Community Calendar

Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and expressive lines. The main subject matter is planned, but everything else is intuitive: abstract blocks of color, tangled plants, a landscape disintegrating into the abstract. Katie wants her art to be wild and invigorating; to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates it.

In her own words, “My paintings explore storytelling through animals and their environment. I am continuously trying to expand, examine and capture my relationship to wildlife and their habitat; to create an open door for viewers to engage with the elements.”

Stop by the Liberty Gallery on First Friday Nov 7th from 5-8:30 to meet the artist and view Katie's beautiful paintings!

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and expressive lines. The main subject matter is planned, but everything else is intuitive: abstract blocks of color, tangled plants, a landscape disintegrating into the abstract. Katie wants her art to be wild and invigorating; to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates it.

In her own words, “My paintings explore storytelling through animals and their environment. I am continuously trying to expand, examine and capture my relationship to wildlife and their habitat; to create an open door for viewers to engage with the elements.”

Stop by the Liberty Gallery on First Friday Nov 7th from 5-8:30 to meet the artist and view Katie's beautiful paintings!

The Spokane Handweavers Guild invites the public to admire a stunning display of one-of-a-kind, handwoven items made by members and offered for sale for your own enjoyment or as unique holiday gifts. This FREE, two-day event takes place at the Barrister Winery in downtown Spokane. Choices range from household linens, such as kitchen towels and table linens, to scarves, shawls, other accessories, and more. There is something for everyone at prices for every budget. Your purchases help support the guild's community outreach and educational programs. www.spokaneweavers.org • www.barristerwinery.com

Stroll downtown Sandpoint along Cedar Street and 1st Avenue to enjoy 12 nonprofit-decorated trees displayed in local businesses. Passports ($20) guide you through the walk, enter you to win the Idaho Club Tree, and a $500 Downtown Gift Package—while 100% of sales support the nonprofits.

Sasha Barrett was born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, where he spent half of his childhood. He has been a resident artist at various clay studios across the country, as well as completing his MFA from the University of Montana in 2025. He states, “This exhibition is a portrayal of the last three-plus years of war on the soil of my homeland. Whether through the tactile properties of clay sculpture, the direct information delivery of documentary film, or actual artifacts and objects from the war, I hope this presentation of artwork leaves you with compassion and a deeper understanding of what Ukraine is fighting for.”

Join the Community Resource Envision Center Saturday, November 29th, for a free holiday celebration in downtown Sandpoint as part of the Festival of Trees. Friends & Family Day features photos with Santa, cookies and cocoa, a 4th-grade gingerbread contest, children’s crafts and activities, and live local entertainment—all in one joyful day for the whole community.

Katie Frey is a Spokane artist who primarily paints landscapes and animals. She has been teaching and creating art in Spokane for over 15 years, painting with bright colors and expressive lines. The main subject matter is planned, but everything else is intuitive: abstract blocks of color, tangled plants, a landscape disintegrating into the abstract. Katie wants her art to be wild and invigorating; to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates it.

In her own words, “My paintings explore storytelling through animals and their environment. I am continuously trying to expand, examine and capture my relationship to wildlife and their habitat; to create an open door for viewers to engage with the elements.”

Stop by the Liberty Gallery on First Friday Nov 7th from 5-8:30 to meet the artist and view Katie's beautiful paintings!

The Spokane Handweavers Guild invites the public to admire a stunning display of one-of-a-kind, handwoven items made by members and offered for sale for your own enjoyment or as unique holiday gifts. This FREE, two-day event takes place at the Barrister Winery in downtown Spokane. Choices range from household linens, such as kitchen towels and placemats, to scarves, shawls, other accessories, and more. There is something for everyone at prices for every budget. Your purchases help support the guild's community outreach and educational programs. www.spokaneweavers.org • www.barristerwinery.com

Stroll downtown Sandpoint along Cedar Street and 1st Avenue to enjoy 12 nonprofit-decorated trees displayed in local businesses. Passports ($20) guide you through the walk, enter you to win the Idaho Club Tree, and a $500 Downtown Gift Package—while 100% of sales support the nonprofits.