Experience live art in real time at First Friday Face-Off, a monthly creative showdown featuring Spokane’s local artists. Artists will create original work during a two-hour event filled with music, energy, and community vibes in the Parkade Plaza Building.
Each month, one artist is selected as the winner and their artwork becomes the official poster for the following First Friday—seen across downtown and online.
Monthly winners advance to a year-end championship during our holiday Brushes & Boughs celebration.
2026 Monthly Themes:
- January: New Year: New You
- February: Love Letters
- March: Women of Spokane History
- April: Celebrate Spring
- May: Power of Purple
- June: Rainbow LGBTQ
- Jul: USA 250th Anniversary
- Aug: Summer Sizzle
- Sep: Back to School / Fall Celebration
- Oct: Spooky Season
- Nov: Light Up the Night
- Dec: Brushes & Boughs / Holiday
Stop by, watch creativity unfold, and help celebrate Spokane’s art scene—one First Friday at a time.
Join the Competition
Apply to the First Friday Face Off! Compete in a live, two-hour art competition during First Friday in downtown Spokane. Selected artists receive a $100 stipend, promotional exposure, and the opportunity to have their artwork featured as the following month’s official First Friday poster. Monthly winners also advance to the Brushes & Boughs Year-End Championship for a chance to be named First Friday Artist of the Year. If you’re ready to create live and connect with the downtown community, we encourage you to apply!
This opportunity is open to both emerging and established artists working in paint.
We’re excited to celebrate Spokane’s creative community and bring live art to the heart of Downtown each month. We hope you’ll apply and be part of this new First Friday experience!