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Spokane

Arbor Crest Tasting Room:

“Kent Henderson: Photography.” Photographs of Northwest subjects altered through Photoshop to enhance colors and shapes. Runs through Nov. 30. River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3761.

Area 58:

Outdoor kinetic sculptures by Roger Ralston, and indoor art by Karen Mobley, Garth Mudge and Tom Pickett. Runs through Dec. 15. 3036 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-0427.

Artisans’ Wares:

Featuring the finest in American-made craft by more than 150 regional and national artists. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31. River Park Square, second level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-6030.

Arts Commission Vacancies:

The volunteer advisory board of 16 arts-interested individuals now has 4 vacancies. Applications available at the Mayor’s office, 5th floor, Spokane City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. or at www.spokanecity.org. Deadline Dec. 1. (509) 625-6050.

ArtStyle Northwest:

A gallery and design studio featuring the work of its five owners, Jill Smith, Mike Neiman, Gay Waldman, Peter Jagoda and Jan Moulder. With art and fine craft pieces, the gallery is an educational center and a showcase for artful living. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment. 901 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-4070.

Avenue West Gallery:

Vibrant acrylic, watercolor and oil paintings by Elizabeth Scott. Runs through Nov. 30. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999.

Carr’s Museum:

Cars owned by Elvis and Jackie Gleason; the most elegant 1946 Chrysler Windsor in the world; multiple exhibits including WWII Complete Binnacle, anaconda and boa snakes over 13’ long, and one of only two bronze chess sets of its kind in the world; master works of Gordon C. Kibbe, Harold Balazs, Roch Fautch, Padeford, Marsha Marcuson, Ron Herron, R. Lending and William Hoffman. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., arrive no later than 3 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31, 2008. 5225 N. Freya St. $8/adults, $7/seniors, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 489-8859.

CenterPlace:

“Rik Nelson and Denise Bowles”: Found objects and recycled materials, on display in the entrance showcases through Nov. 28. 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 924-6560.

Chase Gallery:

“Paintings”: Works by Rick Garcia, Robert Kraut, Charlie Schmidt and Marvin Smith. Mondays, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050.

Clearstory Gallery at Life Center:

“Undone,” works of 12 artists demonstrating connection/disconnections of the soul regarding God. Runs through Dec. 31. 1202 N. Government Way. (509) 499-2678.

The Davenport Hotel and Tower:

Work of architect Kirtland Cutter (1860-1939). Also, contemporary works by Melville Holmes, woodcarvings by Petr Shiva and stained glass works by Susan Kim. Ongoing exhibit. Ask for complimentary brochures of the hotel’s “Historical Walking Tour” and “Art and Architecture” at the front desk. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Runs through Jan. 1. 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888.

Donzell Milam Portrait Sketches:

The artist will offer three-minute sketches for $10/person at Northtown Mall through December, with Santa Claus by request. Mondays-Fridays, 5-9 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Near the mall Christmas Tree. Runs through Dec. 30. 120 N. Wall. (509) 455-6589.

Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Sale:

Nov. 22-23. Painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, crafts, holiday and specialty items. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1727 E. 17th Ave. (509) 270-0796.

Gallery 1889:

Watercolors by Rhedi Williams Red. By appointment. 2124 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-4957.

Gallery of Thum:

Showcasing Brock Arthur and his renditions of the Gummy Bear Family. Also: Joyce Sonnabend, oils and watercolors, and Betty Bradley, watercolors. Runs through Nov. 30. Steam Plant Square, 159 South Lincoln, Suite 151. (509) 294-9234.

GU Cowles Rare Book Room:

“The Gospels in Nez Perce: The Evangelizing Work of Fr. Joseph Cataldo, S.J.” Featuring rare books and documents translated by Rev. Cataldo, founder of Gonzaga in 1887. Cataldo and fellow Jesuits translated the Gospels, prayers, catechetical texts and hymns into the native vernaculars of the individual tribes. The first half of the exhibition focuses on translations into Nez Perce and other languages of the New World. The second half puts these New World translations in the context of Jewish and Christian Scriptural translation. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Closed for holidays Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 24-31. Runs through Dec. 31. Foley Center Library, Gonzaga University. (509) 484-5562.

GU Jundt Art Museum:

“Geography/Geology,” new work by fine art faculty Mary Farrell and Terry Gieber. New work by Farrell includes drawings, intaglio and lithographic print combinations, woodcuts and monotypes. Gieber’s ceramics feature work from his Southwest Series: Tornado Jars, wood-fired vessels, chargers, and Storm Jars. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., closed Sundays. Runs through Dec. 17. Gonzaga University, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 313-6611.

