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First Friday Routes: First Friday Only

  • “The Weight of Absence”, artwork by Brooklyn based artist Justin Ellis First Friday Opening Reception

    Brooklyn based mixed-media artist Justin Ellis presents his new exhibit “The Weight of Absence” at D2 Gallery this March. Reflecting on his childhood growing up in Charlotte, NC, Ellis’ dynamic... Read more »

  • First Friday Reception for Don Monroe & Pat Schilling

    Please join us on First Friday, March 6, 2026, from 3 – 7 pm for a reception for multidisciplinary artist and craftsman, Don Monroe, and regional and national photographer, Pat... Read more »

  • Emerging: 2026

    Emerging: 2026 at Chrysalis Gallery features work by more than 20 artists.

  • “Sacred Stories” Opening Reception at Terrain Gallery

    “Sacred Stories” brings together artists Uziel Gonzalez and Sarah Windisch in a shared exploration of identity, heritage, and the humanity woven through cultural expression. Through woodblock and screenprint portraits, Gonzalez... Read more »

  • The Vow Room Spring Reveal Party

    The Vow Room Spokane welcomes you to our spring decor reveal party on the First Friday in March, 2026. Live music by Lucas Brookbank Brown Live art Signature Vow Room... Read more »

  • RENOWNED SCULPTOR – HAIYING WU

    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 »

  • First Friday at 1910 Lounge

    Join us for First Friday at the Spokane Club featuring the captivating artwork of Carly Ellis and live music by Frank Sinclair! Spokane-based artist Carly Ellis, a BFA graduate from... Read more »

  • Preview Exhibition: Spring 2026 33 Artists Market

    The Spokane Art School is partnering with the 33 Artists Market to present its first-ever Preview Exhibition, opening the 2026 exhibition season. Modeled after preview shows such as the Little... Read more »

  • First Friday: On Foot, Works by Hannah Bottino

    On Foot is an exhibition of paintings created from observations made while walking through Spokane. Walking is not only my primary form of transportation, but also a central part of... Read more »

  • Wine & Story Pairing at Jupiter’s Eye

    Join us for an evening of wine and stories, the perfect pre-Valentines date night or First Friday pitstop. We’re pairing a mulled wine with two brand new original short stories... Read more »

  • Big City Cimmunity Art Gallery February 1st Friday

    Join us at Big City Community Art Gallery February 6th from 5-8pm Resident Artists Sonny and Lisa Moeckel are the Featured artists. From capturing emotion to creating room warming beautiful... Read more »

  • Big City Art Gallery February 1st Friday

    Join us at Big City Art Gallery for a evening of Art that is sure to make you Feel ✨️ Artist Dylan Lipskers stunning one of a kind glass/acrylic pieces... Read more »

  • February First Friday

    We are honored to have Devon Wade back at Bistango! Join us for amazing music, delicious eats, spectacular cocktails and Spokanes best lounge experience.

  • Liberty Gallery presents “From Stardust” – Dreamscapes of the Universe by Kelsea Rothaus

    Kelsea Rothaus is a self-taught artist based in Spokane. Her work explores themes of the human condition and the interconnectedness of the universe. Using primarily ink and water to embrace... Read more »

  • PPP Welcomes Sheri Medford as our Feb Visiting Artist!

    Sheri Medford’s creative process shifts between portrait & figurative painting, and designing “soft sculpture” animals. Primarily a mixed-media artist she is fascinated by the human form and tries to capture... Read more »

  • First Friday Reception for Addie Yager & Mariesa Lenz

    Join us on Friday, February 6th, between the hours of 3 – 7 pm. Meet our featured artists for the month of February. Addie is a self-taught artist who now... 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 »

  • 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 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 »

  • 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 »

  • I Believe Spokane Holiday Market – Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

    A one-month Christmas experience transforming River Park Square into a festive holiday market filled with antiques, collectibles, home décor, gifts, and nostalgic Christmas magic. Opening day includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony,... 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 »

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