Spokane Visual Arts Tour

Sponsored by Spokane Arts Commission, Spokane Art Supply, and the Inlander with assistance from the Downtown Spokane Partnership and volunteers

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Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Take in diverse live performances, including music, dance and theatre and don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Downtown has to offer.

Friday & Saturday, February 3-4, 2012

All venues will be open Friday, February 3, 2012, from 5-9 pm.

Some exhibits will also be open Saturday, February 4 and Sunday February 5, as noted below.

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Arbor Crest Wine Cellars at River Park Square – 808 W. Main, Suite 35. 509-747-3903

Debbie McCulley, local Spokane Valley artist, paints primarily with acrylics. Her imagery is a cocktail of humor and vibrant color. Speaking of cocktails, you may have already enjoyed her “Martini Frog” wall art, coasters and note cards. Please come join the fun as Debbie brings her unique style to our tasting room. Music by Maxie Ray Mills. Through February 29.

Area 58 – 3036 N. Monroe, 509-327-0427

At Area 58, a retro/vintage shop in the Corbin on Monroe District, you’ll find two and three-dimensional art in a warm atmosphere. You’ll see signature work by Ildiko Kalapacs, Jo Fyfe, Elizabeth Collier, Daris Judd, Clancie Pleasants, Diane Barron, Darrell Sullens and Garth Mudge; work by Spokane educators Ken Hinton and Gayle Anderson, Montana artist Freeman Butts; and new artists like Jerre Freshley, Michael Hall, RS Yorke, and Stacy Epley. Enjoy paintings, sculptures and art glass wrought in multiple styles. Through March 31.

Avenue West Gallery – 122 S. Monroe, 509-456-3178

“Assembled Amalgamations.” Chuck and Alice Harmon are the “Artists of the Month.” Alice paints everything—walls, floors, ceilings and canvases in oils. She also works in paper mache with imagination and bright colors. Chuck calls himself an accidental painter, using any unused tube of paint he finds. His abstract paintings are imaginative, abstract and colorful. Enjoy opening night refreshments and live classical guitar by Gary Burris as well as our many other artists’ works. Through February 29.

Barili Cellars – 608 W. 2nd Avenue, 509-979-5830

“The Vessel Series & Other Works.” Sample four great wines and check out the art of Ricco diStefano. Ricco’s vivid paintings feature idyllic landscapes and dramatic use of shadow. Defining both movement and animation in his work, he does not miss capturing a precise moment in time, Ricco’s work has been shown in galleries throughout the Northwest and on the East Coast. www.riccodistafano.com. Live music by Nordmans.

Barrister Winery – 1213 W. Railroad Avenue, 509-465-3591

“It’s All About Rocks and Water…and Other Things.” In this collection of watercolor paintings Gay Witherspoon depicts scenes from around the Northwest reflecting the artist’s interest in nature and the power of rocks and water. Music by “Lonesome” Lyle Morse playing acoustic blues. Through March 25.

The Brick Wall Photographic Gallery – 530 W. Main/Skywalk, 509-928-7721

“Light in a Box: Pinhole Photographs.” Using the simplest and most basic cameras, Oregon photographer Rich Bergeman surprises viewers with prints of astonishing clarity and wide-eyed perspective. Seacoast scenes, pioneer cemeteries, gardens, every day details are transformed when seen through a pin hole in a cigar box camera, no lens, no focusing, no view finder. His contact prints are done in traditional platinum/palladium process. Music by the Blue Ribbon Tea Company. Through March 1.

Bryan Oliver Gallery – Whitworth Lied Art Center, 509-777-4529

“Smoke and Mirrors.” Whitworth University is pleased of offer a glimpse into the creative tour de force that comprises the art department faculty. From ceramics, to glass, to video projections, to good old-fashioned paint, the Whitworth faculty offers a wide range of media with a wide range of individual perspectives. Join us in celebrating what makes us…us. Through Febuary 11.

