Brought to you from the mountains of North Idaho is a country boy with southern roots. Acuff’s blend of old school storytelling and powerful voice takes you to an unfamiliar place of honest country music. From high flying grassroots country to slow ballads that will pull at your heartstrings, there is no doubt that his music is meant for the people.
PNW local, Dylan Lipsker’s appreciation and understanding of the impact that color has on mental state started from a young age. Yet, it wasnt until he was nearly 30 that he began honing his talents and dedicating everyday to the persuit of bringing to life the heartwarming color pops that he had always seen in his mind. Driven by an unbridled passion and an idea that life is best lived in color, Dylan creates beautiful one of a kind pieces that are both a reflection of himself and the world around.
Anji Marth was born in the early 1970s in coal country, then lived in Philadelphia in her teens. She later moved to the Pacific Northwest. She learned as a child, to paint and draw from her uncle, David Borghi, whose work can be found in the Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. From him, she picked up creative freedom, and a willingness to try new things.
She has worked in a variety of mediums and passed through several stages of style and expression over the decades. Her tattoo work is known for its botanical and arboreal content. Other notable works include “Spider Monkey”, (2013) an assemblage, “Neanderthal Toothache”, (2005) a gestural oil portrait, and “Picking Season Ends”, (2011) a landscape in oil. Her current works are large-scale watercolor, abstract pieces referring to the pandemic.
Joe Wedge is a Washington born artist who has been a performer and entertainer for over 20 years in mediums ranging from burlesque to digital media and now poetry. He has just returned from a 6 year stint exploring and honing his craft in Saskatchewan, Canada with his extensive musical background, and a deep love for wordplay,
I compose visual ruminations about the common narratives in which people routinely participate. I am interested in historic and contemporary rituals–both sacred and mundane–that we practice to discover, establish, understand and share our lives.
After a very rewarding time working with troubled teens, Lisa realized that the color of creativity was a crucial part of her soul. Searching for a path that would lead to the perfect blend of right and left brain culminated in a meaningful journey to being an artist, photographer, curator, and marketing director. Over the years, she has had the pleasure of working with wonderful art establishments such as Where ART Lives Gallery, Visual Language Magazine, Artists of Texas, and The Spokane Liberty Building & Gallery.
SAGA is pleased to help support the creation of Chelsea Martin’s next novel, “Art School.”
A multimedia project of the true story of the two artists meeting in Spokane in 2020.
In 2020’s pandemic climate, Stage Left Theatre continues to seek new ways to create art as they shift to creating content while adhering to safety protocols and mandates.
Neato Burrito is receiving SAGA funding to support a live-streaming service for local and regional talent.
YWCA will equip survivors of Domestic Violence with the technology and support they need to capture their stories.
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