For Kids
The “Girl Get a Doula” project captures more than 25 stories from Black mothers, doulas, families, and care providers.
Film
Grantee
Cultural
Make no mistake: there are rich cultural offerings throughout Spokane. From the annual Gathering at the Falls Powwow to the South East Asia Cultural Association’s events featuring internationally-renowned musicians and dancers, to Fiesta Spokane (the Hispanic Heritage Festival), Unity in the Community, and so much more. These events and gatherings weave together music, food, dancing, art, storytelling, and more, creating celebrations of heritage while welcoming people of all cultural backgrounds.
Native/Alaska Native
Grantee
Elk Soup
The first and largest year-round, curated Native Arts Market and coffee bar in Airway Heights will be designed as a community-centered environment for cultural exchange, education, and creative development.
Fashion
Grantee
Jáiz Boyd of Birds in the Coast
A large-scale narrative fashion installation featuring 40 bespoke garments constructed from reclaimed materials.
Visual
Artist
Heather Cruce
I deliberately and painstakingly construct my sculptures to look as if they came from the earth
Cultural
Event: March 6
Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour Preview Show
The Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour will display art from more than two dozen of its member artists during a preview exhibit at Barrister Winery during the month of March.
Visual
Artist
Nathan Andrew OBrien
Freelance professional artist with 17+ years of experience specializing in Pop Culture themed art in Spokane, WA.
Culinary
Event: February 14
Spokane Lunar New Year
Celebrating Spokane’s Asian heritage, this year’s event stands as a tribute to the city’s diverse cultural tapestry. It symbolizes unity and highlights the significant contributions of Spokane’s Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Culinary
Event: Opens December 17
Global Market & Bake Sale
Global Holiday Fair & Bake Sale is a fundraiser for local non-profit cultural organizations in Spokane and is a vibrant tapestry of cultural significance that fosters community spirit and celebrates heritage.
Culinary
Event: December 13
BrrrZAAR Winter Art Market
Taking over all three floors of River Park Square, this family-friendly pop-up event will “deck the mall” with 80+ vendors, live music, and fun activities you won’t want to miss.
Cultural
Event: Opens November 14
The Root Experience Festival: Living Cultures of Art, Music + Soul
Over three transformative days, The Root Experience Festival (2025) will weave together the threads of multicultural, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary expression through electrifying performances, thought-provoking films, captivating visual art, and a bustling marketplace of BIPOC vendors/entrepreneurs.