Spokane Arts is excited to announce the installation of a new mural by artist Jiemei Lin as part of the Alleyways Mural project in downtown Spokane! The mural will be located on the 100 North block alley between Howard and Wall Streets in downtown Spokane. Pullman, Washington-based artist Jiemei Lin was selected following an open call for artists this spring by a selection panel consisting of Arts Commissioners, and community and project representatives. The mural design, which features two panels each with a child swimming in a pool, is meant to celebrate our shared global connections.
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Threshold
Spokane Arts is excited to share Threshold at the Chase Gallery and online, July 1 – August 28, 2020, featuring the work of May Kytonen, Sam Marroquin, Mariah Boyle, Laura Ahola-Young, Sally Machlis and Delphine Keim. Threshold is a group exhibit featuring the work of six artists working throughout the northwest in a variety of mediums. Using paint, printmaking, drawing, with work on fabric, paper, and canvas, these artists explore boundaries of home and meanings of place. Through diverse approaches, the work in Threshold centers on themes of home and housing, migration and immigration, environment and boundaries. Powerful individual pieces invite the viewer to examine the many thresholds we approach and cross in our lives.
Enjoy the exhibit here online all summer. Spokane City Hall is currently closed to the public. Normally open to the public Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Chase Gallery is open if and when City Hall is open to the public.
Outdoor court mural artists announced
Tiffany Patterson, Joshua Martel, and Nick Goettling have been selected as the three individual artists to install outdoor basketball court murals on Spokane Parks basketball courts in Peaceful Valley, Chief Garry Park, and Thornton Murphy Park. The murals are part of a Hooptown USA project revitalizing courts throughout the region, made possible with support from MultiCare Regional Health System and Spokane Arts. The court murals are a celebration of the strength of both our local arts and sports communities. Together the mission is to establish a mosaic of art and basketball throughout the region to inspire and encourage inclusivity, ultimately building healthier communities.
Soften
Spokane Arts is excited to share Soften at the Chase Gallery, June 4-26, 2020, featuring the work of Sarah Barnett, Jessica Earle, Nadiya Nacorda, Morganne Radziewiez, Mica Lillith Smith, and Azzah Sultan. Curated by June T. Sanders and Krista Brand, Soften showcases artwork utilizing softness of form and aesthetics within video, painting, and collage.
New public art proposed for Riverfront
Selection panel recommends Saya Moriyasu as the selected artist for a new public art piece. Her proposal is a whimsical sculpture of a beaver, that doubles a bench people can sit in.
May Virtual First Friday
Join Spokane Arts for our second Virtual First Friday! Even as we Stay Home, Stay Healthy, our community has a wealth of artwork to share. We are hosting an online open gallery with recent work from local artists, hosting a virtual panel discussion, and sharing online events happening throughout the city by local artists and creatives.
May Online Gallery
Join Spokane Arts and local artists for a Virtual First Friday Exhibition — highlighting recent art made by local creatives during this time of isolation. Our virtual gallery is live for the month of May with a 3-D rendered gallery space, gallery tour, and information about all of the artists involved! May’s virtual online gallery features work by Dario Ré, Jerry White, Sn, Ryker Murdock, Megan Perkins, Sophia Maggio, Debbie Hughbanks, Lily Alsept, Dj Moon, Tricia Florence, Kay O’Rourke, Carol Schmauder, Jim Bauer, Gay Waldman, Ryan West, Hannah Charlton, Antonio Romero, Germs the Artist, Lukas van der Walde, Stefani M. Rossi, Alexander Lee, and Abigail Kirsten!
Virtual First Friday
Join Spokane Arts and Downtown Spokane Partnership as we celebrate a Virtual First Friday! Even as we Stay Home, Stay Healthy, our community has a wealth of artwork to share. Share your #VirtualFirstFriday events with us by tagging Spokane Arts, post links to your events below, or emailing details to Artshelper@spokanearts.org! Artists, tag @SpokaneArts here and on Instagram to show us your new work! We’ll be sharing events, live streams, and artwork all day on Friday, April 3 for you to enjoy from your home.
Responses to Covid-19
Our staff has compiled a list of local, state and federal resources for individuals, organizations and small businesses to respond to challenges arising from coronavirus’ spread. We’ll work to keep adding as new information is released.
First Friday reception with Techno Logic Synth Culture performance at Joe Hedges: Hypercombines
Join us for the final reception for Joe Hedges’ solo exhibit, Hypercombines, at the Chase Gallery! Techno Logic Synth Culture will be bringing the music and helping us celebrate this fantastic show! First Friday reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Joe Hedges: Hypercombines at the Chase Gallery, lower level, Spokane City Hall, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Exhibit open January 3 – March 25. Gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. plus monthly First Friday receptions; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.