by Melissa Owen | Aug 11, 2016 | Artist, Event
Michael is a graduate of Washington State University, where he studied sculpture, lithography and art history. Upon graduation Michael pursued an artistic career in Seattle, working primarily as a painter, until he took a long pause – a ten year pause to be exact – to...
by Melissa Owen | Aug 10, 2016 | Artist, Event
Jennifer Quick is a local artist who enjoys painting whimsical trees and flowers. Her work is surreal and abstract with a vibrancy of color and dark shadows. As a second generation native of Spokane, she is influenced by the natural beauty of the northwest wilderness,...
by Melissa Owen | Aug 10, 2016 | Artist, Event
Gwyn Griffith was a big hit at Art on the Ave last year – we’re honored and excited that she is returning for the 2016 event. Gwyn is a digital and mixed media artist recently relocated to Spokane from Boston. She grew up in Pittsburgh and received her BFA in Digital...
by Melissa Owen | Aug 2, 2016 | Artist
A mixed media artist, Melanie takes found objects and turns them into one of a kind art pieces. Melanie tells us that she found the love of creating art through adversity; with passion and positivity she will continue to do what she loves and share it with the world....
by Melissa Owen | Jul 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of our local East Central Neighborhood artists, Karen launched her second book – If I knew a Flamingo– at Art on the Ave last year. We can’t tell you how excited we were to find out that she’s working on a third book this year. Karen’s children’s books are in...
by Melissa Owen | Jul 29, 2016 | Artist
Katie graduated from Walla Walla University with degrees in Art and English. She has been teaching art to children and adults for almost seven years. Her focus is mixed media, but she also enjoys pottery, watercolors, and pen and ink drawing. Her art and classes are...
by Melissa Owen | Jul 22, 2016 | Artist, Event, Food Vender, Food Vendor, Music
We are excited to invite artists utilizing all mediums (and all experience levels) to join East Sprague Avenue businesses in the district’s 6th Annual Art on the Ave event. AoA_SaveTheDate_CallForArtists When: Saturday, September 24, 2014 from 12-6 PM Where: 1700-1900...
by Melissa Owen | Sep 26, 2015 | Artist Host, Event, Music, Sponsor
Art on the Ave would like to thank Bennidito’s for their generous support of Art on the Ave this year. One of the area’s newest businesses Bennidito’s made so much of the music planned for Art on the Ave a possibility when they donated the funds necessary to have...
by Melissa Owen | Sep 26, 2015 | Artist Host, Event, Sponsor
Please help us Thank Dana Reinke , Owner of Creative Catch Studio, for all that she does to make Art on the Avenue a successful community event. Dana served as the co-chair of the art on the avenue committee and is responsible for so many improvements this year from...
by Melissa Owen | Sep 26, 2015 | Event, Sponsor
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort supports Art on the Ave Art on the Ave extends a big thank you to Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort. For the second year in a row the folks at CDA Casino Resort have offered those attending the event a chance to win a play and stay package. Last...