GU Law School Chastek Library:

“On Justice: In Words and Images,” a product of collaboration between Gonzaga University Professor Mary Farrell and Gonzaga School of Law Professor John Morey Maurice. Farrell has interpreted Maurice’s essay about justice with a series of intaglio prints. Both the essay and 13 prints have been combined into a slip-cased book, which is limited to a signed edition of 250 copies. Runs through Dec. 1, Gonzaga University, 721 N. Cincinnati St.

Ink to Media:

Combined works of photographer Richard Bennett and painter Marti Bennett. Runs through today. 4 p.m.-8 a.m., 523 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 863-9125.

Japan Week Art Contest:

$100 will be awarded to the winning design which will be used to promote 2009 Japan Week. Entries should include: two colors only (black and one color of artist’s choice); any original Japanese traditional or modern theme design is acceptable; all entries must have complete contact information. Entries must be submitted by fax, email or mail to the Japanese Cultural Center by November 28th. For more information, contact Fumihiko Mori at (509) 328-2971, at jcc@mfwi.org or by fax at (509) 325-6540. Runs through Nov. 28. The Japanese Cultural Center, Mukogawa Forth Wright, 4000 W. Randolph Road 99224.

Kress Gallery:

“Intersections: Kay O’Rourke and Gina Freuen:” the sisters showcase their diverse bodies of work. O’Rourke’s bold and romantic oil or pastel compositions tell stories through color and image and are paired with Freuen’s quieter one-of-a-kind porcelain and stoneware vessels and a small series of digitally composed wall pieces. Part of the MAC’s Art@Work program. Runs through Jan. 4. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., third level.

Lillian Conn Antiques and Fine Art Gallery:

Features antiques, bronze sculptures by Dinah Carlson, oil paintings by Melville Holmes and hard to find limited edition prints. Also, Asian and European antiques. Permanent exhibit. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Jan. 1, 2009. 1001 W. Augusta Ave. (509) 329-1005.

Lorinda Knight Gallery:

Melissa Lang: “Oblique,” colorful abstract paintings and drawings based on her studies of the landscape. Runs through Nov. 29. 523 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 838-3740.

Nettleton’s Historic District:

Public sculpture installation. 14’ tall reclaimed steel and stainless steel plate sculpture features a circular bench for public use. A pendulum within the structure responds to changes in the wind. Designed and fabricated by industrial artist and Nettleton’s Addition resident Steffan Wachholtz. West Maxwell and Pettit Drive, south-west of AM Cannon Park.

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture:

“Dabblers, Divers, Murderers, Travelers: Birds of the Inland Northwest,” dozens of bird specimens gathered by hunters and bird club members, carefully mounted and preserved, will emerge from museum storage for an exhibit that connects early explorers’ descriptions, Native American stories and ornithologists’ methods of identifying birds and their songs ; “Living Legacy: the American Indian Collection,” displays all of the Manning American Indian Collection acquired in 1916, the founding collection of the MAC. It explores the legacy of “Victorian” collecting and the period during which Native Americans saw their cultural objects institutionalized in glass cases ; “River Pigs and Timber Beasts,” explores multiple facets of a key Inland Northwest Industry. Log brands, caulk boots, mess tent dishes, crosscut saws and plenty of stories make a lively introduction to an important topic ; “Toys! Toys! Toys!” A special team of guest curators - kids and their grandparents - explore childhood through a playful exhibit packed with expertly chosen antique toys from the permanent collection and contemporary toys drawn from very special private collections. Visit Father Christmas on Nov. 28-29 from 1-3 p.m. Photos available; Interactive tours of the historic Campbell House, which was built in 1898 by architect Kirtland Cutter: Tuesdays-Fridays, every hour on the hour between 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, every half hour between 12:30-3:30 p.m.; “Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices,” an ongoing exhibit of items related to Spokane’s history with periodic artifact changes. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31, 2008. 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

On Sacred Grounds:

“Vicki West: Home for the Holidays” artist reception and illustrator book signing with Shirley Antak “Till We Meet Again.” Runs through Dec. 31. 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Pottery Place Plus:

Mixed media paintings and encaustics by Daris Judd and mixed media and papier mache by Leata Judd. Runs through Nov. 30. 203 N. Washington, main floor of Auntie’s Bookstore. (509) 327-6920.

