists at Indaba

    T Kurtz adds her pastels to the walls at Indaba in October. Ann Haseman’s abstracts are still up and available, as well. Stop by on the 3rd or anytime the... Read more »

  • First Friday at the Spokane Club

    Experience First Friday in the 1910 Lounge with Lisa Brown’s stunning botanical collection! Celebrate art as local guitarist Dr. Paul Grove sets the mood. Join us for an evening of... Read more »

  • First Friday with RL Montgomery

    Join us at Helix Wines on First Friday to enjoy some great wine and see the artwork of LR Montgomery. He creates original oil, impressionistic landscape paintings of places people... Read more »

  • Pottery Place Plus features Painter Autumn Cole in October!

    Pottery Place Plus presents painter Autumn Cole as our Guest Artist for the month of October. Autumn specializes in black and white acrylic realism paintings of local places, along with... Read more »

  • The Dark Side of the Moon

    This First Friday art opening features 70+ local, and well known artists showcasing artwork that encompasses all mediums. Help us usher in Autumn and the start of a new season.... 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 »

  • 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 »

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