Chase Gallery at City Hall – 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 509-625-6079

“Only Time Will Tell: Riverspeak at the Chase.” Artists in all disciplines from Spokane and the Riverspeak Collective will show at the Chase Gallery. Riverspeak’s mission is to nourish and sustain participation in the arts while fostering a dialogue and building community. Participating artists and poets: Amia, Marti Bennett, Richard Bennett, Raja Bose, Josiah Brown, Nan Drye, Allen Duffy, Aaron Fink, Isaac Grambo, Laura Kaschmitter, Karen Kievit, Randy McCrea, Debbie McCulley, Ahmad Ejahali Mohammed, Tiffany Patterson, Megan Perkins, Jonathan Potter, Eighty Six, Jill Skeie, Jennifer Taylor, Daniel Von Lehe, Lisa Waddle, David Wakefield, and Ryan Weech. Through February 24.

Clearstory Gallery – 1202 N. Government Way, 509-624-2678

“Who is Otto Dix?” Clearstory Gallery is pleased to present, Matthaus Evangelium, an international show of thirty-two lithographs from perhaps the greatest German Expressionist artist of the first half of the 20th century, Otto Dix (1891-1969). Dix’s work focused on the margins of society. Deeply affected by the World Wars, his work reflected those experiences. Post World War II, his work reflected faith. These images reflect both. From the collection of Robert & Sandra Bowden. Live music and hors d’oeuvres. Through April 30.

Design Collaborative CoSharing Studio and Workspace – N. 204 Division, Suite E

“Portal – A Journey Through the Past” is an installation by Garric Simonsen of family photographs, postcards, and childhood drawings dating back over 100 years. Also on exhibit will be new encaustic and oil paintings.

Dodson’s Jewelers – 516 W. Riverside, 509-624-4163

“Healing Art” features the oil paintings of Rwandan artist Emmanual Nkuranga who is traveling from Rwanda for this show. Proceeds from the sale of his art will go to Healing Hearts of Northwest, a Spokane based group of heart doctors who provide heart procedures to Rwandan children and to Art with a Mission, and organization dedicated to helping Rwandan children through art. Through February 11.

 

Express Employment – 331 W Main Ave, (509) 747-6011

“Still Lifes and Landscapes.” Spokane native and graduate of Gonzaga, Kathy Gale is realist in today’s visual art world. Strong in drawing and design, her paintings lean heavily toward impressionism with and abstract quality. She continues to work in a direct method using oil on board, with subject matter ranging from still life to portraiture to landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Through February 29.

First Presbyterian Church – 318 S. Cedar, 509-747-1058 ext. 220

“A Celebration of Creativity” First Presbyterian Church has many artists connected to its congregation; some, though very accomplished, don’t exhibit regularly; others are familiar in many Spokane venues: Dorothy Fowler, Del Gish, John Plimley, Matt Boland, Betty Lukins, Sylvester Pecnick, Sue Zimmerman, and Dian Zahner. Media will include bronze, acrylics, watercolor, clay, textiles, photography, glass and more. Entrance and parking on the north side. Join us for a celebration of creativity.

Goldbay Art and Gold – 1505 N. Ash, 509-465-3229

“Art for Gold.” Western American Sculptures by Randy Mitchell are a fiber metal casting process featuring four types of finishes: bronze, gold, copper & silver. Pointillist paintings by Gregg Perrenoud are acrylic on canvas—amazing color and outrageous design.

Grande Ronde Cellars – 906 W. 2nd Ave., 509-455-8161

“Visual Stories.” Grande Ronde Cellars is hosting a collection of black and white photographs by Ira Gardner. The exhibit depicts visual stories about places where Gardner has lived and traveled. The work is a combination of landscape and social documentary photography featuring diverse images from time spend in LA, New York, Spokane and the Midwest. Through February 28.

Heart of Spokane - 2907 N. Monroe St, 443-4799

"Nature Applied": Beautiful metal mounted photographs of local flora and fauna by photographer Stacy Pelkie. Intriguing imagery using the metal to enhance the vibrancy of the image. Installed throught the end of February.

