Art Market at the Wonder Building
11 am-5 pm
33 Artists Market was founded by Gwyn Pevonka, a local Spokane Artist, in November 2022. Pevonka moved to Spokane in the summer of 2021 and saw a need for more opportunities to share her own work and desired to engage the artist community of Spokane.
For students 14 years old and up
$48
Wednesdays, March 20 & 27, 2024
6 – 8 p.m.
Learn practical color theory-how do you mix colors to warm, cool, dull or brighten your painting? Learn about working your way around the color wheel to make color decisions as well as how to pick a unified color scheme and modify it intuitively on the fly.
Beyond the Colorwheel with Megan Perkins Supply List
Watercolor paper at least 90 lb, cold press, doesn’t need to be bigger than 8 x 10 but 9 x 12 is fine if that’s what you have, sketchbooks are also fine along with paper pads
At least two round brushes-one large, one small, say a 6 and a 12 or even 20, but 3-4 brushes are nice to have. Princeton Snap brushes are recommended as affordable and can be found at Spokane Art supply.
Paper towels
Cup for water
Paint set or tube paint. Preferred colors for a basic set are cadmium yellow, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, azo or lemon or aureolin yellow, alizarin crimson, Quinacridone Siena, Viridian, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Siena, Burnt umber, Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Rose/Pink and burnt umber. Don’t forget a palette to mix on! You want one with plenty of space, not one of the tiny plastic “flower” shaped ones.
Pencil and eraser
Some scratch paper to do practice drawings
Students are asked to print two images, supplied by Megan, and bring them the first day of class. It is okay to bring the images on an iPad, but using your phone is not a good idea because the screen is too small.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment. Enrollment requirements for all classes: 3 students minimum. Classes with low enrollment are cancelled 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.
Refunds and Cancellation Policies: If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be issued. Refunds or class credit will not be issued for any other reason than cancellation of a class due to low enrollment.
Dark Skies
The Confluence
Twisp, WA
March 2-April 13th
What is it about the night sky that enchants us and fills us with wonder? How does darkness inspire mystery through what it cloaks - and awe in what it reveals? The sky is vast and limitless, yet it can feel intimate and enhance our feelings of solitude. Why is the darkness necessary for the health of our planet and all of us that call it home?
Join us for the official opening of the show on First Thursday at the Trail’s End Gallery in Chewelah on Feb 1st, kicking off Winterfest festivities for the long weekend.. The show runs to April 12th and was juried by Leslie Lambert and Angennette Escobar.
Listening for an Echo: Something About Farming Group Show at the Terrain Gallery
628 N Monroe St, Spokane
Art by Megan Perkins, Karen Mobley, Pam Deutschman, and Abigail Evans
First Friday Reception January 5th, 5-8 pm
Show goes to January 26th
Saturday the 16th
10-8
RiverPark Square
Find me at the Kress Gallery, just past the food court on the 3rd floor, by the bathrooms!
10 am -4 pm at the HIVE on Sprague. I will only be at the SATURDAY show at the HIVE, NOT the show on Sunday!
33 Artists Market is a small curated art market.
Showcasing artists in all different stages of their art careers, Emerging to Established.
Our market focuses on fine art/traditional craft, art gallery quality work in a market setting.
Come meet the artists, talk to them, learn about their craft and support your local artists.
Everyday leading up to the Market, each of our artists will be taking over our Instagram
Follow along @33artistsmarket.
Paint and Sip
Thursday, October 19, 20235:45-7:45 pm, Art Studio $20 members, $25 non-members
Explore your inner artist in this watercolor painting workshop led by Spokane artist Megan Perkins, best known for her whimsical paintings of Spokane city landmarks. Along with a reference image, a complimentary glass of wine (21+) or a bottle of water is included.
*Art supplies NOT provided, please see recommended supply list in confirmation email.*
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Erik Ness at 509.363.5315 or erik.ness@northwestmuseum.org.
