I compose visual ruminations about the common narratives in which people routinely participate. I am interested in historic and contemporary rituals–both sacred and mundane–that we practice to discover, establish, understand and share our lives.
Words
Words of all types: writing, spoken word, storytelling and more! All genres welcome. Seek out a book club or writing group, mark your calendar for visiting authors, or find ways to tell your story live onstage. If you are specifically interested in poetry, check out our Poet Laureate page, too!
Chelsea Martin
SAGA is pleased to help support the creation of Chelsea Martin’s next novel, “Art School.”
YWCA Spokane
YWCA will equip survivors of Domestic Violence with the technology and support they need to capture their stories.
Community-Minded Television
With operational support from the Spokane Arts Grant Awards, CMTV will continue to represent underserved populations.
Donell Barlow
Creature Teacher Yoga, will provide a cultural resource with mindful movement to the Native population in Spokane.
KSPS Inland Sessions
Tune in weekly for a new series featuring local artists on KSPS! Inland Sessions showcases local musicians and spoken word artists as they perform in the KSPS studio. With the support of Spokane Arts we are showcasing a range of local talent that have been side-lined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out Inland Sessions MONDAYS at 7:30pm on KSPS or stream it online at www.ksps.org!
Masterpiece Monologues
Stage Left Theater presents MASTERPIECE MONOLOGUES! This fun foray into the minds of local artists spotlights 13 one-person plays written by regional playwrights and performed by regional actors!
Women Who Confound Expectations
Wishing Tree Books is proud to announce a virtual event for Kristen Millares Young’s newly published novel SUBDUCTION, featuring a reading and discussion with three outstanding Northwest writers.
3 Minute Mic
“3 Minute Mic” is Auntie’s monthly poetry open mic, held every first Friday at 8pm. Free. Online via Zoom; find the Zoom details an hour before the event on Auntie’s Bookstore Facebook page.
Marie Lu: Skyhunter
The latest from YA sensation Marie Lu is nearly here! Purchase Skyhunter (available September 29th) from Auntie’s to get a signed book plate and access to an exclusive virtual meet and greet on October 1st at 6pm PST.
2020 Arts Awards
Spokane Arts announces 2020 Arts Award winners & kicks off Arts Month! Winners of the 2020 Spokane Arts Awards were announced at the annual event on Saturday, September 26, which was held as a live-streamed broadcast from Lucky You Lounge. The Arts Awards serve as the kick-off for Arts Month, the month-long celebration of arts and culture in Spokane to coincide with national arts and humanities month in October.