Irimi Arts and Antiques – 112 S. Cedar Street, 509-879-4619

“The American Tonalists: Tonalism was a style that emerged in the 1880’s when American artists began to paint landscapes shadowed in tone or mists. Moonlight rather than sunlight was the focus: dark with neutral hues. One of the most influential Tonalists was William Morris Hunt. Following Hunt were George Inness and James McNeill Whistler. Irimi Gallery is lucky to have an original William Morris Hunt on loan to share with Spokane. Live music by Laddie Ray Melvin. Through February 29.

Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University – 502 E. Boone, 509-313-6613

Jundt Gallery features “Jiri Anderle: The Baruch Foundation Gift. In the Arcade Gallery: Sahlin Foundation Collection. Featured artists: Jiri Anderle, Chuck Close, Dennis Cunningham, Manuel Isquierdo, Ibrahim Miranda, Roger Shimomura, Robert Stackhouse, Neil Welliver and John Wilson. Through March 10.

Kress Gallery at River Park Square Mall – 808 W. Main Avenue, 3rd floor behind the food court, 509-238-6989

How can one capture three-dimensional art in two dimensions? How can one make dance and make stillness dance? Director Suzanne Ostersmith and students of the Gonzaga University Dance Program celebrate the challenge with a visual arts exhibit titled, “The Essence of Dance.” Opening includes Live Dance Sculpture. Also in the food court, hear the “Big Bang Theory” Gonzaga’s premier A Capella Choir (5:30-7:30) and Odyssey 7th and 8th grade jazz band (7:30-9:30). Through February 27.

Nectar Tasting Room – 120 N. Stevens Street, 509-995-5431

“Expression of Hope, Strength and Joy” Local artists and photographers have paired with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise awareness of the wishes occurring in the community. The Make-A-Wish Foundation brings hope, strength and joy to a child with life threatening illness. Live music; Karrie O’Neill, singer and song writer, on acoustic guitar. Through February 29.

 

    

Main Market Co-op – 44 W. Main St., 509-458-2667

Please join us for art, music and so much more! Featuring local artist Jim Dhillon: Essentialism, “I immerse my brush metaphorically in a melting pot of what I have experienced and my imagination.” Taste of 2012 Trophée Mondial – World Trophy Accordion Competition: world renowned accordionist, Patricia Bartell along with other competitors, will be playing.

Market Place Wine Bar – 32 West 2nd Avenue, 509-979-2749

Featuring Joey Campbell. Joey’s unique and interesting perspective of outdoor landscape and photos features a variety of themes. From vivid color captured in the fall to the unique intricacy of a single snowflake, come experience and enjoy the photographic art of Joey Campbell. www.jlcphotography.us.com. Live music by Rob Bryson. Through February 29.

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture – 2316 W. First Street, 509-363-5344

“Dig It!: The Secrets of Soil” There are more living creatures in a shovel-full of soil than human beings on the planet, yet, more is known about the dark side of the moon than about soil. This exhibition reveals the complex world soils and how they support nearly every form of life on Earth. “Dig It!” Various activities included for all ages including a panel discussion with three guest curators from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Through September 22.

Pottery Place Plus – 203 N Washington, 509-979-8930

“In the Trees—Batiks” by Toni Spencer. This show is inspired by birds and trees of the Inland Northwest. Spencer has been a batik artist for thirty years but still feels like she is learning new ways to use the medium. Her work has been shown locally, regionally and as far away as New Mexico. Through February 28.

 

E.J. Roberts Mansion – 1923 W. First Ave., 509-486-8839

“Works by David Millican” David Millican began painting oil at seventeen. Interrupted by service in WWII and a career in Architectural Drafting and Design, he renewed his love of oils in 1998 and began painting classes with Glenise Moore. In the five years since classes ended David has been painting portraits, landscapes, ships, lighthouses and still life.