October 9th-30th
5:30-7:30
Make your own Spokane Streetfront! Spoka has so many iconic buildings and landmarks. Pick your favorites and Megan will show you how to draw and paint them in a fun and whimsical style. At the end of the class, you’ll have a accordion book of your own personalized Spokane
Always on the first Friday in October, Terrain is an annual, one-night-only, juried multimedia art and music event celebrating artists in the Spokane area.
Featuring new works by hundreds of artists, and attracting thousands of attendees, it is a celebration of new energy and fresh ideas from all over the artistic spectrum. From painting to poetry to interactive art and film, we try to showcase a little of everything that’s happening to make the Inland Empire a more vibrant, cultural and beautiful place to live.
Want a more intimate Terrain experience?! Preview Night allows you to:
Skip the lines
Beat the crowds
Meet the artists
Buy art first
Support our org!
CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS TO PREVIEW NIGHT!
FACEBOOK EVENT - PREVIEW NIGHT
In addition to all the visual art you’ll experience:
Full-musical line-up (see below)
Literary, dance, and other performances
Food trucks
Photo Booth
Thousands of your closest friends
And more!
Terrain 14 (Main Event) Musical Lineup:
5:45 PM - Sad Boy Union
6:30 PM - Topp
7:15 PM - AZARIAH
8:00 PM - ghostdivorce
8:45 PM - lost masters
9:30 PM - ExZac Change & Matisse
10:00 PM - Betsy Rogue
10:35 PM - August to August
11:10 PM - Aspen Kye
11:40 PM - Estimate
Visit the Gonzaga Urban Arts Center for its upcoming group exhibition curated by Tobe Harvey and featuring watercolor/water media works by Megan Perkins, Kate Lund, Megan Martens-Haworth, Amalia Fisch, Kurt Madison, Beka Wilkins-Pepiton, Stan Miller, Karen Mobley, Tobe Harvey, Becky Busi, and others.
Visit the GUUAC (125 S Stevens) for this October 6 opening, starting at 4 pm.
9/21-9/28
5:30-7:30
Want to learn how to capture the world around you in paint? In this fun class for all skill levels, Megan will lead you through the process of accurately drawing and then painting a beloved corner of your home in watercolors. There is beauty all around you in your everyday life, together we’ll capture it.
Sign up HERE with the Corbin Art Center
Event Name:Sketching Historic Browne's AdditionEvent Date(s):Saturday, 9/9/2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2 hoursAges Allowed:16 - 99Purchase Deadline:Saturday, 9/9/2023 10:00 AM
Sketching Historic Browne's Addition
Saturday, September 9, 202310 am - 12 pm, meet outside on plaza $20 members, $25 non-members
Artist Megan Perkins provides adults and mature teens of all skill levels the opportunity to learn the essence of sketching outdoors. The focus will be on utilizing expressive lines and drawing houses as well as general tips for sketching. Students will make portraits of a neighborhood home or building in a loose and creative way.
*Art supplies NOT provided, please click here to be taken to the recommended supply list or check your confirmation email.*
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Erik Ness at erik.ness@northwestmuseum.org or 509-363-5315.
SAVE THE DATE - 16th Annual - September 30th, 2023 10 am - 5 pm
ABOUT THE TOUR
Founded in 2008 the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour is currently celebrating its 16th year of representing fine quality arts and crafts. The tour takes place in artist studios, gardens and river settings located in the Little Spokane River Valley of North Spokane. The last Saturday in September is always tour day.
The 2023 tour will feature five studios and over 50 artisans. Included will be a wide variety of artwork for sale - ceramics, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts and mixed media. Our expanded selection of artists includes the favorite and familiar and also intriguing new artists. Artists are in their booths to present their work in the tour’s unique outdoor and garden settings. New to our tour for 2023 is “Books on the River” featuring regional authors with local and regional authors, signing and selling their books.
For a list of studios and artists go to our STUDIOS page.
For a downloadable driving map go to our MAP page.
We thank you again for your support for the arts in the region!
Megan Perkins will be at Collista’s studio-the furthest north!
