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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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Event: July 7
Pottery Place Plus First Friday Reception

Ruthie Franks is a Spokane gourd artist whose vision for growing, drying and creating beautiful pieces started over 20 years ago.

Ruthie says she is finally beginning to understand the vagaries associated with growing the perfect art gourd, which is harder than the decision of what to do with it once grown. In her own words, “I have tried to bring out the organic beauty of my gourds, each has its own beauty that is waiting to be expressed.”

Ruthie will be the PPP Guest Artist for the month of July ~ stop by the gallery in the historic Liberty Building on First Friday July 7th from 5-9pm to meet the artist and enjoy her beautiful carved & painted gourd art!

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Event: August 4
Avenue West Gallery First Friday Artist Reception

Avenue West Gallery is proud to present the wonderful photo captures of Maya Kelly and the unique paintings of Star Ryan during the month of August. Please join us First Friday, August 4th from 3 – 7 pm for a reception in their honor. You will also be able to check out the great works of our gallery members, enjoy refreshments, and listen to Freddie on the flute and Jerry W on the banjo. Please join us!

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Event: July 7
Liberty Gallery Presents “Wild Flower’s – Sharing a Journey Through Patricia Robinson’s Internal Landscape”

Patricia Wheeler-Robinson grew up on a farm in Spokane, with art, dance, music, drawing and painting always in her life. She learned to play violin as a child, taking her violin to Paris where she played in the clubs, and was a member of a professional Modern Dance Co. in Portland.

Landscapes are the subject and watercolor the medium for Pat’s paintings, having shown her work in California, Idaho, and Washington ~ she even has a few pieces in Paris! Inspiration comes from her life experiences, travels, and emotional perspectives ~ the pieces reflect the joy of sharing a journey through her internal landscape.
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Event: June 2
Artists Ann Austin & Dianne McDermott @ PPP for June ’23!

Pottery Place Plus is pleased to present Spokane mixed media artist Ann Austin and Liberty Lake fiber artist Dianne McDermott as our guest artists in June ’23.

Ann uses the found beauty and repeating patterns of the natural world in her collage and mixed media, overlaying and combining colors & patterns in the manner of a puzzle coming into focus with each new piece. She incorporates found images and papers, and also her own monoprints and photos, resulting in a visual and emotional experience that brings a moment of joyful surprise.

Dianne uses her art background as an illustrator and graphic artist in designing her backpacks, purses & bags. She often researches designer fabrics to compile a theme, then adds beadwork and embroidery to the uniqueness of each creation.

Stop by our shop & gallery this June to view the work of Ann Austin & Dianne McDermott ~ we are located in the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St in downtown Spokane.

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Event: June 2
First Friday at Craftsman Cellars Tasting Room

The Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour is exhibiting a selection of their tour participants at Craftsman Cellars Tasting Room, 1194 W. Summit Parkway, Spokane, WA for the month of June. Opening Reception  is June 2, 2 pm to 7 pm. Craftsman Cellars is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 2 – 7 pm and Sunday, 12 – 4 pm. Craftsman Cellars:  509-413-2434, info@craftsmanwinery.com  www.craftsmanwinery.com