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Arts and Culture in Spokane |
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Spokane City Hall and Chase Gallery are located at 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. in Spokane. Spokane City Hall Hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. In 1981, the City of Spokane enacted its "% for Art" Ordinance mandating that 1% of certain capital construction costs be utilized to purchase artwork for enhancing public buildings and spaces. A primary function of the Spokane Arts Commission is coordinating the selection, placement and other planning and design factors of municipal art projects in accordance with the overall municipal arts plan. Spokane City Hall The City Hall Art Collection, part of the art collection owned by the City of Spokane, is an important cultural asset for the community and is on view for the enjoyment of all Spokane's citizens. Spokane's permanent collection includes a wide variety of sculptures, paintings, prints and collages. The City Hall Art Collection represents the diversity and richness of our cultural life in Spokane. Also to highlight Spokane's very active Sister Cities program, a special case on the first floor in the foyer holds much of the memorabilia and gifts from Spokane's Sister Cities. Chase Gallery in Spokane The Chase Gallery is located on the lower level of City Hall, adjacent to the Council Chambers. The Gallery features monthly exhibits of local and regionally known artists. The Gallery is open free to the public during normal building hours, Mondays - Fridays, 8 AM - 5:50 PM, and through City Council's evening meetings on Mondays The Spokane Sculpture Walk For a pleasant outdoor sculpture viewing experience stroll along The Spokane Sculpture Walk, in Riverfront Park and along the Centennial Trail. It begins on Washington State University’s downtown campus and ends on the southeast corner of the Monroe Street Bridge, adjacent to the Spokane Falls overlook. The Sculpture Walk has a great variety of sculpture styles and work by many artists. www.spokanearts.org/ Davenport District in Spokane Anchored by the restored Davenport Hotel, the Davenport District embodies Spokane's ïs cultural core in the heart of downtown. A vibrant arts, entertainment and creative hub, the Davenport District boasts outstanding venues for live theater, music, art exhibits, and performances. Along with dozens of small businesses, the area encompasses major re-developments such as Steam Plant Square, the Big Easy nightclub, and the beautifully restored Fox Theatre, home of the Spokane Symphony. The Davenport District embraces a dynamic community of visual artists, art galleries, shops, restaurants and housing. Ballet Spokane Spokane Symphony |
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