Megan Perkins will be at Collista’s studio!
Sketch Out at Riverfront Park
Join Megan Perkins at the Riverfront Park to learn about urban sketching and how to capture the story of a place by drawing and painting on location. Finish the class with a spread in your sketchbook that will remind you of the time you spent in this beautiful park every time you look at it. All skill levels welcome! Students have the option of displaying their work alongside Megan’s at the Pavilion Art Space in Riverfront Park. If that is desired, please bring loose leaf paper or a sketchbook where the pages can be torn out for your sketching surface.
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Students will provide their own supplies.
Absolute minimum: a sketchbook or loose leaf paper with a rigid backing to provide support (clips recommended to secure the paper to the board), pencil, eraser. Other drawing tools as desired: pens, colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils, water soluble pens, etc.
A watercolor set with paints, brushes, cup for water, and paper towels is suggested if the student wants to paint. Megan will be doing a sketching demo that includes watercolor. If student desires to use watercolor, paper must be at least 90 lb watercolor or mixed media paper or sketchbook. Princeton Snap brushes are recommended as good, affordable starter brushes. Sizes 6 and 12 are recommended.
You can buy a basic urban sketching kit from Spokane Art Supply. Link below!
https://spokaneartsupply.com/products/megan-perkins-urban-watercolor-kit
Students have the option of displaying their work alongside Megan’s at the Pavilion Art Space in Riverfront Park. If that is desired, please bring loose leaf paper or a sketchbook where the pages can be torn out for your sketching surface.
Please prepare to be out in warm weather-water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended. If student has difficulty sitting on the ground or on various surfaces at Riverfront park, please bring a folding stool or camp chair.
For students 14 years old and up
$96
Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Love flowers? Learn how to draw and paint them in watercolor. We’ll break down flowers into basic shapes, paint individual “portraits” of flowers and then zoom out to depict blooming plants as groups, such as a full flowerpot or garden bed. We’ll discuss painting buds, blooms and leaves as well. Please bring your own photos to paint from. It is garden season so you are also welcome to bring cut flowers from your garden or purchased from the store for modeling. Megan will probably bring some flowers from her garden as well depending on what is in bloom.
Watercolor Flowers with Megan Perkins Supply List
Watercolor paper at least 90 lb, cold press, doesn’t need to be bigger than 8 x 10 but 9 x 12 is fine if that’s what you have, sketchbooks are also fine along with paper pads
At least two round brushes-one large, one small, say a 6 and a 12 or even 20, but 3-4 brushes are nice to have. Princeton Snap brushes are recommended as affordable and can be found at Spokane Art supply
Paper towels
Cup for water
Paint set or tube paint. Preferred colors for a basic set are cadmium yellow, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, azo or lemon or aureolin yellow, alizarin crimson, and burnt umber. If you want to get a little more, a sap green or viridian and yellow ochre are nice to have. Permanent rose or quinacridone pink are super helpful if you especially want to paint pink flowers (roses, peonies, lilies, etc).
Don’t forget a palette to mix on! You want one with plenty of space, not one of the tiny plastic “flower” shaped ones.
Pencil and eraser
Some scratch paper to do practice drawings
Photos of flowers or actual flowers. Dried flowers are also acceptable.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment. Enrollment requirements for all classes: 3 students minimum. Classes with low enrollment are cancelled 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.
Refunds and Cancellation Policies: If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be issued. Refunds or class credit will not be issued for any other reason than cancellation of a class due to low enrollment.
33 Artists
July 30th, 11-5 at the Wonder Building!
Sketch Out at Manito Park
Join Megan Perkins at the Duncan Gardens to learn about urban sketching and how to break down a large subject like the magnificent Duncan Gardens into vignettes to capture the mood and special qualities of the space. Finish the class with a spread in your sketchbook that will remind you of the time you spent in this beautiful place every time you look at it. Students have the option of displaying their work alongside Megan’s at the Pavilion Art Space in Riverfront Park. If that is desired, please bring loose leaf paper or a sketchbook where the pages can be torn out for your sketching surface.
