Manito magic at First Friday
It seems as if new art shows never stop coming this time of year. Maybe it’s because art goes well with just about everything—be it listening to music, dining out or shooting pool.
Once again First Friday in Spokane signals the opening of a large number of new exhibits including the “Magic of Manito Park” show at the Chase Gallery in Spokane City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
In this exhibit, painter and printmaker L.R. Montgomery is showing a number of his romantic images of the Duncan Garden, Rose Garden and other sites around Manito Park.
“I have walked through the park nearly every day for the past 17 years,” said Montgomery in a news release. “I’ve grown to know specific trees, plants, animals, season landscapes and people of the park. The Manito series is a major portion of my life’s work.”
The Chase show also includes a photography exhibition of 16 regional photographers including Barbara Murray, Jean Hoerner and Tony Bamonte. The reception runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
The Lorinda Knight Gallery is opening “The Spokane River and the Great Gorge Park” with artwork by 16 artists including painters Andrew Bohl, Kathleen Cavender, Lanny DeVuono, Michelle Forsyth, Caren Furbeyre, Keiko Hara, Melissa Lang, Wendy Franklund Miller, Kay O’Rourke, Peter Presnail and Chris Watts; photographers Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli and Nancy Peterfreund; mixed media artists Rik Nelson and Rita Robillard; and sculptor Tom McClelland.
An artists’ reception at the gallery, 523 W. Sprague Ave., goes from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be music by Fiddlin’ Big Al.
A dozen other galleries in downtown Spokane are kicking off new shows. Opening receptions run from 5 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:
• Artist’s Tree Gallery, 828 W. Sprague Ave. across from the Davenport Hotel. Contemporary works by Ellen Vieth and Ray Esparcen. Music by Sidhe from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Auntie’s Bookstore, 404 W. Main Ave. Realistic watercolor paintings by Rebecca Smith. Local musicians Canned Music will perform in front of Auntie’s between 6 and 8 p.m.
• Avenue West Gallery, 1021 W. First Ave., reception 5 to 9 p.m. “Lilies of the Field” water media series is on view by Cheryl D. Halverson. Poet Peggy D. Meinholtz will read from her collection “Pouring Forth the Fruits of Our Labors.”
• Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St., reception 7 to 10 p.m. Recent oil paintings of Katherine Brower are up this month. Don Kush is playing acoustic guitar music.
• Colburn’s 811 Gallery, 811 E. Sprague Ave., Meet artist J.B. Rivard and view his works in “Etchings on the Edge.”
• GoodWorks Gallery, 1019 W. First Ave., reception 5 to 9 p.m. “Inspired by Nature” features the individual and collaborative works of artists Laura Dahl and Deb Ellis.
• Huneke Gallery at Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard St., artist reception between 5 and 7 p.m. “About the Garden” with Carolyn Stephens displays compositions of power and mystery in a series of mixed media paintings.
• Rainbow Regional Community Center, 508 W. Second Ave., is host to works by Megan Schmall through the end of September.
• Sculpture Gallery, 221 N. Wall St., in Old City Hall, reception from 5 to 9 p.m. See the country and western musician sculptures by Sheng Lung.
• Spike Coffee House, 122 S. Monroe St., reception 5 to 10 p.m. Bruce Hormann’s “Glimpse: A Journey into Creative Madness” with acoustic jazz guitar by Tracy Carr beginning at 7 p.m.
• Stone Crazy in the Liberty Building, 203 N. Washington St., reception 5 to 9 p.m. Stop in to look over the vibrantly imaginative abstract paintings of Marcus Bausch.
• Village Gallery at Kaufer’s, 907 W. Boone Ave., reception 5 to 7 p.m. Joe Ruebush is showing inlaid wood objects.
More First Friday art
The following downtown locations also are showing art as part of First Friday’s activities between 5 and 8 p.m.:
• Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St., offers the bronze sculpture of Louis Davenport and a self-guided tour of the hotel. Pick up a tour map at the concierge’s desk.
