Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Take in diverse live performances, including music, dance and theatre and don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Downtown has to offer.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM

OUR FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS!

For more information on Arbor Crest Wine Cellars click here.

First Friday, August 5, 2011, from 5-8 pm.

All venues are open from 5-8pm unless otherwise noted.

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ADAMS STREET AREA

BARRISTER WINERY, 1213 W. RAILROAD AVENUE

Presenting the works of Spokane artist, Brendan Genther, Escapism: A Journey through Texture and Color. Artist’s reception at 5pm, with Beacon Hill's Bistro Buffet 6-8pm. Music by "Lonesome" Lyle Morse, acoustic blues from 7-10pm.

JOSEFINE’S SALON CONCEPTS, 154 S. MADISON, STE 102

Featuring artists Ben Joyce & Jennifer Gray. Ben's work is a unique interpenetration of plant life. Jennifer will be showing life size mix media sculptures of the human body. Step back in time with the up beat sounds of Jazz from 6 foot Swing.

KOLVA SULLIVAN GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET, SUITE A
Presenting multi media artist Austin Stiegemeier, Persona: “Persona is a collection of life-sized portrait-stickers. The work catalogues time spent with each individual.” Reception 5-9pm.

TRACKSIDE STUDIO CERAMIC ART GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS STREET
Trackside Studio Ceramic Art Gallery features work by Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore.

 

CARNEGIE SQUARE AREA

FRENCH QUARTER, 1311 W. SPRAGUE
Wine and Chocolate Tasting. Try our wine finds and pair them with our chocolate selections. Brad Keeler will be playing, blues/ bluegrass!

IRIMI ART AND ANTIQUES, 112 SOUTH CEDAR
Red light District 20th Century--from Awe to Just Awful. Come and see a truly unusual collection of lighting: Art Deco slip shades, boudoir and bakelight skyscrapers, fabulous nudes from the 30’s and well, interesting, offerings from the 50’s. The Tiki Lamp Lives on. . . Join us to vote for the tackiest light and enter a raffle to be given the winning piece!

WHITESTONE WINERY, 115 S. CEDAR
Enjoy an array of metal works and art by Paul Kuhlman as well as classic original and cover tunes by Michael Dwyer!

DAVENPORT HOTEL AND STEAM PLANT AREA *

BABY BAR, 827 W. 1st AVE. (directly behind Neato Burrito)
Featuring the art of Andrew Hanson.

THE DAVENPORT HOTEL/PEACOCK LOUNGE, 10 S. POST ST.
Come enjoy Contemporary, Jazz, and Pop hits by Nichole Lewis in our Peacock Lounge.

GRANDE RONDE CELLARS, 906 W. 2nd (across from the Steam Plant)
Featuring Northwest paintings by Carlene Schwab. Artist reception from 5-7pm.

DOWNTOWN CORE AREA

FIRST FRIDAY FAVORITE WINNERS!

ARBOR CREST TASTING ROOM, 808 W. MAIN, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 3RD LEVEL
Featuring work by Larisa Amland, a freelance illustrator, painter, and multimedia artist. Larisa recently graduated with a Fine Art degree and moved to Spokane. She loves looking for art in unexpected places and always carries a sketchbook. Music by Just Plain Darin.

 

 

ARTISANS’ WARES, MAIN & WALL (2nd level, next to the sky-bridge to Macy’s)
Featuring nature inspired oil paintings and watercolors by Olympia artist Peggy Wilson. Artist’s reception 5-9pm.

 

BRICK WALL GALLERY, BENNETT BLOCK, MAIN & HOWARD (2nd Floor skywalk level)
Brick Wall Gallery will be featuring Seattle photographer Jesse L. Young. Open until 8:30pm.

 

 

CHASE GALLERY, 808 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. (use Post Street Entrance after 5 p.m.)
“Humor”: A group exhibition featuring work by Robin Dare, Larry Ellingson, Cathy Fields, and Dara Harvey. Artist reception.

FIRST NIGHT SPOKANE AT RIVER PARK SQUARE,
808 W. MAIN AVE.

First Night Spokane's "Rising Stars" is back with the amazing "Bubbillusionist", Jarom Watts. Jarom is a multiple Guinness World Record Holder and has dazzled audiences of all ages with his amazing bubble magic. See soap bubbles turned into a twisted tornado along with other mesmerizing feats! River Park Square Atrium 7-9pm.