You can buy a basic urban sketching kit from Spokane Art Supply. Link below!
https://spokaneartsupply.com/products/megan-perkins-urban-watercolor-kit
We will meet at the front doors of the Gaiser Conservatory before class.
Register for this class via the Corbin Art Center.
Sketch Out at Riverfront Park
Join Megan Perkins at the Riverfront Park to learn about urban sketching and how to capture the story of a place by drawing and painting on location. Finish the class with a spread in your sketchbook that will remind you of the time you spent in this beautiful park every time you look at it. All skill levels welcome! Students have the option of displaying their work alongside Megan’s at the Pavilion Art Space in Riverfront Park. If that is desired, please bring loose leaf paper or a sketchbook where the pages can be torn out for your sketching surface.
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Students will provide their own supplies.
Absolute minimum: a sketchbook or loose leaf paper with a rigid backing to provide support (clips recommended to secure the paper to the board), pencil, eraser. Other drawing tools as desired: pens, colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils, water soluble pens, etc.
A watercolor set with paints, brushes, cup for water, and paper towels is suggested if the student wants to paint. Megan will be doing a sketching demo that includes watercolor. If student desires to use watercolor, paper must be at least 90 lb watercolor or mixed media paper or sketchbook. Princeton Snap brushes are recommended as good, affordable starter brushes. SIzes 6 and 12 are recommended.
Students have the option of displaying their work alongside Megan’s at the Pavilion Art Space in Riverfront Park. If that is desired, please bring loose leaf paper or a sketchbook where the pages can be torn out for your sketching surface.
Please prepare to be out in warm weather-water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended. If student has difficulty sitting on the ground or on various surfaces at Riverfront park, please bring a folding stool or camp chair.
You can buy a basic urban sketching kit from Spokane Art Supply. Link below!
https://spokaneartsupply.com/products/megan-perkins-urban-watercolor-kit
TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS-GO TO THE SHOP SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE: www.meganperkinsart.com and check out and buy this class “Urban Sketching: Riverfront Park”. DOUBLE CHECK THE DATES-I have several urban sketching classes going on this summer. Thanks!
Creating Mood in a LandscapeEvent Date(s):Saturday, 4/29/2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6 hoursAges Allowed:16 - 99Purchase Deadline:Saturday, 4/29/2023 8:30 AM
Creating Mood in a Landscape
Saturday, April 29, 202310 am - 4 pm, Art Studio $45 members, $50 non-members
Learn how time of day, color, lighting, and composition all work together to create mood in a landscape, whether that is happy and bright, dramatic, or tranquil. Students will learn from local teaching artist Megan Perkins to complete multiple studies using techniques to alter mood while using the same reference image, then you will complete a final painting based on your favorite study. Please bring a reference picture to work from.
*Art supplies NOT provided, please see recommended supply list in confirmation email.*
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Amanda Gardner at 509.363.5357 or amanda.gardner@northwestmuseum.org.
Spokane Art School
For students 14 years old and up
$72
Thursdays, April 27, May 4 & 11, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Skies have a huge impact on a painting, sometimes taking up a large amount of the paper, and dramatically affecting the mood and atmosphere of the work. The sky should be considered carefully when planning a painting. In this class, led by Spokane artist Megan Perkins, students will tackle painting the sky – with clouds, mist, full of color, or as a neutral backdrop with a focus on being expressive and allowing the medium of watercolor to do its magic.
Big Skies with Megan Perkins Supply List
Watercolors (tube paint preferred but doable with pan paint), brushes (big brushes recommended. Princeton Snap brushes are recommended if you don’t have any big brushes. Get at least a 12 and a 20 wouldn’t be too big), paint palette (no skimpy little things here!), paper towels, cups to hold water, pencil, eraser, scratch paper for drawing out composition, watercolor paper and/or watercolor sketchbook. 90 lb watercolor paper can be used to warm ups and practices but 140 lb watercolor holds water better for big dramatic skies for when the student feels comfortable to try for a more finished piece.
