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Curious what’s happening in arts and culture? Read all about it. Here you’ll find announcements of new calls for artists, grant awards, photos of public art installations, links to local media coverage of creatives and the creative economy, plus relevant regional and national news related to arts and culture.

Outdoor court mural artists announced

Tiffany Patterson, Joshua Martel, and Nick Goettling have been selected as the three individual artists to install outdoor basketball court murals on Spokane Parks basketball courts in Peaceful Valley, Chief Garry Park, and Thornton Murphy Park. The murals are part of a Hooptown USA project revitalizing courts throughout the region, made possible with support from MultiCare Regional Health System and Spokane Arts. The court murals are a celebration of the strength of both our local arts and sports communities. Together the mission is to establish a mosaic of art and basketball throughout the region to inspire and encourage inclusivity, ultimately building healthier communities.

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Outdoor court mural artists announced

Tiffany Patterson, Joshua Martel, and Nick Goettling have been selected as the three individual artists to install outdoor basketball court murals on Spokane Parks basketball courts in Peaceful Valley, Chief Garry Park, and Thornton Murphy Park. The murals are part of a Hooptown USA project revitalizing courts throughout the region, made possible with support from MultiCare Regional Health System and Spokane Arts. The court murals are a celebration of the strength of both our local arts and sports communities. Together the mission is to establish a mosaic of art and basketball throughout the region to inspire and encourage inclusivity, ultimately building healthier communities.

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New public art proposed for Riverfront

Selection panel recommends Saya Moriyasu as the selected artist for a new public art piece. Her proposal is a whimsical sculpture of a beaver, that doubles a bench people can sit in.

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New public art proposed for Riverfront

Selection panel recommends Saya Moriyasu as the selected artist for a new public art piece. Her proposal is a whimsical sculpture of a beaver, that doubles a bench people can sit in.

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Responses to Covid-19

Our staff has compiled a list of local, state and federal resources for individuals, organizations and small businesses to respond to challenges arising from coronavirus’ spread. We’ll work to keep adding as new information is released.

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Responses to Covid-19

Our staff has compiled a list of local, state and federal resources for individuals, organizations and small businesses to respond to challenges arising from coronavirus’ spread. We’ll work to keep adding as new information is released.

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2019 Arts Awards Nominees & Winners

The 2019 Spokane Arts Awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of artists, cultural organizations and local individuals committed to enriching our community through the arts. The arts build community, give meaning to our lives, open our hearts to new perspectives, and deepen our understanding of the world.

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2019 Arts Awards Nominees & Winners

The 2019 Spokane Arts Awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of artists, cultural organizations and local individuals committed to enriching our community through the arts. The arts build community, give meaning to our lives, open our hearts to new perspectives, and deepen our understanding of the world.

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The Inlander Writes Up Spokane’s Murals

New murals have been popping up across the Inland Northwest, brightening public spaces and bringing more art to the masses. The Inlander’s food and listings editor, Chey Scott, has written up an engaging survey of Spokane’s thriving mural and street-art culture.

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The Inlander Writes Up Spokane’s Murals

New murals have been popping up across the Inland Northwest, brightening public spaces and bringing more art to the masses. The Inlander’s food and listings editor, Chey Scott, has written up an engaging survey of Spokane’s thriving mural and street-art culture.

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Rooted & Soaring

Artwork on both the north and south ends of the University District Gateway Bridge was installed in May, 2019, by Garco Construction as part of their finishing touches on the overall bridge project. “Rooted and Soaring” are two iconic, polished steel structures.

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Rooted & Soaring

Artwork on both the north and south ends of the University District Gateway Bridge was installed in May, 2019, by Garco Construction as part of their finishing touches on the overall bridge project. “Rooted and Soaring” are two iconic, polished steel structures.

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2018 Arts Awards Nominees & Winners

On September 29, 2018, Spokane Arts celebrated the arts community in Spokane by honoring nominees with awards in Leadership, Inclusion, Imagination, and Collaboration. The event was hosted by the Montvale Event Center.

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2018 Arts Awards Nominees & Winners

On September 29, 2018, Spokane Arts celebrated the arts community in Spokane by honoring nominees with awards in Leadership, Inclusion, Imagination, and Collaboration. The event was hosted by the Montvale Event Center.

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2017 Arts Awards

On November 4, 2017, Spokane Arts celebrated the arts community in Spokane by honoring nominees with awards in Leadership, Inclusion, Imagination, and Collaboration. The event featured the announcement of the 2017-2019 Spokane Poet Laureate, and Richmond Arts Collective as the winner of the final 2017 SAGA round.

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2017 Arts Awards

On November 4, 2017, Spokane Arts celebrated the arts community in Spokane by honoring nominees with awards in Leadership, Inclusion, Imagination, and Collaboration. The event featured the announcement of the 2017-2019 Spokane Poet Laureate, and Richmond Arts Collective as the winner of the final 2017 SAGA round.

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