Art exhibits
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Spokane
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 - “Scenes on Which to Build Dreams,” Linda Lowry shows her newest European travel photos of old world architecture, pastoral scenes and vignettes of everyday life; Cheryl Halverson exhibits paintings and collages with a recurring theme of mountains in her favorite places. Through Jan. 31. 122 S. Monroe St. (509) 838-4999
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 Feb. 27. Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-6557
Chase Gallery - “A House Divided: The Legacy of Lincoln,” works by Greg DuMonthier, Rhea Giffin, Tobe Harvey, Scott Kolbo, Garric Simonsen and Joe Tomlinson. In conjunction with the Spokane Symphony’s Lincoln Festival, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Tuesday through Feb. 27. Mondays, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 625- 6050.
Davenport Hotel and Tower - Works 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 seven days a week. 10 S. Post St. (509) 455-8888
Gallery of Thum’ - Showcasing “The Great Outdoors” series by Cindy George; “Superstars,” Erin Gibson’s stunning images of Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood and others; and Emma Randolph’s “The Best of the Best.” Through today. Steam Plant Square, 159 S. Lincoln, Suite 151. (509) 294-9234
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 by Richard Anuszkiewicz, Christo, Jimmy Ernst, Milton Glaser, Arnold Hoffman, Nicholas Krushenick, Sol LeWitt, Richard Lindner, Steve Poleskie, Caol Summers and Terry Winters. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Gonzaga University, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 313-6611
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. Through Sunday. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., third level. (509) 363-5317
Lillian Conn Antiques and Fine Art Gallery - Bronze sculptures by Dinah Carlson, oil paintings by Melville Holmes and hard-to-find limited-edition prints. Also Asian and European antiques. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1001 W. Augusta Ave. (509) 329-1005
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - “First Day at the MAC”: In partnership with First Night, celebrate the first day of the new year at the MAC. Live acoustic music by Ruby Devine and Consort Bon Accord and two performances by magician Dick Frost. Free admission with First Night button. “Campbell House Holidays”: Visitors tour the open house on their own, listen to local music students play the piano (times vary), watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen and more; today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (final day before the house closes due to state budget cuts). Exhibits: “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; “Living Legacy: the American Indian Collection”: The Manning American Indian Collection acquired in 1916, the founding collection of the MAC; “River Pigs and Timber Beasts”: Log brands, caulk boots, mess tent dishes, crosscut saws and plenty of stories make a lively introduction to an important industry; “Quiltscapes”: Dozens of quilts from the MAC collection convey artistic and emotional expression, both personal and community-based; “Toys! Toys! Toys!”: A special team of guest curators – kids and their grandparents – explore childhood through a playful exhibit packed with antique toys from the permanent collection and contemporary toys drawn from private collections; “George Longfish: A Retrospective”: One of the most influential of the first generation of nontraditional American Indian artists, Longfish addresses issues facing Native Americans today. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.
Pottery Place Plus - Works by Juaquetta Holcolmb, wool fabric and yarn artist. Through Jan. 31. 203 N. Washington, main floor of Auntie’s Bookstore. (509) 327-6920
Spokane Transit Authority Plaza - Urban landscape photography by Jamie Bosanko. Opening reception with acoustic guitar music by Gary Burris, Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.; an international film will play at 7:30. Through Jan. 30. 701 W. Riverside Ave., second floor. (509) 328-7433
Tinman Gallery - “George Flett: Ledger Paintings and Mixed Media.” Artist reception Friday, 5-9 p.m. 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
Whitworth University/Oliver Gallery - “Histories and Histrionics: Current Works by Lanny DeVuono.” Opening reception Tuesday, 5-7 p.m.; artist’s lecture follows at 7. Through Feb. 7. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lied Arts Center, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. (509) 777-3258
Coeur d’Alene
Frame of Mind Gallery and Framing - Paintings by Carrie Stuart Parks, Carl Funseth, Barbara Peretti, Jim Carkhuff and Nona Hengen, and raku pottery by Bill Meehan. Tuesdays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 119 N. Second St. (208) 667-6889
Northwest Artists’ Co-op - “Winter Wonders”: Watercolors by Shirley Erlandsen, through January. Also works by more than 35 artists and fine crafters. 217 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-1464
Painter’s Chair Gallery - Works by Stephen Shortridge and other regional artists. 223 Sherman Ave. (208) 667-3606
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, representing larger stories of “greatest catches” by Val Carter; “Eighteen Months at Mann’s Lake: Artifact and Evidence” by Ellen M. Vieth, examines the relationship between romantic ideas of landscape and patriarchal dominance over what is viewed as sublime. Through Saturday. 513 S. Main, Moscow. (208) 882-3361
Pullman Gallery and Studios - “Founding Artist Holiday Sale and Exhibit,” mixed media exhibit by six local artists. Through Saturday. Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 107 S. Grand, Suite B, Pullman. (509) 334-4195
Third Street Gallery - “Eighth Annual Winter Solstice Juried Exhibition”: Works by many 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. (208) 882-3292
WSU Museum of Art - “Central Core” by Richard C. Elliott, large-scale installation with 51 reflective panels, each panel consisting of 1,000 bicycle reflectors. Market Square, corner of Grand and Main, Pullman. (509) 335-6282