Visual

Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, screenprinting, photography, architecture, textiles, crafts, and so much more. If you love the visual arts, don’t miss First Fridays, presented by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. Find your new favorite gallery via our interactive art map. 

Event: June 2
Liberty Gallery Features “Myths and Legends” in June ~ Digital Works by Artist Esther Mann

From the beginning people have relied on myths and legends to give explanation of the world around them. From providing a framework for understanding natural phenomena, to giving voice to every step in the journey of life from birth, to death traditions, myths and legends give us context, keeping us steady as we take each step toward the future, the unknown. Today we also have our myths & legends, we call them psychology, or biology, or science. Names change, but the stories remain.

Event: May 5
Architect Spotlight: J. Meejin Yoon of Höweler+Yoon

This presentation will introduce the latest installation in Riverfront Park in Spokane, Stepwell, an installation designed by J. Meejin Yoon. Stepwell is located on the former site of the 1974 World’s Fair – the first environmentally themed World’s Fair – which put Spokane at the forefront of the early environmental movement. Stepwell’s use of mass timber, a renewable building resource, recalls both the material history of the region but also asks us to consider how far environmental activism has come from the mid-1970s to today.

Event: April 15
Sprague Union District “Spring on the Ave”

Join New Moon Art Gallery on Saturday, April 15th for a fun community event in the Sprague Union District! The whole district is alive with music, giveaways, workshops, and all kinds of spring themed activities. The New Moon Gallery is featuring their “Spring Fling” Garden Art show. Stop by and paint garden rocks and little pots – compliments of the gallery. Artists will be there to help. All ages welcome. Also, pop-up bead and charm store -“Wicked Mermaid” will be there with 50 percent off of all of her beads. Come celebrate spring with us!

Event: Opens April 7
Spring Fling at New Moon Art Gallery

Artist Reception Featuring; Janis Saiki, who has such an affinity with the big, bold and beautiful flowers that she paints- it’s only the scent that is missing. And Timothy Connor, who brings to the gallery an outstanding collection of Spring-themed photography that will stop you in your tracks. Connor is also the author of “Beautiful Wounds” – an incredible photographic journey that combines stunning images with a heartfelt and engaging narrative.  His book will also be available.