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.
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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.
Artist Meet Up – Balancing Art/Work/Life
Join us for a series of Artist Meet Up events! Spokane Arts presents a new networking and professional development series taking place in galleries and venues throughout Spokane. These free events will be an opportunity for artists to learn, meet and discuss themes relevant to our arts community.