Community Calendar

Shotgun Studios proudly presents “Generations in Color,” a powerful new exhibition uniting the art of surrealist painter Roch Fautch and his daughter, Amberle. The show will be on view from September 5 through September 27, with an exclusive artists’ reception on Friday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.

Roch Fautch is an internationally celebrated surrealist painter and sculptor. Though largely self-taught, his expertise in diverse media—from concrete and fiberglass to intricate mold-building—has earned him worldwide recognition. A member of elite artistic societies like the International Surrealist Group, the Eurasian Art Union, and the Visionary Artist Society, Fautch's work has been a lifelong exploration of the subconscious mind.

Complementing her father’s intricate surrealism, Amberle brings a bold and soulful energy to the gallery. Her paintings are a direct reflection of her work as a musician - song writer with the same emotive harmonies and expressive spirit found in her acoustic blues-rock sound. Amberle and her husband Tone Madden perform regionally with their band called “Comin Home The Band.”

"Working with my daughter Amberle on this show has been an incredible experience," says Roch Fautch. "It's a joy to see our different passions—mine in surrealism and hers in music and painting—come together in one space." This unique collaboration, tied together by the theme “Generations in Color,” showcases the powerful connection between a father and daughter’s artistic journeys.

The public is invited to the artists’ reception on Friday, September 12, 6-9 pm at Shotgun Studios to meet both artists and celebrate this extraordinary fusion of art and legacy.

This celebration of Latino cinema is made possible through the collaboration of LUNAA, Seattle Latino Film Festival, Spokane Film Project, and Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF). Together, these organizations are bringing Spokane audiences a powerful evening of stories that highlight the diversity, artistry, and voices of Latino filmmakers.
The event is supported by Community Partner Hotel Ruby and sponsored by Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario.

Shorts from the Seattle Latino Film Festival.

Please join us for our annual fundraiser dinner with guest speaker Rob Curley, editor of The Spokesman Review.

The evening will feature a great speaker, paddle raise and dessert auction with proceeds supporting the work of Dishman Hills Conservancy to connect and protect the Dishman Hills.

We look forward to seeing you at the Center Place Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane WA 99216

Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Early bird tickets are $100 per person.

Early bird registration ends August 31st.

Please email Finola at events@dishmanhills.org if you need assistance with registration.

This years event will have a spotlight on our dynamic speaker, Rob Curley. The fund raising portion of the evening will NOT have an auction, rather the opportunity to support DHC during a paddle raise and dessert dash.

We will be discussing “The Saint of Bright Doors" by Vajra Chandrasekera at the September meeting.

This book club typically meets on the 4th Saturday of the month at Auntie’s Bookstore and is led by Ness. Please send any inquiries to vanessa@auntiesbooks.com

Northwest BachFest presents a concert featuring The Vega Quartet, the Quartet-In-Residence at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary performing with Grammy-Award winning Northwest BachFest Artistic Director Zuill Bailey in an exciting, diverse program of music spanning three centuries. They will play:
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 1 “La Chasse”
Anton Arensky String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35
Felix Mendelssohn Stringss Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1.

We’re writing a love letter to the art of dance and the diverse voices that bring it to life, and we invite you to join us. 

With Love From is an evening of professional contemporary dance featuring choreographic works by three artists from across the Western United States. As Vytal Movement Dance's first-ever concert dedicated to showcasing the work of guest artists, this performance is a heartfelt celebration of creativity, collaboration, and connection.

The evening will highlight the incredible work of guest choreographers Lexi Dysart from Southern California and Belle Baggs from North Idaho, along with a revival of a captivating piece by Vytal Movement’s Artistic Director Lexie Powell, performed for the first time in ten years.

Join us for an evening that honors movement, creative narrative, and the many voices shaping today’s dance landscape.

With Love From,

Vytal Movement Dance

Juried Show • Raffle • Demos • Happiest Holiday Contest • Wood Turnings

Heatherann Woods' debut solo exhibition explores perspective and perception in atmospheric oil paintings by capturing ephemeral light from familiar views in the Spokane region. She invites the viewer to not only step into the space and be moved, but also engage with fellow viewers, initiating conversations, by questioning the concept of "realism" and how we project expectations instead of receive information based on personal experience.

When Yasuko Mayhew started ceramics 18 years ago, she made an instant connection working with clay that allowed her to express her love and admiration for all types of beautiful little creatures. In the process of portraying animals, birds, fish, or amphibians realistically, she challenged herself to transform hard and heavy clay to look light, warm, rough, smooth, or fragile, to allow each piece to come to life with a "soul", because as Yasuko says, "creating an animal piece is a very solemn, quiet moment, like a prayer".

Stop by Pottery Place Plus in the Historic Liberty Building this Sept to enjoy her new enchanting ceramic world. Stop by on First Friday on Sept 5th between 5pm-8pm to meet Yasuko in person!