Art galleries

Washington

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – “3 Friends, Many Styles,” pastels, glass etching, pencil, scratchboard and oils by Franceen Hermanson, Charlotte Schacher and Marlys Seubert. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 195 N. 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 299-3414.

Avenue West Gallery - Bags and purses of various styles from record albums by Lisa Allen, with reception 5-8 p.m. March 16. Continuing: “Out of the Box,” pottery and painting by professional illustrator Dennis Smith; “The Strange Man and Ugly Baby,” by surreal paintings by Sean Ravercraft. Avenue West Gallery, 122 S. Monroe St., Spokane. (509) 838-4999.

Baby Bar - “The Planets and the Soundwaves,” works by Amia, through March. Baby Bar, 827 W. First Ave., Spokane. (509) 847-1234.

Barrister Winery - Barrister Winery - “It’s All About Rocks and Water … and Other Things,” watercolor paintings by Gay Witherspoon. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 993-9310.

BeGin! - Live entertainment from Eliza Rickman and DJ Audio Affiliated. All exhibits will be open. Light fare and adult beverages will be available. 6-8 p.m. today. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. Donation. (509) 363-5344.

Brews on Washington - “Art of the Covenant,” a show to benefit special needs children in India. Contributing artists include Chris Kelsey, Anna Schellin, Lisa Waddle, Gary McLeod, Chris Bovey and Steph Sammons. Brews on Washington, 7 S. Washington St., Spokane. (509) 795-8196.

Bryan Oliver Gallery - “Infinitesimal,” a site responsive installation by Gerri Sayler. Gallery is closed today. Whitworth University, Ernst F. Lied Center for the Visual Arts. (509) 777-3258.

Chase Gallery - Membership show for the Spokane Watercolor Society, juried by Dale Laitinen. Chase Gallery, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane. Free. (509) 625-6050.

Clearstory Gallery - “Who is Otto Dix?” Matthaus Evangelium, an international show of 32 lithographs from the collection of Robert and Sandra Bowden, through May 15. Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 N. Government Way. (509) 499-2678.

Dodson’s Jewelers - “Whimsical Wonders,” watercolors of Kathy Wildermuth. Dodson’s Jewelers, 516 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane. (509) 624-4163.

EWU Gallery of Art - “Original Weather,” an exhibition dedicated to ekphrasis, the connection between the conception of an artwork and the response of poetry, by Robert Tomlinson, through Thursday. Eastern Washington University Art Department auditorium, 140 Art Building, Cheney. (509) 359-2241.

Heart of Spokane - “Intricate Visions,” a myriad of lines and colors across the paper by Erica Horton. 2907 N. Monroe St. (509) 443-4799.

Jundt Art Museum - “Sahlin Foundation Collection,” large-scale prints by Chuck Close, Dennis Cunningham, Manuel Izquierdo, Ibrahim Miranda, Roger Shimomura, Robert Stackhouse, Neil Welliver and John Wilson, through Saturday. Prints by Czech printmaker Jiri Anderle, donated by the Baruch Foundation, through April 3. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. (509) 313-6611.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “Lasting Heritage,” using personal stories and human-made objects to articulate the spiritual and visceral links between ancient people, modern tribal people and their lands; “Seeing Impressionism: Europe, America and the Northwest,” in partnership with the Tacoma Art Museum; “Dig It!” The Secrets of Soil, an amazing interactive exhibit created by the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History and hosted by the Spokane Conservation District. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 456-3931.

On Sacred Grounds - “Travels, Treasures and Memories,” featuring watercolor, textile art and collages by Dian Zahner, with reception 2-5 p.m. March 25, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Hwy., Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Saranac Art Projects - “Escalation” video projections and drawings documenting the volatile language that surrounds our current political discourse by Scott Kolbo and Lance Sinnema, with closing reception 5:30 p.m. March 31. Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave., Spokane. (509) 363-5325.

South Perry Pizza - Oil on board by Sheila Grubb, through March 14; abstract paintings by Eric Rau and photography by Shallan Knowles, reception 5-7 p.m. March 15; South Perry Pizza, 1011 S. Perry St., Spokane. (509) 290-6047.

Spokane Convention Center - “Riverdance,” large scale painting representing the Spokane River ecosystem. Exhibit Hall Lobby, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6079.

Spokane Law Enforcement Museum - Artifacts, photos, portraits, badges, uniforms and other police mementos. 1201 W. First Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors and military, $3/students, $2/age 12 and younger. (509) 625-3352.

Tinman Gallery - “The Space Separating,” a collection of mixed media portraiture by Austin Stiegmeier. 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

WSU Gallery 2 - “Into the Woods,” an installation by Spencer Moody and Coco Howard, through March 29. Washington State University, 50172 Fine Arts Center, Pullman. (509) 335-8686.

Idaho

Art Spirit Gallery - Portraits on canvas by Dan Spaulding, with reception 5-8 p.m. today. Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID. (208) 765-6006.

Human Rights Education Institute - Local artists were asked to interpret and portray one of Mahatma Gandhi’s social sins as part of a two-year program at HREI, through 2012. 414 Mullan Ave., on the corner of the Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free, donations accepted. (208) 292-2359.

North Idaho College - Faculty Art Exhibit. Corner Gallery, Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 769-3276.

University of Idaho, Prichard Gallery - “Uncommon River,” features the work of Christo, Christine Destrempes, Raymond Ghirardo and Megan Roberts, Philip Govedare, C.S. Thayer, and Jen Torres. University of Idaho, 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 885-3586.

Third Street Gallery - “Arts and Travels,” showcasing works from travel destinations, through March 23. Moscow City Hall, second and third floors, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. (208) 883-7036.