Community Calendar

Step into the world of a Samurai and experience the armor, weaponry, and personal items that comprise "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset." Dedicated to the powerful military class that ruled Japan for nearly 700 years, each item tells a story through its master craftsmanship and individual details. "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset" is organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert, Italy, in cooperation with the EDG, USA. The MAC is closed Mondays.

Through collage-like layers of detail, Washington-based artist Andrea Joyce Heimer reconstructs tangled memories of her upbringing in rural Montana. The artist combines autobiography, fantasy, and dark humor to explore themes of loneliness and belonging. *The MAC is closed Mondays.

Image courtesy of the artist and Megan Mulrooney.

This event showcases water media artists from the Inland Northwest and across the nation, and is juried by renowned artist Michael Holter. Awards in excess of $2000 will be awarded at the Reception being held on Sunday April 13, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Helen South Alexander Gallery (The MAC Annex). Admission to THIS gallery is free. We invite you to come and celebrate this talented group of water media artists and their diverse styles--it is an inspiring "friends and family" event. Exhibition is open during The MAC hours. Closed Mondays.

In May 2025 the Liberty Gallery features new mixed media works by Tracy Poindexter-Canton in a show titled "Vignettes & Wanderings". This is an exciting new collection of mixed media works by Tracy inspired by poetry and prose. Through layers of color, texture and form, each piece reinterprets literary moments in a visual way. Viewers are invited to explore the connections between storytelling and art, offering a fresh perspective on popular narratives and familiar themes. The First Friday Reception to Meet the Artist is May 2 from 5-8:30pm.

Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery is hosting Darya J. Pilram for the month of May. She will be exhibiting ceramic works she has repaired using the art of Kintsugi. “Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics by joining the pieces with lacquer and gold or silver powder. It’s a practice that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the history of a broken object." Following an apprenticeship in Japan to learn the art, and a recent internship at Spokane's "HIVE," Darya is currently an inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellow serving in Spokane, WA and Coeur d’Alene, ID. Regular gallery hours through month of May are Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM. Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 5 - 8 pm and Saturday, May 3, noon - 4.

"Grow Like a Tree" is a book for curious children of all ages, exploring the life cycle of trees and the role forest fires play in this process. Each illustration is a collage of paper cutouts painted with foraged ink on watercolor paper. The foraged materials include copper, sumac, horse chestnut, chokecherries, and a railroad spike. The items were found on the forest floor and throughout the urban jungle. The goal for the book & exhibition is to inspire everyone to dwell in wonder at the lifeworld around them. Opening Reception: May 2, 5-8p

You'll be captivated by our two artists this month: bari has concentrated on watercolors since 2003; you'll see a wide spectrum of subjects and styles. Arlie Benegar has been painting landscapes with oils for a number of years. Always high quality work, Arlie has been a regular winner in RRAFA shows. Take this opportunity to chat with the artists May 2nd from 4-6pm

Show Description:
Three artists explore technology's impact. Sarah Barnett's oil paintings examine medical procedures and surveillance, questioning technological invasiveness. Joe Hedges merges traditional painting with new media devices, investigating physical-digital intersections. Reza Safavi's interactive installations probe human consciousness. The exhibition contemplates the fusion of technology and humanity, and its implications for our future. Visitors are invited to experience these works in dialogue with each other, creating a multi-layered meditation on how emerging technologies reshape our understanding of human identity and potential.

Artists:
Sarah Barnett, Joe Hedges, Reza Safavi

Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict.

Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George and Ira Gershwin and a fresh, sophisticated book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. The show’s timeless musical numbers include “I Got Rhythm,” “‘S'Wonderful,” “But Not For Me,” “The Man I Love,” “Shall We Dance?” and “(I’ll Build A) Stairway To Paradise.”

Show Description:
Three artists explore technology's impact. Sarah Barnett's oil paintings examine medical procedures and surveillance, questioning technological invasiveness. Joe Hedges merges traditional painting with new media devices, investigating physical-digital intersections. Reza Safavi's interactive installations probe human consciousness. The exhibition contemplates the fusion of technology and humanity, and its implications for our future. Visitors are invited to experience these works in dialogue with each other, creating a multi-layered meditation on how emerging technologies reshape our understanding of human identity and potential.

Artists:
Sarah Barnett, Joe Hedges, Reza Safavi