Pictures of Poets

There’s an oft-shared anonymous quote that says “If you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph.” While I can’t speak for photographer Dean Davis, I cherish the immense amount of local writing talent that Spokane has to offer — losing that community would be earth-shattering. Through this new multimedia exhibit at the MAC, viewers are connected to their favorite local poets via larger-than-life portraits and recordings. For this project, Davis took stunning black and white photographs of local talent like Mark Anderson, Laura Read, regular Inlander comment section contributor CMarie Fuhrman and more than 180 other poets from around the Inland Northwest. Bring your own headphones for the most immersive experience possible.

Pictures of Poets • Jan. 20-April 2; Tue-Sun from 10 am-5 pm • $7-$12 • Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture • 2316 W. First Ave • northwestmuseum.org