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Quila.marie@icloud.com, Spokane, WA
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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.
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Lori Bradeen
I am a ceramic artist. I create functional art from stoneware and porcelain. I primarily wheel throw and often alter my pots with slip trailing, carving, surface painting or sprig molds. My work is influenced and inspired externally by the beauty in nature and internally by whatever my heart is processing at the moment I create. Perhaps that is why my work is varied in style often surprising people that they all came from the same person.
Cultural
Event: September 30
Sweet 16 for the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour
Spokane, WA) The Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour turns Sweet 16 in 2023, and the milestone event will showcase the art of 50 artists, on Saturday, September 30, at five studios, located in the stunning Little Spokane River Valley. “When we started the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour 16 years ago, we had no idea that we would receive such tremendous support year-in and year-out from art lovers throughout the Spokane area,” co-founder Gina Freuen said. “Artists share their vision, but art collectors sustain the vision through their encouragement and support.”The 2023 outdoor show will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at the studios of Gina Freuen, Jill Smith, Victoria Brace, Maggie Andersen, and Colista Krebs. The studios are close enough to one another, making it convenient to visit the artists at all five studios, while doing it against the backdrop of a beautiful, Fall day, in one of the most idyllic settings in Eastern Washington. The Little Spokane River studio artists share their creative visions through a variety of mediums: painting including oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, and resin; sculpture; clay and pottery; jewelry; glass, wood; fiber arts; clothing, costumes and garmenting; photography; printmaking; ceramics; leather; gauche; stone; paper arts such as collage and Origami; and tapestry bags.This year’s show will include fan favorites, artists who are beloved and collected across the Spokane area and around the country, as well as emerging artists making their mark through memorable, creative expressions.
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Event: Opens October 14
Blacksmithing Fall Hammer-In with Columbia Fire & Iron
CFI’s Fall Hammer-In is open to all levels of blacksmiths, whether it’s your first time at the forge or you’re a seasoned pro. We’ll have beginner projects like nails, hooks, and other small useful things that are make and take, or you can bring your own steel and forge what you want in good company. Learn from your fellow smiths and our volunteer instructors and join the regional blacksmithing revival!
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Event: Opens September 3
Opening Art Exhibit Reception & Lecture: Excavating Books: James Allen
The Whitworth University Art Department and the university’s Bryan Oliver Gallery invite you to an opening reception and lecture for “Excavating Books” with recent work from James Allen. The reception will be from 5-6pm in the Bryan Oliver Gallery, followed by a lecture by the artist at 6pm in Lied 102. “I make book excavations by carving into old books to reveal their content in a new way. The possibilities for these altered books are as endless as the various books out there. The first and most important step is finding the right book. I prefer using books that have beautiful graphic imagery but I often incorporate bits of text as well. Once a book is chosen and I begin carving into it the process dictates itself. The books tell me what to reveal and cut away as I work. There’s already a sculpture inside the book that is revealed one page at a time.”
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Event: Opens November 5
LIVE Music with “B”
Every Thursday Night in October, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist “B” performs LIVE music at Magnolia Brasserie from 6-8pm. “B”s sets include his own Original Songs plus a selection of his renditions of Timeless Classics. He will accompanied by occasional musical special guests.
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Event: October 18
Art by Gatieh Collaboration Show
5:30 PM – Venue Tour and Networking
6:00 PM – Art Show Proper
Welcome and Rationale – Kellie of Tokens Square
Message from Gatieh
Announcements from Partners
– Spokane Civic Theater
– Beedle Bug Socks
– Garland Business District
– Denny of Chrysalis Gallery
Vocal rendition by Bee Aaron
Message from Unity Spiritual Center
Raffle Drawing of an original Gatieh Art.
Networking
While entry to the event is entirely free, we kindly invite you to consider making a voluntary donation to support the ongoing vision and development of Unity Spiritual Center.
Thank you.
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Event: October 6
We Are the Water, We Are the Land – Opening
Curated by Roin Morigeau, “WE ARE THE WATER, WE ARE THE LAND,” will highlight Inland Northwest and regional Indigiqueer storytellers using visual art, beadwork, photography, and cultural craft to mirror the world we exist in and how we are visioning into the future for our next seven generations and beyond.
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Event: Opens December 9
Amulet and Illumination ~ Art of Visual Symbolism
Join Gay Waldman with Artwork and Wearables; and Ruly Deen with Silver Element Jewelry for this special event. These two well-known Spokane artists will be offering their work, which focuses on the importance of emotional symbolism and personal meaning in art. “Amulet and Illumination” will take place as a show-within-a-show during Spokane Art School’s Annual Ornament and Small Works Show.
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Event: September 1
Stellar Jewels
Introducing the jewelry of Alison Wahl, For over 20 years, Alison has specialized in creating limited edition jewelry designs for women and men. She uses Mixed Metals including Silver, Bronze and Steel. Stones include Topaz, Pearl, Moonstone, Amethyst and Larimar.Additional components add to the process using Bronze overlay, Leather, Shells from all over the world, Bone carvings from Indonesia and highlighting other Semi-precious gems.
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News
The Chase Gallery Presents Oasis
Prepare to be transported to a realm of serenity and creativity as the Chase Gallery’s new art exhibit, Oasis, unveils a harmonious fusion of landscapes, mixed media, and interior design-inspired artworks. Curated to showcase the inherent beauty of landscapes, the dynamic allure of mixed media, and the captivating synergy with interior design aesthetics, Oasis presents an exceptional collection that speaks to both the eyes and the soul.