May 20 Monday
Come visit the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum to experience a special exhibit that guides you in discovering the history of fairs in our region, starting in 1886, that led up to Expo ’74 being held in Spokane. Then, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world’s fair in the Lilac City, with signs, original gondola cars and more from the 1974 event!
The Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and prices range from FREE to $7.00. Please visit the website for additional information. https://www.spokanevalleymuseum.com/
In May 2024 the Liberty Gallery hosts a preview show of artwork by artists who participate in the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour (LSRAST), which celebrates its 17th year in 2024! Every year, on the last Saturday in September, thousands of people come from far and wide to meet about 50 artists, exhibiting their art at working studios across the magnificent Little Spokane River Valley. It's an absolutely gorgeous setting that people love, admire and appreciate.
This year, the LSRAST show will be held on Saturday, September 28th, one day only from 10 am to 5 pm, and includes artists exhibiting at four art studios: Gina Freuen, Jill Smith, Maggie Andersen and Collista Krebs.
The Liberty Gallery preview show gives collectors a sneak peek at the art and a chance to meet Little Spokane artists, and provides the opportunity to purchase art without having to wait until September. Our preview will be available for your viewing from April 28 – May 25; the opening night reception to Meet the Artists is Friday May 3 from 5-8 pm. Stop by the gallery in the Historic Liberty Building this May '24 to see the show!
For Adult Students
$48 + $25 material fee
Monday, May 20, 2024
12 – 4 p.m.
This four-hour workshop is a discussion and exploration of ways to reduce the toxic footprint that art supplies produce. Many of these ideas will also reduce art supply cost and waste.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment.
3 SESSIONS · MONDAYS, MAY 6, 13, AND 20 • 5:30 TO 7 PM
Teens & Adults · Take a trip down memory lane for the 50th anniversary of Expo ‘74 in this three-session poetry and short prose workshop with local writers Benjamin Van Voorhis and Leah Dawdy. The first two workshop sessions will include discussions about the craft of writing, as well as prompts, readings, and images based around the history of Spokane that will inspire you to create work celebrating the city’s growth and change. In the third meeting of this workshop, edit and refine your writing generated from the earlier prompts alongside other participants with the help of our project leads.
Participants’ final pieces will be published in a professionally-bound book featuring original art. Participation in the first two sessions of this workshop and community event release will be asked of all participants who are able to attend. Registration for this program is free thanks to financial support from Spokane Arts and the City of Spokane. Donations are still welcome via your registration, which supports other Spark Central programming, keeping costs free for our community.
Book project writing workshop dates: 5/6, 5/13, and 5/20 for an optional revision session, all from 5:30 - 7 PM. Register today to attend!
Learn about dementia, meet others dealing with the same struggles, and learn how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Join us for a class about how to prepare for a financial emergency from First Interstate Bank. Participants will work with a provided booklet and have a chance to ask the presenter questions.
Every Monday night John Firshi leads local and traveling musicians on traditional and modern blues tunes.
May 21 Tuesday
Lost in the jungle, a tiny baby is cared for by the animals that live there. Under their guidance, Tarzan becomes adept at living in the wild. His world gets turned upside down, however, with the arrival of a "civilized" woman who wants to study him. Enjoy this Disney rendition of Tarzan, live on stage at Spokane Children's Theatre. Performances run May 17-June 2, with shows beginning at 7 pm on Fridays and 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition Aren’t We All…., May 16 through June 7, 2025. Eastern Washington University’s annual BFA Senior Exhibition features the work of graduating seniors enrolled in EWU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. This exhibition includes the work of seven BFA candidates working in a variety of media and styles. Participating artists include: Carly Ellis, Perennial “Renn” Francis, Amanda Frost, Lily Henderson, Katie Rose, Katherine Kneafsey & Jean Marshall.
Show run: 5/17/24 - 6/7/24Opening Reception: 5/17/24, 5-7pm
Gallery Hours: M-F, 9am -6pm