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)

An annual edible book festival featuring food entries with a literary theme, judged for prizes and then eaten by attendees. May 22 from 1-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University JFK Library, Cheney campus. ewu.edu/library (359-2264) Read our story about this

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)