The Spokane Arts artist roster is a searchable tool designed to showcase local creatives and connect them with community members seeking artists and makers. Browse the entire roster to discover a new favorite artist or filter by the type of work you’re seeking. You’ll find samples of their work, a description of what drives them to create and links to check out their website or social media. Use the roster to discover the incredible talent living right here in our community. 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.
In order to foster a thriving creative community where artists can make a living doing their work, Spokane Arts believes in the importance of paying artists. Too often, creatives are asked to provide time, labor, materials, or finished work for free. While most of us wouldn’t ask an electrician, CPA or nurse to provide their professional services at no cost — knowing they trained and studied to gain expertise — artists are often asked to donate their services. Many artists and creatives do choose to donate their time to causes they care deeply about, but to make a living, doing work for free should be the exception, not the rule. We humbly ask you to keep this in mind when contacting creatives on the roster, and know that you can always ask an artist to give you a cost estimate or written proposal to review. Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask our staff; we’d be happy to help guide you. Contact skyler@spokanearts.org.
Sean Burgett has been teaching privately since 2004, specializing in Guitar, Bass, Drums/Percussion and Piano/Keyboard. In 2014, Sean took the leap into full time rock band lessons with ROCK CLUB and it has been growing rapidly each year!
Hello! My name is Lacy and I am a professional photographer serving the Spokane area of Washington State. I believe in the human experience of photography. It is a way to appreciate, document, and treasure moments. I love how photography can open up our lives and our worlds to share with others, and give us a glimpse into worlds we may only imagine.
I’m an adventurous, award-winning photographer who is located in the Pacific Northwest, but am always available for worldwide travel. From a very early age, I had a camera with me. In high school, my dad bought an enlarger for me and all of the necessary equipment for a darkroom. I spent all of the money I earned working after school at The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Company buying paper, fix and squeegees. I loved watching the magic as the images slowly revealed themselves! Today, I’m just as excited to edit your images after our photoshoot, eager to see the magic we’ve created together. Whether I’m a third wheel on your wedding day, creating images for your business or capturing your sweet family, I’m doing it with passion and purpose and pouring my heart into our time together. My clients believe in my ability to tell their story. From that vulnerability and trust comes honest images that make them feel understood and confident.
I am a Spokane artist that has just recently picked up my brush again after many years. My choice of mediums are watercolor, acrylics and pastels. I want to get back into oils too, but have yet to make leap. You can view my work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pama_artist/
I LOVE photographing special milestones big and small. I specialize in graduation, senior photos and family and kids photos. In my heart every family should have the opportunity to capture their special moments to have for a lifetime.
Heat Speak is an indie band led by singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Dario Ré. His impassioned poetics sung in English and French are supported by dynamic musicianship and intricate arrangements to create a unique blend of indie folk, chamber pop and world fusion. The project began as a trio in 2014 in Spokane, Washington. The group formally banded with a full line-up following their 2017 album, Aspen Artichoke (released under the eponymous band name Dario Ré). At the end of 2018, the group rebranded as Heat Speak in preparation for their 2020 album release, To Love Wind.
Dario Ré has a multifaceted practice including painting, assemblage, installation, video, performance, sound and songwriting. He was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and completed an MA in Art History at Concordia University in Montréal, Québec and a BA at Fairhaven College in Bellingham, Washington with a self-designed interdisciplinary concentration titled, Visual and Natural Culture: Art & Ethnobotany. He is also a private music instructor and the lead singer-songwriter for the indie band, Heat Speak.
Melody Chang is an accomplished young mezzo-soprano who performs with the Spokane Symphony Chorale and often performs with professional companies across the state. She has taught voice lessons for years and specializes in healthy classical vocal production. She believes a classical background is necessary to sing every other genre in a healthy manner. She has worked in the Broadway industry for years and has an all-encompassing understanding of the musical and theatrical world.
Tim Greenup writes poems and instrumental synthesizer music. His poetry collection, Without Warning, was published by Scablands Books in 2016. His album, Dwelling, was released digitally in 2020.
Party Krill is an illustration and surface design brand that values play, pretty things, and rough edges. All work is based on Kate Reed’s illustration, inspired by the fringes of her imagination and the occasional google search for images of “hippos sitting like dogs.” Kate runs her website named Party Krill. On her website, you are able to purchase pretty and playful wrapping paper, greeting cards, and art prints. Her work will soon be available in local shops. You can sign up for her newsletter to keep updated on new releases and partnerships!
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