For Kids
The 2024 Festival will celebrate Expo ’74’s 50th anniversary with a full lineup of cultural and musical performances throughout the day.
Arts Business
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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.
Cultural
Grantee
Baharat Dance Company
An Arabian market in Spokane, like one would find in the big cities of the Middle East and North Africa.
Cultural
Grantee
Friends of Mmofra
An outdoor exhibition reflecting the universality of play across place, culture and time.
Native/Alaska Native
Grantee
Robert Charloe
The project will capture the rich narratives and expressive portraits of Kalispel tribal elders.
Fashion
Grantee
Heather Litnauwista Metrokin Cannon
Cannon will study the process of transforming fish skins into usable leather, and hold an educational event in 2024 for Alaska Natives in the Spokane area.
Cultural
Event: November 5
Bridal Exchange
This event is for engaged couples to find affordable wedding decor and for newlyweds to find a new home for their gently used wedding items.
Come join us for music, complimentary snacks and drinks for purchase! We can’t wait to see you then.
Culinary
Event: Opens November 11
28th Annual Fall Folk Festival
The Spokane Fall Folk Festival is the premier annual multicultural event in the Inland Northwest. Since 1996 the Folk Festival, sponsored by the Spokane Folklore Society, has been bringing music and dance from many different traditions to the two-day event each November. This Festival showcases regional musical artists and performing groups who represent cultures from around the globe and has inspired similarly styled festivals. What makes this festival shine is that we advertise our schedules and highlight performers in advance to encourage attendance. In 2023 the festival received the Inlander’s Best Of poll award for 3rd for the Best Arts Festival. Spokane Folklore Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to fostering American and International cultures in Spokane.
Music
Artist
Archie Chen
A Taiwanese-American pianist of “daring velocity” as hailed by the Irish Times, Dr. Archie Chen’s remarkable journey in music seamlessly marries the dual virtues of technical excellence with profound emotional resonance. His inimitable artistry and exceptional virtuosity have earned accolades from renowned figures in the classical world, with the likes of Ralf Gothoni recognizing him as “A great talent, both as instrumentalist and musician.”
Cultural
Event: October 5
TERRAIN 14 – Preview Night
Terrain is the region’s largest multimedia art and music event. Featuring work by hundreds of artists, celebrating new energy and fresh ideas from all over the artistic spectrum, we try to showcase a little of everything that’s happening to make the Inland Empire a more vibrant, cultural and beautiful place to live.
Preview Night was created in response to requests for a more intimate way to experience Terrain. Think of it as a sneak peek of the main event, and an opportunity to engage with the artists and the artwork in a chill setting. Skip the lines, meet the artists, buy art first, and support Terrain!
Cultural
Event: October 6
TERRAIN 14 – Main Event
Always on the first Friday in October, Terrain is an annual, one-night-only, juried multimedia art and music event celebrating artists in the Spokane area. From painting to poetry to interactive art and film, we try to showcase a little of everything that’s happening to make the Inland Empire a more vibrant, cultural and beautiful place to live. In addition to all the visual art, there will be a full musical lineup, literary readings, film screenings, dance and other performances, food trucks, beer garden, photo booth, thousands of your closest friends, and more!