Art Exhibits

Spokane

Antwiqu’ed - Jaque’s sculpture and print work; Jennifer Zurlini’s “Blending Past and Present,” acrylic works on large canvases; paintings by Ben Joyce and Father Bruno. Through Dec. 31. 309 W. Second Ave. (509) 838-3053

Artisans’ Wares - Crafts by more than 150 regional and national artists. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Dec. 31. River Park Square, second level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-6030

Artist’s Tree Gallery - “Celebrating Angels,” Ellen Blaschke’s acrylics on canvas, and Sandy Roistacher’s “Celestial Art Prints,” a series featuring angels and goddesses. Through Dec. 31. 828 W. Sprague. (509) 456-2300

ArtStyle Northwest - A gallery and design studio featuring the work of owners Jill Smith, Mike Neiman, Gay Waldman, Peter Jagoda and Jan Moulder. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment. 901 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-4070

Avenue West Gallery - “Exploring the Elements” by Marsha Marcuson, paintings focusing on the basic shapes, colors and components of nature. Through Dec. 31. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999

Brick Wall Gallery – Works by landscape photographer Charles Gurche. Through Dec. 30. Bennett Block, Main and Howard, second floor skywalk level. (509) 928-7721

Carr’s Museum - Cars owned by Elvis and Jackie Gleason; master works by 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.) Through Dec. 31. 5225 N. Freya St. $8/adults, $7/seniors, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 489-8859

CenterPlace – Paintings by Spokane Valley artists Benita Papadakes, Mary Laughlin, Don Hiatt, Anna Rector, Erin Griffin, Betty Jo Cook, Marian Flahavin and Anne Sherrodd, through February. Also watercolors by Dianne Lemley and Fabian Napolski, through December. Organized by Spokane Valley Arts Council. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 280-8250

Chase Gallery - Paintings by Rick Garcia, Robert Kraut, Charlie Schmidt, and Marvin Smith, through Dec. 31. City Hall, lower level, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625- 6050

Clearstory Gallery at Life Center - “Undone,” works by 12 artists demonstrating connection/disconnections of the soul regarding God. Through Dec. 31. 1202 N. Government Way. (509) 499-2678

Davenport Hotel and Tower - Work by architect Kirtland Cutter (1860-1939). Also contemporary works by Melville Holmes, woodcarvings by Petr Shiva and stained glass works by Susan Kim. Ongoing exhibit; open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888

Express Employment Professionals - Showcasing six Spokane Watercolor Society members: Judy Doyle, Susan Downes, Trish Elser, Linda Smith, Bonnie Whinnen, and Dian Zahner. Through Dec. 31. 331 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-6011

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. Through Jan. 1. 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’ Alene. (208) 667-6889

Gallery of Thum’ - Showcasing “The Great Outdoors” series by Cindy George; “Superstars,” Erin Gibson’s images of Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood and others; and Emma Randolph’s “The Best of the Best.” Through Jan. 1. Steam Plant Square, 159 S. 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.” Rare books and documents translated by Rev. Cataldo, founder of Gonzaga University in 1887. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Through Tuesday. Foley Center Library, Gonzaga University. (509) 484-5562

GU Jundt Art Museum/Arcade Gallery - “The Paris Review Print Series”: a series of fine art prints and posters created by artists to raise funds for the newly established (in 1953) literary magazine. These lithographs and silkscreens from GU’s permanent art collection include works from Richard Anuszkiewicz, Christo, Jimmy Ernst, Milton Glaser, Arnold Hoffman, Nicholas Krushenick, Sol LeWitt, Richard Lindner, Steve Poleskie, Carol Summers and Terry Winters. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., closed Sundays. Gonzaga University, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 313-6611

Kolva/Sullivan Gallery - Photographs by Pullman artist Zach Mazur, portraying the ongoing changes resulting from man’s activity in the Northwest. Through Dec. 31. 115 S. Adams St., Suite A. (509) 533-4412

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. Through Jan. 4. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., third level. (509) 363-5317

Lillian Conn Antiques and Fine Art Gallery - 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. 1001 W. Augusta Ave. (509) 329-1005

Lorinda Knight Gallery - “Condensation,” oil paintings on panel by Kathleen Cavender. Through Wednesday. 523 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 838-3740

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, emerge from museum storage for an exhibit that connects early explorers’ descriptions, Native American stories and ornithologists’ methods of identifying birds and their songs; “Quiltscapes,” dozens of quilts from the MAC collection; ; “George Longfish: A Retrospective,” works by one of the most influential of the first generation of nontraditional American Indian artists, addressing topical and sometimes tough and challenging contemporary issues facing Native Americans today; “Spokane Timeline: Personal Voices,” an ongoing exhibit of items related to Spokane’s history with periodic artifact changes; “River Pigs and Timber Beasts,” explores multiple facets of the logging industry, including log brands, caulk boots, mess tent dishes and crosscut saws; “Living Legacy: the American Indian Collection,” all of the Manning American Indian Collection acquired in 1916, the founding collection of the MAC.; Campbell House Holidays: Saturday through Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., historic Kirtland Cutter home is dressed up in traditional Victorian fashion for the holidays, visitors tour on their own, listening to local music students play the Campbell House piano (times vary), watching historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen and more (regular interactive tours today and Friday, every hour on the hour between 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, every half hour between 12:30-3:30 p.m.); “Toys! Toys! Toys!,” a playful exhibit packed with expertly chosen antique toys from the permanent collection and contemporary toys drawn from private collections. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931

