POETRY OUT LOUD comes to Spokane!

Poetry Out Loud® lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. Through this program, high school students across the country participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition that is designed to improve their public speaking skills, help build confidence, and teach them about literary history and contemporary life. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud® provides free lesson plans and other educational materials to teachers and organizers, including an online anthology of 1,200 classic and contemporary poems.

This year’s Eastern Washington regional event will be held on Sunday, January 26 from 1pm to 4pm at Hamilton Studio (1427 W Dean Ave) and will include participants from 9 regional high schools including The Community School, Lakeside High School, Methow Valley School District, Mead School District, Okanogan High School, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, DeSales Catholic High School, Mt. Spokane High School, and North Centra High School.

The winner of this regional event will move on to compete at the state level in Olympia this spring. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Program Director, Jeremy Whittington at jeremy@spokanearts.org.

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At The Chase Gallery January 3 – February 21

 

STAR POWER: the Art of Drew Cliness

The Chase Gallery at Spokane’s City Hall is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Star Power: the Art of Drew Cliness.

The public is invited to an artist reception as part of Spokane’s popular First Friday art celebration on Friday, January 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Chase Gallery, located at 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201. The reception provides an opportunity to meet the artist, gain insights into their inspirations, and enjoy an evening of community and culture. Light refreshments will be served.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT:

Natural stars form when gas and dust in molecular clouds collapse under their own gravity; a nuclear fusion process that releases a surge of energy igniting the core.

Using the theory that art mimics nature, I exchange the fusion process for the idea development and technical drawing.

Manufactured products and processed materials replace gas and dust; molecular clouds become imagination and gravity, realization.

 

The exhibit is open to the public through February 21, with viewing hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free, making this a must-see destination for anyone interested in modern messaging through celestial form.

For more information about the exhibit and other Spokane Arts events, please visit www.SpokaneArts.org or contact Program Director, Jeremy Whittington.

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Use our events calendar to discover visual, stage, music, dance, cultural and other arts events to enjoy. Artists, organizations, and locations who hosts events and provide opportunities, are also encouraged to submit events.

 

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The Spokane Arts artist roster is a searchable tool designed to showcase local creatives and connect them with community members seeking artists and makers. People can browse the entire roster to discover a new favorite artist or filter by the type of work they’re seeking. Artists can share samples of their work, a description of what drives them to create and links to check out their website or social media. If you're an artist in the Spokane area, you can submit your information to be included on the roster! This is a free resource designed to support the local creative community. Submit your information here to be added to the roster. Please note: the artist roster is a free resource directory to find artists. Any local artist can add their information. The artists on the roster are not endorsed or represented by Spokane Arts.