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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1st Avenue Coffee 1011 W 1st Ave Spokane, WA 99201
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Central Library:
Julie Smetana
Central Library 906 W Main Spokane, WA 99201 -
Dean Davis Studios:
John Maurice
Dean Davis Studios 216 W Pacific Suite 102 Spokane, WA 99201 -
Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center:
Queer Art Walk
Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center 125 S Stevens Spokane, WA 99201 -
Hamilton Studio:
Robert Banger: All My Friends – Preview
Hamilton Studio 1427 W Dean Ave Spokane, WA 99201 -
Kolva-Sullivan Gallery:
Backwater
Kolva-Sullivan Gallery 115 S Adams St Spokane, WA 99201 -
Marmot Art Space:
SARAH HANSEN – INCREDIBLE ACRYLICS
Marmot Art Space 1202 W Summit Pkwy Spokane, WA 99201 -
Pottery Place Plus:
Artists Ann Austin & Dianne McDermott @ PPP for June ’23!
Pottery Place Plus 203 N Washington St Spokane, WA 99201 -
Saranac Art Project:
Saranac Art Projects present Louise Kodis and Becky Busi – Opening Reception
Saranac Art Project 25 W Main Ave Spokane, WA 99201 -
Terrain Gallery:
Opening Reception: ‘You Were Always Home’ by Kristen Morley at Terrain Gallery
Terrain Gallery 628 N Monroe St Spokane, WA 99201 -
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery:
Julie Smetana
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery 115 S Adams St Spokane, WA 99201
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Venue Information
2022/2023 First Friday Dates
July 1 | August 5 | September 2 | October 7 | November 4 | December 2 | January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2
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.