Gifts for All

A piece by Megan Marten-Haworth from Bringing It Home at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery.

Spokane's monthly arts showcase features events — including gallery receptions, live music and a chance to meet local artists — across the downtown core and sometimes beyond. Receptions for this month's event happen on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5-8 pm, unless otherwise noted below, where events are listed alphabetically by venue. These listings were compiled from information provided by First Friday organizer Downtown Spokane Partnership, as well as host venues and artists. Red stars denote Inlander staff picks; for additional information, visit firstfridayspokane.org. (CHEY SCOTT)

The store hosts its first Friday poetry open mic featuring guest host Twahan Simultaneous; guests can share up to three minutes' worth of material. Event from 8-9:30 pm.

"Ink Drops" by Spokane-based artist Keiko Von Holt is an abstract collection of works in watercolor, ink and sumi-e.

Live music by the Jazz Project in celebration of the winery's fourth anniversary.

"This Western Life: Land to Table" by Betsie Richardson is a collection of colorful landscape paintings of the Northwest. Reception from 5-10 pm includes a bistro buffet, new release wines and live music.

The martini bar continues to celebrate its 12th anniversary and the holiday season with live music by Chris Lucas, from 4-8 pm.

Spokane artist Audreana Camm is the winery's featured artist for December. The Emily Rose Band also performs, from 5:30-9 pm.

Spokane black-and-white film photographers Bill and Kathy Kostelec host their 8th annual holiday open house on Dec. 1 from 5-9 pm and Dec. 2-3 from 1-5 pm.

The studio showcases the work of artist Oksana Tepp, alongside other local artists as part of the Kendall Yards Artisan Festival.

The beer bar displays modern, nature-inspired paintings by local artist Linnea Tobias.

The local shop hosts a holiday-themed open house with refreshments and music.

Oil and watercolor paintings by Steve Wineinger in a show titled "Rhythms of Life," which also features custom-made frames by the artist.

Live music by the Front Porch Trio, this time consisting of Steve Simmons, Alan Fisher and Rick Singer, from 6:30-9:30 pm.

The salon showcases art by six students at University High School.

Businesses throughout the Kendall Yards district participate in the annual Artisan Festival, which features more than a dozen artists showing and selling their wares for holiday gift giving, along with food producers, live music and more. Dec. 1 from 4-8 pm and Dec. 2 from 10 am-3 pm.

Paintings by Megan Marten-Haworth, a SFCC professor of art, in a collection titled "Bringing it Home."

Organic, nature-inspired paintings from local artist Kirsten Stobie's new winter collection are on display.

A photography showcase by Nathan Huestis features iconic Northwest scenes from the Palouse to the Cascades.

A showcase of original paintings by Inlander graphic designer and Pinot's Palette instructor Ali Blackwood, with live music by Robby French.

The local artists hosts his "NW Landscape Paintings" art show and open house on Dec. 1 from 5-9 pm, Dec. 2 from 10 am-9 pm and Dec. 3 from noon-5 pm.

The gallery continues its retrospective exhibition of work, which now includes several newly added pieces, by the late 20th century artist Ruben Trejo. Reception from 4:30-8 pm.

The studio hosts a book launch for the collaborative project Phantasmagoia by tattoo artist Traci Manley and author Melanie Huff.

The winery hosts the first public viewing of the JR Traveler photography series.

For December's guest showcase, the gallery hosts work by artists with the Spokane Jewelers Guild in a show titled "All That Glitters."

An opening reception for "Ya Filthy Animal," a Home Alone parody art show featuring work by artists from around the region. Proceeds from art sales support the cancer care funds of Susan Webber and Kelly Vaughn.

A collection of work by middle school students of Spokane Public Schools. Also includes live music by young local guitarist Blake Busch, from 5-6 pm.

Mixed media art by Spokane-born artist Heidi Farr is displayed; the winery also releases its 2014 claret.

SAP presents its annual Small Works Sale, featuring small, affordable and original works by its member and guest artists. Reception from 4-9 pm.

See a watercolor collection featuring paintings of children, animals and landscapes by artist Sheila Johnson.

All are welcome to participate in "Virtual Reality First Friday," a collaborative art-making event with Google's Tilt Brush program.

A live concert by local two-piece rock band Indian Goat, consisting of Garrett Zanol on guitar/vocals and Travis Tveit on drums and vocals. Concert from 7-8 pm.

Photography by Mead High School student Nick Nelson, in a continuation of the show "What I See."

The studio hosts the fourth annual "Cup of Joy" invitational, showcasing ceramic cups and unique interpretations of drinking vessels by more than 30 professional artists across the U.S. Includes a reception on Sat, Dec. 2 from noon-4 pm.

A showcase of paintings by Spokane artist Karen Mobley, whose large format oil paintings depict the movement of light and shadow on water. Also includes music by Crushpad from 5-9:30 pm.

Live jazz by Jess Tinsley and his sons.

The gallery shows watercolor and acrylic paintings by artist Patty Murphy. ♦