Nystrom/Olson/Collins - “Conversation with Paint,” by Olivia Waterman. Acrylic, watercolor, and gouache on paper, with a focus on the geopolitical viewpoint from an abstract artist’s perspective. Through Dec. 31. 912 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 328-6465

On Sacred Grounds - “Celebrating on the Palouse,” watercolors, oils and acrylics by Beverly Barnett and Ruthie Renfro. Through Dec. 31. 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294

Peters and Sons, Flowers, Gifts & Gallery - “Trio of Friends”: Frankie White, mixed media painter; Ned Fox, artistic photographer; and Jeannine Marx Fruci, watercolorist. Through Dec. 27. 170 S. Lincoln St. (509) 624-4151

Pottery Place Plus - Diverse works of wearable art by Spokane Jewelry Guild members. Also traditional black-and-white photography by Tobe Robbins. Through Dec. 31. 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. Through Dec. 30. Rocket Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. (509) 835-3647

Saranac Art Projects - “Art Feeds the Homeless,” works by Harrell Fletcher and Marc Dombrosky; canned food donations requested in collaboration with Main Market Co-op. Adjunct exhibit by Thomas O’Day, creating works through destruction of objects. Through Dec. 27. 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 999-8529

Spokane Transit Authority - Oil paintings by Natalie Gauvin. Through Dec. 31. 701 W. Riverside Ave., second floor.

Tinman Gallery - “Best of 2008,” works by more than 20 gallery artists. Continuing: “Fourth Annual Handmade Ornament Show,” with new and returning area artisans. Workshop and artist demonstration Sunday, 1-3 p.m.: Pam Mostek-fabric painting. Through Dec. 28. 811 W. Garland. (509) 325-1500

Trackside Studio - Handmade pottery and ceramic sculpture by Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore. Wednesdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 115 S. Adams St. (509) 462-5653

Coeur d’Alene/North Idaho

All Things Irish - Scottish and Celtic music works by painter and musician Jan Clizer. Through Dec. 31. 315 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-0131

Angel Gallery of Fine Art and Antiques - Works by Rachel Dolezal, noted human rights artist; Michael Carson’s figuratives; works by other area artists. Through Dec. 31. 423 Sherman Ave. (208) 665-7232

Art Spirit Gallery - “10th Annual Small Artworks Invitational,” works smaller than 12 inches by 30 artists in a wide variety of mediums. Through Dec. 31. 415 Sherman Ave. (208) 765-6006

Coeur d’Alene Public Library - “Between Fences,” 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. Part of the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit Service Museum on Main Street program. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Through Saturday. 702 E. Front. (208) 769-2315

Painter’s Chair Gallery - Works by Stephen Shortridge and other local and regional artists. 223 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-3606

Painting with Spirits - Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show, affordable jewelry by four local artists. Saturday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 116 N. Fourth St. (208) 664-0437

Pend Orielle Arts Council Gallery - “Lilliput,” a miniature exhibit with small detailed works no larger than 6 inches, through Feb. 2; “The Art of Human Rights,”: Second annual young artists’ exhibition of human rights-themed art and literature, through Dec. 31. Power House Building, 120 Lake St., Sandpoint. (208) 263-6139

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

Sum of Six - This working studio gallery features local artists, both established and up-and-coming. 321 E. Front Ave. (208) 661-3926

Moscow/Pullman

Above the Rim Gallery - “Hybrid”: hand-painted, hand-sculpted fish by Val Carter; “Eighteen Months at Mann’s Lake: Artifact and Evidence,” by Ellen M. Vieth. Through Jan. 3. 513 S. Main, Moscow. (208) 882-3361

Moscow Food Co-op - New public art sculpture made entirely of reclycled agricultural metal created by Lori Hay of Tekoa, Wash. 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. (208) 882-8537

Pullman Gallery and Studios - “Founding Artist Holiday Sale and Exhibit,” mixed media exhibit with representation from six local artists who will be regularly involved in future events at this new gallery. Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Through Jan. 3. 107 S. Grand, Suite B, Pullman. (509) 334-4195

Third Street Gallery - “Eighth Annual Winter Solstice Juried Exhibition,” works by several artists in a wide range of media, celebrating “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Through Jan. 9. Moscow City Hall, second and third floors, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. (208) 882-3292

University of Idaho/Prichard Art Gallery - 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. 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 trade blankets from the personal collection of glass artist 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 until 7 p.m.) Through Friday. 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, large-scale installation with 51 reflective panels, each consisting of 1,000 bicycle reflectors. Market Square, corner of Grand and Main, Pullman. (509) 335-6282

Eastern Washington

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn - Fine art miniatures created by resident artisans and friends of the barn in a wide variety of styles and mediums. Through Wednesday. Highway 195, Uniontown. (509) 229-3414

Bank Left Gallery - “Reflection of the Season” by Jeanne Leffingwell; art and Christmas ornaments by regional artists Cori Dantini, Judy Finch and Pam Colbert; new jewelry designs by Prisha Brown. Through Dec. 28. 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. (509) 878-8425

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

Old Hotel Art Gallery – Photographs by Thomas Thayer Jr., through December. Reception Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 33 E. Larch St., Othello. (509) 488-5936