Community Calendar

Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. That's the case of the Wyeths. This exhibition presents works by N.C. Wyeth, one of America's finest illustrators, his son, Andrew, an important realist painter, Andrew's son, Jamie, a popular portraitist, plus members of the extended family. Visitors will see more than 60 paintings and drawings by the Wyeths from the Bank of America's important and impressive collection.

The MAC's 38th ArtFest is Spokane's largest juried art and fine craft fair, and the unofficial start to summer! Presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), ArtFest takes place this year on the MAC's front lawn/campus in Browne's Addition. There will be 75 artists' booths, live music performances, six food trucks, a beer garden with BrickWest beer and a variety of wines and other beverages, plus the ever-popular Make-It-Art children's art area. This is a free event, and all art revenue goes directly to the artists. Visit www.artfestspokane.com for a list of artists, music performance times, etc. ArtFest is Friday, June 2, 10 am to 7 pm, Sat., June 3 from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sun., June 4 from 10 am to 5 pm

From the beginning people have relied on myths and legends to give explanation of the world around them. From providing a framework for understanding natural phenomena, to giving voice to every step in the journey of life from birth, to death traditions, myths and legends give us context, keeping us steady as we take each step toward the future, the unknown. Today we also have our myths & legends, we call them psychology, or biology, or science. Names change, but the stories remain.

For this show, Esther focused on re-telling these ancient tales in a new light, using her own unique style and imagination to bring them to life. Whether you are a fan of science fiction & fantasy, or simply a lover of great storytelling, you will find something to inspire and delight in this collection.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building in June to experience this great show ~ open daily from 11am to 7pm. The First Friday reception is June 2, 2023; 5pm–9pm.

Pottery Place Plus is pleased to present Spokane mixed media artist Ann Austin and Liberty Lake fiber artist Dianne McDermott as our guest artists in June '23.

Ann uses the found beauty and repeating patterns of the natural world in her collage and mixed media, overlaying and combining colors & patterns in the manner of a puzzle coming into focus with each new piece. She incorporates found images and papers, and also her own monoprints and photos, resulting in a visual and emotional experience that brings a moment of joyful surprise.

Dianne uses her art background as an illustrator and graphic artist in designing her backpacks, purses & bags. She often researches designer fabrics to compile a theme, then adds beadwork and embroidery to the uniqueness of each creation.

Stop by our shop & gallery this June to view the work of Ann Austin & Dianne McDermott ~ we are located in the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St in downtown Spokane.

This annual event presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates features furniture, china and glassware,pictures, household goods, clothing, electronics, books/cds all at fantastic prices. Proceeds go to support the Spokane Symphony

How Hawaiʻi became the epicenter of the biotech seed industry, and how a resistance movement arose to confront the industry’s power.

Join us and Andrea Brower to learn about her book Seeds of Occupation, Seeds of Possbility: The Agrochemical-GMO Industry in Hawai'i!

Sunday, June 4th at 5pm at Auntie's Bookstore (402 W Main Ave).

This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP at https://www.auntiesbooks.com/event/agrochemical-gmo-industry-hawaii-andrea-brower!

About the book

Hawaiʻi is a primary site for development of herbicide-resistant corn seed and, until recently, was host to more experimental field trials of genetically engineered crops than anywhere else in the world. It is also a node of powerful resistance. While documentaries and popular news stories have profiled the biotech seed industry in Hawaiʻi, Seeds of Occupation, Seeds of Possibility is the first book to detail the social and historical conditions by which the chemical-seed oligopoly came to occupy the most geographically isolated islands in the world and made the soils of Hawaiʻi the epicenter of agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology testing.

Andrea Brower, an activist-scholar from Hawaiʻi, examines the consequences related to genetically engineered seed development for Hawaiʻi’s people and the social movement that has risen in response. With insights beyond the islands, Seeds of Occupation, Seeds of Possibility illuminates why visions for a radically better world must be expanded by intersectional and systemically oriented movements.

About the author

Andrea is an activist and scholar from the island of Kaua'i, where she's been active in movements for environmental justice, food sovereignty, and decolonization. She is the principal instructor in the Solidarity & Social Justice program in the Department of Sociology at Gonzaga University.

Mindful Self Compassion 8-week course
Based on the groundbreaking research of Kristin Neff and the clinical expertise of Christopher Germer. MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding.
Learn mindfulness, connectedness, and kindness to self through interactive instruction, meditation, experiential exercises, and group discussion.

The Cutter Clutter is an annual event held Monday-Wednesday-Fridays from June 5th to Sept 9th from 9am-4pm please call to let us know you are coming. Your donations are welcome anytime after June 1st through Sept. 9th. If while you are here and you find something just make an offer and take it home for your collection. Please No electronics, no large appliances or clothes accepted. We are thankful for your donations.

Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. That's the case of the Wyeths. This exhibition presents works by N.C. Wyeth, one of America's finest illustrators, his son, Andrew, an important realist painter, Andrew's son, Jamie, a popular portraitist, plus members of the extended family. Visitors will see more than 60 paintings and drawings by the Wyeths from the Bank of America's important and impressive collection.

From the beginning people have relied on myths and legends to give explanation of the world around them. From providing a framework for understanding natural phenomena, to giving voice to every step in the journey of life from birth, to death traditions, myths and legends give us context, keeping us steady as we take each step toward the future, the unknown. Today we also have our myths & legends, we call them psychology, or biology, or science. Names change, but the stories remain.

For this show, Esther focused on re-telling these ancient tales in a new light, using her own unique style and imagination to bring them to life. Whether you are a fan of science fiction & fantasy, or simply a lover of great storytelling, you will find something to inspire and delight in this collection.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building in June to experience this great show ~ open daily from 11am to 7pm. The First Friday reception is June 2, 2023; 5pm–9pm.