For Kids
Visual
Artist
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!
New Media
Artist
Joseph Wedge
Joe Wedge is a Washington born artist who has been a performer and entertainer for over 20 years in mediums ranging from burlesque to digital media and now poetry. He has just returned from a 6 year stint exploring and honing his craft in Saskatchewan, Canada with his extensive musical background, and a deep love for wordplay,
Visual
Artist
Stefani M. Rossi
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
Grantee
Chelsea Martin
SAGA is pleased to help support the creation of Chelsea Martin’s next novel, “Art School.”
Arts Therapy
Grantee
YWCA Spokane
YWCA will equip survivors of Domestic Violence with the technology and support they need to capture their stories.
Visual
Grantee
Community-Minded Television
With operational support from the Spokane Arts Grant Awards, CMTV will continue to represent underserved populations.
Native/Alaska Native
Grantee
Donell Barlow
Creature Teacher Yoga, will provide a cultural resource with mindful movement to the Native population in Spokane.
SA Official
Event: Opens October 5
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!
Stage
Event: October 3
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!
Words
Event: October 24
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.
Words
Event: October 2
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.