First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, exclusive activities, product launches and specialty food and beverage on the first Friday of each month.
Map of Events
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Avenue West Gallery 907 W Boone, Suite B Spokane, WA 99201
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Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center:
The Gonzaga University Art Department- 2023 Regional Watercolor Invitational Exhibition – Opening Reception
Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center 125 S Stevens Spokane, WA 99201 -
Hamilton Studio:
“Beguiling the Eyes”
Hamilton Studio 1427 W Dean Ave Spokane, WA 99201 -
Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building:
Liberty Gallery Welcomes River Ridge Association of Fine Arts (RRAFA) in Sept & Oct!
Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building 203 N Washington Spokane, WA 99201 -
Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building:
THE RIVER RIDGE ASSOCIATION OF FINE ARTS (RRAFA) @ THE LIBERTY GALLERY IN OCT!
Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building 203 N Washington Spokane, WA 99201 -
Marmot Art Space:
RENOWNED ARTIST – KEIKO HARA
Marmot Art Space 1202 W Summit Pkwy Spokane, WA 99201 -
Pottery Place Plus:
Robbin Miller is Guest Artist @ Pottery Place Plus in Oct ’23!
Pottery Place Plus 203 N Washington St Spokane, WA 99201 -
Steelhead Bar & Grille:
Art exhibit
Steelhead Bar & Grille 218 N Howard St 220 Bldg Spokane, WA 99201
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Venue Information
2023/2024 First Friday Dates
July 7 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3 | December 1 | January 5 | February 2 | March 1 | April 5 | May 3 | June 7
Hours
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise listed
Location
Downtown First Friday happens inside the 80 block area served by the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District.
Fees
First Friday promotions are paid for by the Ratepayers of the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID). Venues located outside of the BID are not eligible for BID specific First Friday promotions.
Venues located in Kendall Yards are eligible to participate in promotions through Greenstone, a dues paying member of the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), which serves as the program manager of the BID.
More Information
Find an Artist
Downtown Spokane does not place artists for First Friday. Staff recommend that venues seeking new artists resource the Artist Roster through Spokane Arts.
Find a Musician
If you are interested in having a local musician perform in your business on First Friday, visit the Professional Musicians AFM Local 105.