Plateau Portraits

The local artist hosts an open studio event and art sale, featuring new and old works of pastel and oil art. May 18 from 10 am-6 pm. Free. Sheila M. Evans Studio, 2204 E. Mallon Ave. (714-2526)

A painting class taught by local artist Donna Baker, for children afes 6-10. May 18 from 10 am-noon. $25. Dahmen Barn, 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. artisanbarn.org (229-3655)

An annual exhibition featuring the work of eight graduating seniors enrolled in EWU's Visual Communication Design BFA program. May 24-June 6. Artist reception May 24 from 6-8 pm. Free. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. EWU Gallery of Art, Cheney Campus. (413-6385)

Spokane-based teacher and naturalist Jack Nisbet will lead a nature tour complementing the current David Douglas exhibition at the MAC. May 18 from 9 am-3 pm. $55; lunch not included. Starts at The MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. northwestmuseum.org (466-2823)