KATZE BOUTIQUE, 720 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.
Garden Gate Series: Collaborative works by photographer Gay Waldman and fabric artist Louise Kodis. Hand Painted Photographs by Waldman with Pieced and Machine Stitched "Matting" by Kodis.

THE KRESS GALLERY, RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE. (Third Floor)
The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Art @ Work Gallery in collaboration with River Park Square’s Kress Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition: “Then & Now” works on paper by Robert Kraut. Light refreshments.

MADELEINE'S CAFE & PATISSERIE, 707 W. MAIN
Come enjoy and evening out at Madeleine’s and listen to live music by Spare Parts on the patio. Featuring artist Matt Smith’s Avant-garde oil paintings and watercolor abstractions.

NECTAR TASTING ROOM , 120 N. STEVENS (Main & Stevens)

Join us at Nectar where you can see several new pieces created by Spokane artist Bill Werle and enjoy the music of Maxie Ray Mills. Music starts at 6:30. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Over 40 wines on the menu from 5 Washington wineries.

SEQUEL RESALE BOUTIQUE , 413 W. RIVERSIDE AVE. .

Presenting Figures and Faces: Oil and collage paintings by Medical Lake artist Miriam Morgan. Artist reception. Refreshments will be served.

SOULFUL, SOUPS & SPIRITS LOUNGE, 117 N. HOWARD ST.

Featuring artist Chris Dosher, a nationally competitive glass blower and photographer. His work consists of glass pieces and a creative insight to glass through photography. Live music on the patio.

STEELHEAD BAR & GRILLE, 218 N. HOWARD

Robert Sevilla Naudon, formerly a Dreamworks animator and Rose Parade float builder, displays his personal studies, experiments, and mix media ideas. Robert currently makes his home in Spokane and is a full time designer and fabricator of architectural metals.

EAST DOWNTOWN AREA

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS, 331 W. MAIN

Featuring the contemporary work of Fine Art Photographer Cody Erickson. Playing with light, shape and texture, Erickson gives life to the ordinary and intrigues the viewer into wanting more. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I simply lend mine for all to see."

LEFTBANK WINE BAR, 108 N. WASHINGTON

Over 60 wines by the glass. Come enjoy some good wine, good food, amazing art by Nicholas Griego and wonderful music by Stephanie H! Happy Hour 3-6pm Live. Music 8-11pm.

LUIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 245 W. MAIN AVE.

Featuring art by Jeff Kendall and music by singer/songwriter Pamela Benton in our lower banquet rooms. Enjoy our Free Parking in the back after 5pm, our featured wine specials and some great live music! 6-9pm.

THE ONION, 302 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.

Featuring unique 3-dimensional art of Shanda Woodward which incorporates reclaimed objects and vintage jewelry, Special Happy Hour menu. 5-9pm.

POTTERY PLACE PLUS GALLERY, 203 N. WASHINGTON (main floor of Auntie’s)

Presenting award-winning photography by Don Sewell from the Pacific Northwest, Western states and Canada. Also featuring bronze sculptures by Oregon artists Tim & Nickie Norman. Artist reception from 5-9pm. Refreshments will be served.

SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE, 404 W. MAIN

Indulge all of your senses. Artwork by local painter Katrina Hughes Brennan, special 5 course menu, each course created by a different Santé chef, and live music by guitarist John Zientek.

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA –WEST END *

AVENUE WEST GALLERY, 122 S. MONROE

Presenting the Second Annual Juried Exhibition of Painting and Ceramics at Avenue West Gallery. A reception to meet the artists and three prizewinners in each category form 5-9. Music by Gary Burris. New member, photographer Jason Phipps will also be exhibiting. Refreshments.

MARTIN WOLDSON THEATER AT THE FOX, 1001 W. SPRAGUE
Fun at the Fabulous Fox! Live music, selections from Art @ Work from the MAC in the wonderful art deco theater for viewing and food and drink specials in the First Avenue Bistro will make a great stop on the First Friday tour.

 

FIRST AVENUE AREA – EAST END

BREWS ON WASHINGTON, 7 S. WASHINGTON ST.
Featuring artist Stephanie Sammons, "Cowboys and Innocents", a series of colored pencil portraits in mixed media/ found object frames. Live music by Carson Liberace & Gorilla & Rabbit with Chicken.

HURTADO | HISSOG DESIGN GROUP, 107 S. HOWARD, SUITE 400 (NAI Black Building)
Featuring artist Christina Rothe. Christina uses a technique of layering threads of various weights to create the illusion of an intricately textured woven fabric piece.