Rocket Bakery:

Betsy Gelvin: New Paintings: Juxtaposition of handwritten script and color. Acrylic on canvas. Runs through Dec. 30. 24 W. Main Ave.

Saranac Art Projects:

Harrell Fletcher and Marc Dombrosky, “Art Feeds the Homeless”: Two artists practicing different forms of social engagement by exploring conflicting ideas of place and marginalized communities as diverse as retirement homes and the streets. Runs through Dec. 27. Wed.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 25 W. Main. (509) 999-8529.

Spectrum Studio:

“Fall Harvest,” semi-annual show featuring sculptural assemblages by Elaine Barth, block prints by Gretchen and Romy Ehrsam, portraiture boxes by Brenda Everett, fabric dolls by Beth McElfish, dremel paintings by MaryJo McGraw, egg tempera paintings by Scott Melville, handmade beaded jewelry by Lisa Moss, collaged compositions by Joanne Tatman, and mixed media vignettes by Debra Valoff. Runs through Nov. 29. 33 W. 34th Ave. (509) 747-5267.

Spokane Art Supply Gallery:

Featuring the works of Shirley Bird Wright. Runs through Nov. 30. 1303 N. Monroe.

The Spokane Club:

“Val Frey: Asian Botanicals,” lush vegetation, dancing peonies, hibiscus and orchids of Southeast Asia captured in oils, watercolor and batik. Runs through Dec. 1. 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 459-4242.

Spokane Potters’ Guild:

Luis Montano, artist and teacher, displays jewelry, oil paintings, watercolors, and wheel-thrown pottery. Call for times. Runs through Nov. 30. 1404 N. Fiske St. (509) 532-8225.

Spokane Valley Library:

Autumn themed original oils and watercolors. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Runs through Dec. 5. 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 926-6288.

Steelhead Bar and Grille:

Works by local artist Matt Hamlin. Runs through Nov. 30. 218 N. Howard St. (509) 747-1303.

Tinman Gallery:

“Harold Balazs Celebrates 8 Decades”: Harold Balazs, who turned 80 in Sept., will show nearly 200 pieces of new artwork, salon-style, including enamels, mixed media sculptures, bronzes, graphite drawings, silkscreens and wooden creations. Show continues through November. 811 W. Garland. (509) 325-1500.

Whitworth University/Bryan Oliver Gallery:

Photography by Ross Sawyers, influenced by the increasing density of neighborhoods and housing and the tension created by living in small spaces and in close proximity to others. Runs through Dec. 5. Ernst F. Lied Center for the Visual Arts, Room 201. (509) 777-3258.

Coeur d’Alene

Angel Gallery:

Mary Maxam’s oil landscapes and fishing scenes along with Karolyn Roger’s finely crafted Native American cedar flutes. Open daily. Runs through Nov. 30. 423 Sherman Ave. (208) 665-7232.

Art Spirit Gallery:

Oil paintings by Mel McCuddin. Sponsored by Jim Slavin, Jr. of SDS Realty. Runs through Nov. 29. Art Spirit Gallery 415 Sherman Ave. (208) 765-6006.

Coeur d’Alene Public Library:

“Between Fences,” part of the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit Service Museum on Main Street program. A visual cultural history of fences and land use that examines how neighbors and nations divide and protect, offend and defend through the boundaries they build. Focusing on every region of the United States, the exhibit’s subjects include the defining of home, farm, and factory; the settling of the United States; the closing of the range in the South and its meaning to former slaves; and the making of fences, including a look at why Abe Lincoln became known as a rail splitter. Support provided by United States Congress. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 20. 702 E. Front. 208)769-2315.

Frame of Mind Gallery and Framing:

Paintings by Carrie Stuart Parks, Carl Funseth, Barbara Peretti, Jim Carkhuff, Nona Hengen and raku pottery by Bill Meehan. Tuesdays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Runs through Jan. 1, 2009. 119 N. Second St. (208) 667-6889.

La Muse Galerie d’Art:

Multi-media artist Jaquith A. Travis exhibits new paintings for the month of November, working in oils, watercolor and original digital imaging. Also on exhibit is Cheryl Burchell, David Clemons, Spencer Erlendson and Laurie Schafer. Runs through Nov. 30. 413 1/2 E. Sherman Ave. (208) 773-2456.

NIC Boswell Hall Corner Gallery:

“Sphere of Influence,” an exhibit of ceramics by Spokane artist Chris Kelsey. Runs through Dec. 12. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. (208) 769-3276.

