Andrew Bohl creates cool Arctic images
Visual art fans will need to plan their time carefully in order to see everything that’s happening this weekend.
In addition to the 22nd annual ArtFest beginning Friday, there is the monthly First Friday Art Walk in downtown Spokane.
Among the more than 30 places to view art, the Lorinda Knight Gallery is opening a new show featuring the eccentric artistic storytelling of Portland’s Andrew Bohl.
Using colored office paper, wire, and tiny, hand-carved sculptures, the former Spokane artist has created a series of narrative images that explore an imagined Arctic.
“As in his earlier work, anthropologists, zoologists and botanists study the ecology of extreme environments and remote societies,” says gallery owner Lorinda Knight.
“One gets the feeling, however, that these environments closely mirror our own,” she says.
There is an artist’s reception in the gallery on Friday between 6 and 8 p.m. Bohl will talk about his work Saturday at 11 a.m. at the gallery, 523 W. Sprague Ave.
The exhibition can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The show will be up through June 30.
First Friday venues
Many of the First Friday Artwalk venues in this self-guided event feature live music and light refreshments. All receptions run from 5 to 8 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated):
“Arbor Crest Tasting Room, River Park Square, Third Level, 808 W. Main Ave. – Oil paintings of Northwest places and people by Darrell Sullens. Live music, 6 to 8:30 p.m. by Fair Iesa, a two-woman acoustic group.
“ArtFest, Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition, 300 S. Chestnut St. – Work by 140 regional visual artists, live music, Make It Art for children and food vendors.
“Artisans’ Wares, 1009 W. First Ave. (5 to 9 p.m.) – Fine craft, jewelry and art by more than 80 regional and national artists.
“Artist’s Tree Gallery, 828 W. Sprague Ave. (5 to 9 p.m.) – Paintings by Lorraine Krank in “Expressions in Tempera” and M. Smith’s photographs in “Mer Sinie Du Soleil.”
“Avenue West Gallery, 1021 W. First Ave. (5 to 9 p.m.) – Elizabeth Scott’s bold abstract and representational paintings. Live guitar music by Tracy Carr.
“Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. – “Art in the Alley” presents the works of Angelica Di Chiara-Hardin; acoustic blues by Lyle Morse, 7 p.m.
“Brews Brothers, 734 W. Sprague Ave. – Work in various media by local and regional artists.
“Brooklyn Nights, 122 S. Monroe St. – Photographs by Carey Eyer and Sean Girard.
“CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. – Photography by Brandon Roosa in the Theatre Hallway Gallery.
“Empyrean Coffee House, 154 S. Madison St. – Poster exhibit reflecting various local events by artists Nick Tibbetts, Natalie Torkar, Erin Wenz, Matt Bogue and Karli Fairbanks; watercolors by Seattle artist Patrick Toney. Live music.
“Far West Billiards, 1001 W. First Ave. – Works by local emerging artists.
“Gallery 1889, 2124 W. Second Ave. – A variety of artwork on display.
“Gallery of Thum,’ 106 S. Madison St. (5 to 9:30 p.m.) – Watercolors by Susan Graham and Emma Randolph; photography by Paul Waymire.
“Gina’s Design Corner, 1 N. Browne St. – Metal, paint and photo manipulation by Bobbysky in “Experience Left Brain Art.” Live acoustic music by Matt Russell.
“Global Credit Union, 726 W. Riverside Ave. – Various works on display through the windows.
“GoodWorks Gallery, 1019 W. First Ave. (5 to 9 p.m.) – “Birds of a Feather,” new works by Jan Hess, John Noble and Kyle Patterson.
“Grand Ronde Wine Cellar, 906 W. Second. Ave. – Works by marble sculptor Alexei Khasantsev, who recently unveiled an art project in San Francisco.
“Kolva/Sullivan Gallery, 115 S. Adams St. – “Twisted,” ceramics by Matt Boland.
“Kress Gallery, River Park Square, Third Level, 808 W. Main Ave. – Paintings by Spokane artist Rick Garcia.