J.F. THAMM GALLERY, 11 S. WASHINGTON ST. (in the historic Hutton Building)
"Through the Window": "Art Is ...at the Hutton" window project. Featuring artists Ildiko Kalapacs, Mikhale Rogers, Vanessa Perez, Ida Brown, Ralph Noll, Nicholas Greigo, Jamaali Roberts.

NORTH BANK AREA

CHOCOLATE APOTHECERY, THE FOUR MILL, 621 W MALLON AVE., STE 419

Presenting works by Chloe Johnson, owner of Enable photography, a young, lively artist in our area who can conquer many art forms. Come and see her lovely art and sample chocolates!

CATERINA/LONE CANARY WINERY, 905 N. WASHINGTON

Back by popular demand, the Schuyler Asplin Jazz Quartet from 6-9pm. Work by metal sculptor, Rick Davis. Cheese plates for putchase by Saunders Cheese Market to enjoy with your glass of wine.

WORLDS OF WONDER, THE FOUR MILL, 621 W MALLON AVE

You are invited to a retrospective art exhibit in the Flour Mill atrium. This event is to recognize the multi-faceted talents of Sandi Ashton an award-winning artist who has painted and sold over a thousand paintings in the 1970’s and 80’s and at the peak of her career worked in six mediums. She has also published three books. Samples of her work in various mediums as well as her books will be on display at the reception. Refreshments will be provided.

 

 

SOUTH DOWNTOWN AREA

BARILI CELLARS, 608 W. 2ND AVENUE
Join Barili Cellars from 4pm-9pm and enjoy our four newly released wines, unique colorful paintings and mixed media collages by Emma Jane Kimmell, and live music by Robert Weigle. So we hope you will visit the winery to enjoy four great wines, art, live music, and snacks.

MARKET PLACE WINE BAR, 32 WEST 2ND AVE.
Please join us for an evening of wine, art and music! We’ve just released THREE new wines: Viognier, VEBA Rouge and VEBA Blanc. Featuring work by Dean Davis and music by Karrie O’Neil – Musician.

ROBERT KARL CELLARS, 115 W. PACIFIC AVE.
Featuring still life oil paintings by Mary Kay Bakken. Music by née Milot.

SECOND SPACE GALLERY, 610 W. 2nd AVE.
Mosaic Fellowship presents a delightful art show featuring puci (oils) and Jill Skeie (watercolor, acrylic, and poetry). Please come enjoy!

VINTAGE HILL CELLARS, 319 W. 2ND AVE.
Photographer Ken Parks, presents "Orchids to Architecture" ...A display of photos from his wife's passion for orchids... to a display of photos from his own passion for local architecture. Join us to taste pre-release versions of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Walla Walla Valley.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

MAIN MARKET CO-OP, 44 W. MAIN

Please join us for an evening of wine, music and food. Wine tasting with Knippratch Cellars, music by The Terrible Buttons, a blues and folk band with a little added darkness, and samples from out deli.

SARANAC ART PROJECTS , 25 W MAIN

Nearly Naked,” an exhibition of ceramic arts by Matt Boland. Matt’s work will detail the human as alien, the benign as monster. Also featuring performance art project by Bernadette Vielbig. Bernadette tasks of cataloguing previously used parts from her installations. Come and see the work(er) as the space will change consistently.

SPOKANE REGIONAL VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER, 201 W MAIN

Please join us at the Visitor Center. Not only will we have great art and some sweet treats, we have a ton of information about Spokane and vacationing in our region! Come check out what we have to offer.

 

WEST DOWNTOWN AREA

ITALIA TRATTORIA, 144 S. CANNON STREET.

Featuring painter/printmaker Eric Rau who uses an abstract-expressionist style to represent the relationship between humans and nature and the places we inhabit and photographer Shallan Knowles. Her work captures images of nature's impermanence—magical places, brilliant colors, delicate details, intricate patterns, and the wildness of light.

ROBERTS MANSION , 1923 W. FIRST AVE.

Come see works by Altha Budny. A watercolor artist and member of the Spokane Watercolor Society. Learn about her journey from her first art lesson to her current project illustrating two children’s books. Her goal is to “Paint the beautiful connection between God and everything; the rainbow colors.”

 

* Located in the Davenport District – DavenportDistrict.org

 

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First Fridays are brought to you in partnership between the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID), and the Spokane Arts Commission www.spokanearts.org.

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