First Friday

Venues open 5-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

1900 and Gestalt Studio - Artwork by Oana Barac-Matei, combining illustrations and collages; light refreshments, 6-8:30 p.m. 114 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1900.

Arbor Crest Tasting Room - Heavily textured and collaged backgrounds by Carrie Vielle are intriguing complements to her fluid, graceful figures. River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3903.

Avenue West Gallery - “Expressions of Wire and Paint” by Katie Densley; “Art Meets Science” by Mike Folsom. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999.

Baby Bar - “Constant Motion,” new artwork by Nory. Music by the Brothers Ov Midnite. 6 p.m. to close, 21 and older after 9 p.m. 827 W. First Ave. (509) 847-1234.

Barili Cellars - Works by Christina Deubel; live music by Mark Lee. 608 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-4077.

Barrister Winery - “Points of Departure” by abstract painter Jim Dhillon, 5 p.m., with Beacon Hill’s Italian Bistro Buffet from 6-8 p.m. and acoustic blues by “Lonesome” Lyle Morse from 6:30-10 p.m. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 993-9310.

Brews on Washington - “A Collaboration with Friends: Things Organized Neatly,” photography by Kristen Black, a photo project taking things apart and reorganizing them; music by Angela Marie Project, 6-8 p.m. 7 S. Washington St. (509) 795-8196.

Brick Wall Gallery - “Serious Play: Photographs from Ghana,” hosted by Friends of Mmofra and the gallery. Live music, light snacks and educational play stations. 4-9 p.m. 530 W. Main Ave. (509) 928-7721.

Carousel - Mixed media by Ryan Johnson; alternative/folk music by The Sad Whales. 110 S. Cedar St. (509) 838-2877.

Caterina/Lone Canary Winery - “The Sailor & The Gypsy,” by Italian photographer Fabio Ranieri; acrylics by Elida Field; music by the Schuyler Asplin Quartet. 905 N. Washington St. (509) 328-5069.

Chase Gallery - Paintings by Ellen Picken, Kathleen Secrest, Jessie Lee Rasche, Betty Hageman. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625-6050.

Clay Connection - Raku firing, pit firing. Free kids workshop (kids must be there by 5:30 p.m.) 714 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6171.

Dodson’s Jewelers - “Places Along the Way,” recent works of Victoria Brace, Russian born and trained painter, includes oil paintings of urban and rural Spokane. 516 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 624-4163.

Grande Ronde Cellars - Featuring photographer Kent Henderson. 906 W. Second Ave. (509) 455-8161.

Ho Ho Teriyaki - Paintings by owner Ho Lan. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 326-6344.

Josefine’s Salon Concepts and Pink Salvage Gallery – Mixed-media work of Jennifer Gray ranging from sculpture to acrylic paintings; Chris Druffel Lynch’s woodblock prints and Playfair series. 152 S. Madison St., Suite 102. (509) 474-0797.

Katze Boutique - “Carter Art Couture Shibori,” handmade and hand-dyed silk garments and scarves by Carter Smith; art to wear clothing from Europe. 720 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 838-5724.

Kiss, Kick, Carousel Kiss - Works by Katie Bohnet, Jon Faulks, Beau Ferderer, Bridget Freeman-Wamsley, Laura Kaschmitter and Robert Webber. 1017 W. First Ave. (behind Luxe Coffee House). (509) 624-5514.

Kizuri - Regional nature photography by Aaron Theisen; and Howard Kovarsky of AlleyCraft, creates one-of-a-kind recycled functional art. This event is a benefit shopping night for Conservation Northwest. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 464-7677.

Kolva-Sullivan Gallery - “Tangle” by Ann Christenson. 115 S. Adams St. Suite A. (509) 458-5517.

Kress Gallery - Annual art show by the Inland Northwest Drawing School students ranging from 6 years to adult, representing multi-media artwork. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (509) 363-5317.

Luxe Coffee House - “Van Gogh and Merlot,” an interactive art event. 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 624-5514.

Main Market Co-Op - Photography by Joslyn Caine. 44 E. Main Ave. (509) 458-2667.

Nectar Tasting Room - Courageous Visions Art Show benefitting Cancer Patient Care with various artists; Nashville star musician Jenny Anne Mannan providing entertainment. 5-10 p.m., 120 N. Stevens St. (509) 869-1572.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “Impressionists” and varied art from the MAC’s permanent collection, “Plateau and Great Basin American Indian,” “Dig It! The Secrets of Soil,” 5-8 p.m., 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 363-5344.

Pottery Place Plus Gallery – Mixed-media painter Felisa Carranza and potter Collista Bejjani; music by Taste of 2012 Trophee Mondial – World Trophy Accordion Competition. 5-9 p.m. 203 N. Washington St. (main floor of Auntie’s Bookstore). (509) 327-6920.

Robert Karl Cellars - Quilts by Vicky Boubel. 115 W. Pacific Ave. (509) 363-1353.

Roberts Mansion – Floral and landscape watercolors by Bobby Wieber; hors d’oeuvres and tours of the mansion. 1923 W. First Ave. (509) 456-8839.

Sante Restaurant - Abstract works by Jeffrey Loyd; music by guitarist Doug Porter. 404 W. Main Ave. (509) 315-4613.

Saranac Public House - “Unique Perspective: Spokane Landmarks” by Kris Ogren of KCO Photography. 21 W. Main Ave. (509) 443-3865.

Scout - Watercolors by Annie Spilker. 1001 W. First Ave. (509) 869-2320.

Steam Plant - Works in oils by Craig Shillam. 159 S. Lincoln St. (509) 777-3900.

Steelhead Grille - Robert Sevilla Naudon, formerly a Dreamworks animator and Rose Parade float builder, displays his personal studies, experiments, and mixed-media ideas. 218 N. Howard St. (509) 747-1303.

Studio 66 - Variety of artists showing; music by Karrie O’Neill; light appetizers, 5-10 p.m., 104 S. Division St. (509) 217-1621.

Trackside Studio - Works of Mark Moore and Chris Kelsey. 115 S. Adams St. (509) 863-9904.

Urbanna Natural Spa Salon - Large floral paintings by Neicy Frey. 168 S. Division St. (509) 747-7076.

Vintage Hill Cellars - Hand-crafted art and furniture by John Dunning using recycled wine barrelscopper, glass, water and salvaged objects. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-3792.

Whitestone Winery - “Faces of Hope” exhibit by photographer Ashley Potter, captures the essence of children in Eastern Washington and North Idaho affected by forms of autism. Benefiting the ISAAC Foundation. Music by Allen Surdez, 6-9 p.m. 8 N. Post St. (509) 838-4247.