“Lorinda Knight Gallery, 523 W. Sprague Ave. (6 to 8 p.m.) – Andrew Bohl’s small pictures in “on dark arctic deeps.”
“Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. – Paintings by River Ridge Association of Fine Arts members. Awards presentation June 22, 5 to 7 p.m.
“Lion’s Lair, 205 W. Riverside Ave. (7 to 10 p.m.) — “Devils & Dolls,” digital paintings by Cristie Dunavan.
“Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave. – “Ears Looking at You,” a permanent ceramic tile wall mural designed by Ken Spiering; other Spiering art on view. Children are invited to create a Northwest wildlife mobile, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with paid admission. Meet Spiering during reception, 5 to 8 p.m.
“Montvale Hotel, 1005 W. First Ave. – American Fine Art Company, showcasing local artists.
“Namaska Fusion Cafe, 421 W. First Ave. (6 to 8 p.m.) – Sue Kochevar’s “Petal Portraits.” Lecture at 7 p.m. by Susan C. Moyer on the “Eupsychia Process of Integrative Breathwork.”
“Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. – A T. rex Named Sue, Gaylen Hansen: Three Decades of Paintings, Sudan: The Land and the People, If The Shoe Fits, and Kristen Capp: Highlights from the Americana Series. Free admission, 5 to 8 p.m.
“Paper Garden, 702 W. Main Ave. – “Sacred Trees,” silk wall hangings by Phoenix June Springwater; belly dancing by Najla, noon to 3 p.m.; music by Carlos Verde, 4 to 7 p.m.; pianist Jed Wagner, 7 to 9 p.m.
“Peters and Sons Flowers, Gifts and Gallery, 170 S. Lincoln St. – Karen Allen’s digitally enhanced art photography.
“Pigeon Hole Gallery, 620 S. Washington St. (behind Holy Threads, 5 to 9 p.m.) – “People,” Dan McCann’s assembled shadow boxes and fetish dolls.
“Pottery Place Plus Gallery, adjacent to Auntie’s Bookstore in the Liberty Building, 402 W. Main Ave. (5 to 9 p.m.) – “The Wonderful World Outdoors,” featuring Lou Carver and Ginger Keogh’s mosaic balls, and ceramic leaves and photography by Brandon Roosa.
“Prago … Argentine Cafe, 201 W. Riverside Ave. (6 to 10 p.m.) – Justin Andrew Walter’s “Original Inland Northwest Show Fliers,” hand-drawn posters and paintings.
“The Scoop, 1001 W. 25th Ave. (6 to 9 p.m.) – Inland Northwest Drawing School student art. Live music.
“Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. – Oil pastel paintings by Peter Presnail in Club Library.
“Trackside Studio, 115 S. Adams St. – Contemporary ceramic art by Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore.
Art in Colville
“Art Around Town,” a program of Colville Arts Foundation, is displaying the work of Shop the Frontier (www.ShopTheFrontier.org), a Web site dedicated to offering new opportunities to rural entrepreneurs.
Fine art, crafts, jewelry and other items from Shop the Frontier are on exhibit at the Colville Chamber of Commerce, 121 E. Astor St., through June 29.
The show includes jewelry by Northeastern Washington artists including Tiane Shoemaker of Colville, hand knits by Judy Bretthauer of Kettle Falls, original art by Gloria de los Santos of Orient, handblown glass by Robert Swidergal of Valley and paintings by Gregg Claudell. The show was curated by Arwen Woolley.
The chamber is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch).
Public art forum
“Towards a Civic Art,” an upcoming lecture by Seattle artist Jack Mackie, is part of Greenstone Corporation’s series of presentations that examine the role and importance of public art in neighborhoods and communities.
Mackie has played a part in major urban redevelopment and new construction projects for 26 years. He has served as project artist for the Downtown Seattle Transit Project; as the design team artist on the Demonbreun Street Bridge in Nashville, Tenn.; and as a commissioned artist for the Health Sciences Learning Center at the University of Wisconsin.
Mackie speaks Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.
The presentation is open to the public, but reservations are required by Saturday. Call Jennifer Hall at Greenstone, (509) 458-5860, ext. 122.