Painter’s tape is needed and a water-resistant board to tape the paper to would be helpful, otherwise students can tape the paper to the table and I’ll bring a couple of my own boards for students to try.
*Pre-registration is required for Art School classes; classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be registered ONLY on receipt of payment. Enrollment requirements for all classes: 3 students minimum. Classes with low enrollment are cancelled 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.
Refunds and Cancellation Policies: If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be issued. Refunds or class credit will not be issued for any other reason than cancellation of a class due to low enrollment.
Interested in warming up for plein air (drawing/painting outside) season? In this class, we will use the website “Window Swap” as our inspiration. People from all around the world submit video clips of the view from their window. Travel the world from your chair! Students will learn how to simplify a scene, draw accurately and interpret a video into a sketch. Class can be followed up with the urban sketching/plein air classes that will be offered in the summer.
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This is a 1 session, 2 hour class for all skill levels. 14 year olds and up.
Sketchbook Habit
Experience the joy of playing in your sketchbook. In this class we will explore techniques such as notan, blind contour, hatching, color blocking, and more as a route to making work that improves our skills while embracing fun and defeating the inner critique. The goal is to learn ways to make art in small bits of time regularly so that you can make art every day. Please note, you WILL be expected to work in your sketchbook between class sessions. How can you develop a habit without practice? :) (smiley face can be omitted if desired)
4 sessions
April 10th, 24th, (We SKIP the 17th!), May 1st and 8th, 5:30-7:30
You can register for this class at the Corbin Art Center.
Supplies:
A sketchbook, an assortment of pens (ballpoint, sharpie, art pens like my Pentel pocketbrush, or fountain pens, etc), pencil, eraser, a variety of media are welcome-things like colored pencils, watercolor pencils, pastels and or watercolors with attendant brushes, water container and paper towels. The most minimal kit is a sketchbook with something to draw with.
Paint and Sip
Northwest Museum of Art and Culture
Thursday, March 16, 20235:45-7:45 pm, Art Studio $18 members, $20 non-members
Explore your inner artist in this watercolor painting workshop led by Spokane artist Megan Perkins, best known for her whimsical paintings of Spokane city landmarks. Along with a reference image, a complimentary glass of wine (21+) or a bottle of water is included.
*Art supplies NOT provided, please see recommended supply list
in confirmation email.*
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Amanda Gardner at 509.363.5357 or amanda.gardner@northwestmuseum.org.
inland Northwest Landscape and Legends
January 28th
Time: 1-3
Place: The Hive
Artist-In-Residence, Megan Perkins is spending her residency working on a project exploring the history, mythology, geology and majesty of the Inland Northwest landscape via her paintings. The region is full of such incredible drama in the form of the Missoula Flood landscape, the scablands and Palouse as well as the stories of the people who inhabited this place. She is soliciting family legends, “tall tales”, and stories of beloved places from the public in the hopes of finding inspiration to incorporate in her work.
Ages Appropriate for: All but the very young!
December 17th, 10-8 at River Park Square (the downtown mall) in Spokane!
Save the Date! Spokane's largest, all-local art market! (winter edition)
Holiday Market held at Five Mile Prairie Grange, Saturday and Sunday December 10 & 11.
9-5 Saturday
11-4 Sunday!
Title: Memory and Landscape
Time: December 14th, 5-7
Ages: 18 and up
Short Blurb: Place has such a huge impact on our memories, especially places that we return to again and again over the years. Join Megan for this drawing/painting class where you will learn how to create a piece of art that reflects your feelings about a beloved place.
Long Blurb: Place has such a huge impact on our memories, especially places that we return to again and again over the years. Maybe it is a special lake or a cabin in the mountains, your grandmother’s yard, or your college watering hole. Join Megan for this drawing/painting class where you will learn how to create a piece of art that reflects your feelings about a beloved place via color and composition.
Please bring photos of your beloved space!
