Community Calendar

Bring Your Outdoor Experiences In and Support Our Inland NW Natural Areas!
See & Collect Paintings of Our Inland NW Natural Areas by Artist LR Montgomery.

Opening Reception, Wednesday, June 24th, 5 PM - 8 PM.
At The MAC's Helen South Alexander Gallery.
Opening Includes Short Talks By Natural Area Leaders & LR Montgomery at 6 PM.

Show Dates - June 24 - July 29, during regular Museum Hours
Designated proceeds from sale of each painting will support Inland NW Natural Areas.

Join bookseller Lynn as she reads a variety of new books for children aged 3+.

New Moon Art Gallery presents “Pigments of Your Imagination - An Exhibition of Humor and Art”

First Friday, June 5th, 5-9pm.  Regular gallery hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 11-5

Please join us in bringing some levity and laughter to our community. This is our 2nd annual show with a theme of humor and we expect it to be as fun and fantastic as last year's. This show is the brainchild of our art collective member, Diane Rowen Garmire. We will be featuring the work of several local artists and gallery members. Bring a friend or 2 and please share this event with those who will enjoy an evening of lighthearted fun. 

1326 E Sprague Ave

509-413-9101

www.newmoonartgallery.com

The Gallery Entropy (101 N Stevens) presents Objets Vibrant: The Te of Trash. A solo exhibition by Dario Ré that explores material animacy through found art and assemblage. Show runs through June 29.

Inspire Washington is the state-wide advocacy organization for the cultural sector, promoting the value of science, heritage, and arts programming within every city, town, and hamlet. Washington just concluded the State Legislative Session in Olympia with new funding and opportunities for the cultural sector. Inspire Washington is excited to visit communities across the state for a share and listening tour, providing a thorough legislative overview and directions for accessing funding. From May 4 – June 26, 26 in-person and 3 virtual events will be held from San Juan Island to Wall Walla. To register for your free event, visit www.inspirewashington.org. Inspire Washington is grateful to its headlining sponsor, Allen Family Philanthropies and the King County regional sponsor, 4Culture. Additional support provided by ArtsWA and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The program includes:
A summary of 2026 state legislative session; including legislative wins and ongoing challenges, bills, agency budget requests, state resources, changes to retail sales tax laws, and more.
A summary of federal appropriations and legislative issues.
An overview of new legislation and funding opportunities including Building for the Arts, Heritage Capital, Local & Community Projects, grants, etc.
Resources for voter education events.
Overview of the state’s Cultural Access program and its opportunity for cities and counties.
Community conversations to understand current industry challenges, interests, and opportunities. The information collected will shape our state’s cultural 2027 State Biennium Agenda.
More information about the Inspire WA coalition including how to engage in policy development, advocacy, and how to engage with lawmakers and establish meaningful relationships with them.

Sherry Syrie is a mixed media artist and middle school art educator who is currently exploring abstract mixed media landscapes. She finds interesting images & materials to piece together in unique ways to create clean, beautiful, and original pieces.

Suzan LeDoux is a printmaker whose work is primarily inspired by the natural world and the beauty of flora & fauna. Through carving, she aims to capture the textures we observe in nature, and the intricate details that often go unnoticed.

Stop by Pottery Place Plus at 203 N. Washington St in the Historic Liberty Building this June to see their work ~ stop by PPP on First Friday June 5 from 5-8pm to meet Sherry & Suzan in person!

How do we keep our artistic enthusiasm alive? With Artistic Fresh Air! The Spokane Watercolor Society was founded in 1952 by a group of 12 professional artists. Our new SWS members have given us a breath of fresh air — Artistic Fresh Air. This exhibit is to showcase their talents and honor their contribution to the SWS. Stop by the Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building at 203 N. Washington St this June to see their work ~ stop by the First Friday Reception on June 5 from 5-8pm to meet the artists!

Bring Your Outdoor Experiences In and Support Our Inland NW Natural Areas!
See and Collect Paintings of Our Inland NW Natural Areas by Artist LR Montgomery.

Opening Reception, Wednesday, June 24th, 5 PM - 8 PM.
At The MAC's Helen South Alexander Gallery.
Opening Includes Short Talks By Natural Area Leaders & LR Montgomery at 6 PM.

Show Dates - June 24 - July 29, during regular Museum Hours
Designated proceeds from sale of each painting will support Inland NW Natural Areas.

Family Hour Community Night Live Music w/ John Firshi

Please join us on Wednesday, June 24th, at 6:00 PM, for an Artist Talk by Spokane artist and educator Carl Richardson in support of his exhibit “Cypher” at D2 Gallery. Carl will discuss the work in the show, his methods and motivations, and take questions from the audience. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear from, and talk to, an icon in the Spokane art world and educational community.