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 your eyes during a two-hour, high-energy experience.
Featuring:
- Food Trucks
- Live DJ
- Artist Vendors
- Featured Monthly Nonprofit
- Beer and Wine (Starting February)
At the end of the night, one artist is selected as the monthly winner — and their artwork becomes the official promotional poster for the following month’s First Friday, displayed throughout downtown and across digital platforms. Monthly winners advance to a year-end championship during our holiday Brushes & Boughs celebration, where one artist will be crowned First Friday Artist of the Year.
Come for the creativity, stay for the vibe, and be part of an experience that brings Spokane’s art scene to life — one First Friday at a time.
The First Friday Face Off is supported through grant dollars provided by the City of Spokane’s Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant, which invests in new events that encourage tourism and enrich the cultural environment of Spokane.
2026 First Friday Face-Off Dates & Themes
- January 9: New Year — New You
- February 6: Love Letters
- March 5: Women of Spokane History
- April 2: Celebrate Spring
- May 7: Power of Purple
- June 4: Rainbow LGBTQ
- July 11: USA 250th Anniversary
- August 6: Summer Sizzle
- September 3: Back to School / Fall Celebration
- October 1: Spooky Skywalks
- November 5: Light Up the Night
- December 3: Brushes & Boughs / Holiday (Year-End Championship Event)