• Far West Billiards, 1001 W. First Ave., continues showing the paintings and clay pieces of Patrick Sullivan.
• Flour Mill Gallery and Pottery Place Plus, 621 W. Mallon Ave.
• Fox Theater, 1005 W. Sprague Ave., is open for tours of the historic building, art in the mezzanine by 15 Gallery West artists and music by Janie Cribbs and Friends.
• Galleria De Felice, 10 S. Post St. in the Davenport Hotel, is spotlighting the original oils of California artist Elio Camacho.
• Joel Inc., 165 S. Post St., features the landscape painting of Mary Lehner along with works by other gallery artists.
• Kress Gallery at River Park Square, third floor behind Twigs, continues with the paintings and drawings of “Karen R. Mobley: Out of the Vortex: Selected Works 1987 to the Present.”
• Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., has First Friday admission by donation between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Rocket Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave., is open until 6 p.m. for a look at Spokane artist Tim Lord’s “Mirror Mirror on the Walls.”
Other First Friday activities
• ComedySportz, 227 W. Riverside Ave., is having an “Interactive Improv Experience” at 8 p.m. Free admission to the first 15 people that stop by between 5 to 6 p.m.
• Horse and carriage rides by Mont Lamm Belgians, corner of Main and Wall, 4 to 10 p.m., $5 per person. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union.
• Main and Wall Streets, entertainment by violinist Constance Eller and accompaniment, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Moose Lake Company, 707 W. Main Ave. at the Crescent Court, is offering a “First Friday Special” of 10 percent off any item, including sale merchandise.
• Wall Street Banners, hanging between Spokane Falls Boulevard and Riverside Avenue, were painted by Spokane Falls Community College art students.
Garland District openings
Three shows are opening on Friday in the Garland District. All three exhibits will be open on Saturday in conjunction with the Garland Arts and Music Festival.
• Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave., reception 5 to 8 p.m. “First Fiber Arts Invitational” includes a diversity of work by Ilse Kilian-Tan, Judy Patterson, Linda Kubik, Lexi Biggs, Louise Kodis, Dian Zahner, Betty Lukins and Janet Sahlin.
• Studio 901 Gallery, 901 W. Garland Ave., reception 6 to 9 p.m. “Splitting Apples,” oil on board paintings by Gonzaga University graduate Daniel Ochoa.
• Estudio Felisa, 612 W. Garland Ave., reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. Artwork by Felisa Carranzaand Michel Campbell.
Art from China’s Silk Road
Opening Saturday at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is “Ancient Threads, Newly Woven: Recent Art from China’s Silk Road.” The MAC is the first stop on a national tour.
The exhibit of mostly paintings is in the Davenport Gallery. The museum, 2316 W. First Ave., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission applies.
‘In Touch’ garden art show
The first “Artistic Touch Garden Art Show” is taking place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at In Touch Therapeutic Massage, 7527 N. Market St. There is an artists’ reception from noon to 3 p.m.
The outdoor art show includes pottery by Liz Bishop and Lezlie Finet, pastels by Thelma Giampietri, acrylic paintings by Debbie Hughbanks, silk and mixed media by Jan Juday, beading and mixed media by Janna Juday, paintings by Marsha Marcuson, watercolors by Carol Schmauder and mixed media objects by Melissa Swan Wagner.
Other galleries
• The Studio Gallery of Charleen Martin, near Lake Coeur d’Alene, is having a garden reception on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. She is featuring the work of three artists including photographer Joan Dwyer, oil painter Chuck Houck and wood worker Larry Ritter. For directions to the gallery, 8825 W. Hamaker Road south of Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 667-6911.
• Each Saturday during the month of August, Art Works Gallery, 309 N. First Ave. in Sandpoint, is having artist demonstrations. On Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Susan Dalby will show how she works with stained and beveled glass.
• Post Falls artist Terri Austin-Beech is moving to Calgary, Alberta, and is having an open studio sale Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The studio, Terri’s Art Works, is located at 1505 E. Brook Dr. in Post Falls. Call (208) 773-2033 for directions.