For Kids
South Asia Cultural Association provides Spokane audiences access to authentic South Indian vocal, string, and percussion performances from the classical traditions of India.
Cultural
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.
For Kids
Grantee
Power 2 The Poetry
Power 2 The Poetry, will lead a seven-week creative writing and spoken word workshop series for a cohort of 20 immigrant and refugee youth.
Cultural
Grantee
International Rescue Committee Spokane
The Creative Healing Arts Program offers a series of artist-led workshops designed to foster community, healing, and freedom of cultural expression to refugees and immigrants who have survived forced displacement.
Film
Grantee
The Shades of Motherhood Network
The “Girl Get a Doula” project captures more than 25 stories from Black mothers, doulas, families, and care providers.
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.