Saranac Art Projects – 35 W. Main Ave., 509-838-0157

“Shift” features Nancy Hathaway and Bradd Skubinna. Nancy Hathaway’s small scale paintings and drawings in oil and charcoal flesh out thought without language at the intimate intersection of psychological and physical space. Bradd Skubina exhibits large collages of colored plastics and foils from candy and food wrappers as well as site-specific floor arrangements of found objects. Through February 25.

Savory Restaurant: Spokane Aerial Performance Arts Live Performance – 1314 S. Grand Blvd, 509-435-1576

“Danza Aerea Nella Notte Rosa.” Combining the splendor of dance and acrobatics, Aerial Artists will perform high above guests at Savory Restaurant without mats or safety ropes of any kind! Performing on tissu from a single point 20’high, your senses will take in the artist’s beauty and grace of physical feats while flying through the air. Thrilling your emotions with flight, performers climb and contort before your very eyes. Shocking “wraps and drops” bring suspense to gravity defying routines.

Scout – 1001 West First, 509-869-2320

Visionary surrealism and inter-dimensional realms inspire the work of Liz Hamilton. This art is a psychological exploration of the subconscious often taking two or more themes and combining them, like the unification of dissimilar puzzle pieces. Liz refines the visual and conceptual intersections between photography and various mixed media. Liz participated in Terrain 2012 and the MAC-Terrain Collaboration, “Need: Want.” Through March 1.

Spokane International Film Festival – The Magic Lantern (25 W. Main) and AMC Theaters (Riverpark Square), 509-981 8982

“Spokane International Film Festival” will showcase over a dozen feature films from all over the world, including “Adventures in Plymptoons”, a film that documents the life and work of world-renowned animator Bill Plympton (5pm at Magic Lantern). SpIFF will also screen an “Animation Showcase” a program of animated shorts from various countries (Sat 12 pm @ AMC). For more information about films or schedule, please visit www.spokanefilmfestival.org.

Spokane Public Library (Downtown) – 906 W. Main Avenue, 509-368-1252

“Special Moments” features art realistic and Impressionistic oils from Spokane artist Lyn Bailey

STA Plaza – 2nd floor - 701 W. Riverside, 509-979-4813

First Night Spokane “Rising Stars” showcases the best and the brightest performing arts groups and visual artists from Spokane Public Schools and Gonzaga University

The Steam Plant – 159 S. Lincoln St., 509-995-9745

“About Face” By Melissa Carpenter. Melissa is a Spokane artist primarily working in acrylics. Her whimsical exhibition includes paintings that remind the view how we relate to the world and others through emotions. Complimentary samples of Steam Plant’s hand crafted beers and features regional wines available at the opening.

Tinman Gallery – 811 W. Garland Ave., 509-325-1500

“On Point(e)” Carl Richardson presents an exhibit on new photographs and drawings. The large scale black & white photos depict ballerinas in classic dance poses against an urban background—recognizable landmarks, railroad tracks, anonymous buildings. This popular art teacher from SFCC will also exhibit huge charcoal drawings to complete the black and white theme. Through February 18.

Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery – 115 S. Adams Street, 509-863-9904

“Two Guys Who Make Pots” features Mark Moore and Chris Kelsey. Handmade ceramic sculpture and pottery.

Vintage Hill Cellars – 319 West Second Avenue, 509-979-1273

“Wine-Speration” John Dunning has spent a lifetime making art. Currently he works in wood, copper and wine barrels, reclaiming materials into unique pieces, frequently incorporating lighting to create and inviting atmosphere. From wine barrel stave furniture to wall hangings, the inherent character of his work can be called wine-speration. Through February 24.

The Warehouse Gallery – 715 E. Sprague Avenue, Door 30 (East side of building)

“Art of the Automobile” and “The Joy of Travel” Wilford Murray exhibits over 50 photographic prints in “The Art of the Automobile” including several of the automobiles on display. Barbara Murray features photos from China, Burma and Bhutan. In addition there will be a continuous showing of the short video, “A-ha,” produced by Will and Barbara Murray. Hot spiced cider served Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Through February 29.

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org

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First Fridays are brought to you in partnership between the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID), and the Spokane Arts Commission www.spokanearts.org.

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