Always on the first Friday in October, Terrain is an annual, one-night-only, juried multimedia art and music event celebrating artists in the Spokane region.
Now in its 16th year, the event features new works from 483 artists, poets, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and performers living and creating in the Inland Northwest. Terrain isn’t just our flagship event—it’s become a cultural cornerstone and a seminal focal point in the life, work, and careers of thousands of local artists throughout the years—and has pushed Spokane to both consume and think about art differently.
From painting to poetry to interactive art and film, we try to showcase a little of everything that’s making our region a more vibrant, cultural, and beautiful place to live.
In addition to the arts, event goers can enjoy live music, a themed photo booth, food trucks, local brews, wine and mocktails.