Northwest Artists’ Co-op:

Featuring watercolors by Andy Sewell and sculptures and paintings by the newest co-op member, Patti Jouppi, as well as works by over 35 NW artists. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Nov. 30. 217 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-1464.

Studio 107:

Regional artists and locally designed jewelry. 107 N. Fourth St. (208) 659-0889.

Moscow/ Pullman

Moscow Food Co-op:

Zack Thurmond of Moscow shows acrylic paintings of nature vistas and sights around Moscow and the Palouse. Runs through Dec. 10. 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. (208) 882-8537.

Third Street Gallery:

“Gordon Talley: Prints, Paintings and Pastels,” oil pastels, etchings, monoprints and paintings, through today. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Moscow City Hall, second and third floors, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. (208) 882-3292.

University of Idaho/Prichard Art Gallery:

Two solo exhibitors: Sally Graves Machlis, associate professor of art and design, presents “The Chiayi Series,” contemporary brush paintings inspired by her sabbatical in Taiwan; Margot Quan Knight, a Seattle-based photographer, presents “Continuum,” fantastic photographs and video works capturing time, motion and reflection in our daily lives. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 31. 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 885-3586.

WSU Museum of Art:

“Wrapped in Tradition: The Chihuly Collection of Native American Trade Blankets,” featuring 80 vintage Native American trade blankets from the personal collection of the master of glass, Dale Chihuly, art from Chihuly’s Blanket Cylinder series, and vintage examples of Native American baskets from WSU’s Museum of Anthropology. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursdays, open until 7 p.m. Runs through Dec. 19. Museum of Art, Washington State University, Fine Arts Center, 100 Wilson Road, Pullman. (509) 335-1910.

WSU Museum of Art/Market Square:

“Central Core” by Richard C. Elliott. Features a large-scale installation with 51 reflective panels, each panel consisting of 1,000 bicycle reflectors. Corner of Grand and Main, Pullman. (509) 335-6282.

Eastern Washington

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn:

Exhibit of Fine Art Miniatures. Items created by resident artisans and friends of the barn in a wide variety of styles and mediums. Artists were challenged to reduce the size of their works. Brunch reception Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, free. Runs through Dec. 24. Highway 195, Uniontown. (509) 229-3414.

Bank Left Gallery:

“Las Mujeres Apasionadas,” composed of sculptures and drawings by Carol Bradford, whose art is deeply introspective and is a personal reflection of herself, her relationships and her life. Also photography by Peter Vincent whose work represents 40 years of artistic exploration of the American landscape, minimalist and formalistic abstract images and popular culture. Runs through Nov. 30. 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse, Wash. (509) 878-8425.

EWU Gallery of Art:

“Jennifer Scott: Surrender,” photography and mixed media works. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through Dec. 4. 140 Art Building, Cheney. (509) 359-7070.

Fire Memories Inc. Gallery:

A nonprofit fire museum, featuring the collection, preservation and exhibition of fire fighting equipment of all types and ages for historical, educational and safety purposes. Owned and operated by Robert and Carolyn Green. Open by appointment only or visit www.firememories.org. 3311 W. Jennings Road, Cheney. (509) 235-2888.

Jerry McKellar Sculpture Studio:

Limited-edition bronze and steel sculpture, by appointment only. Colville. (509) 684-2148.

The Old Hotel Art Gallery:

Othello Resident Elizabeth Reneau is the featured artist for November. She works almost exclusively in Crayola products. Runs through Nov. 30. 33 E. Larch St., Othello.

North Idaho/ Montana

Above the Rim Gallery:

“Hybrid,” hand-painted, hand-sculpted fish, representing larger stories of “greatest catches” by Val Carter; “Eighteen Months at Mann’s Lake: Artifact and Evidence” by Ellen M. Vieth, examines the relationship between romantic ideas of landscape and patriarchal dominance over what is viewed as sublime. Runs through Jan. 3. 513 S. Main, Moscow.

Dana Gallery:

“Northern Exposure”: Photojournalist Michael Gallacher’s Montana. A collection of Montana moments. Runs through Nov. 29. 248 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula.

Katherine Haynes Gallery:

“Autumn Art Exhibit”, featuring a variety of fine art and photography by area artists. Saturday - Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 65672 Highway 2, Bonners Ferry. Free. (208) 267-2570.

POAC Gallery:

“Anything Goes,” showcasing more than 40 regional artists who are members of the Pend Oreille Arts Council. Works include paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, basketry and art quilts. Runs through Nov. 30. Power House, 120 Lake St., Sandpoint. (208) 263-6139.