Discover Japan Week with ‘Journey of the Brush’

‘Journey of the Brush,” the largest of three art events celebrating Japan Week, opens Saturday in the Daniel Corbin Gallery on the South Hill.

The show of traditional East Asian art is the ninth annual exhibition presented by the Spokane Sumi-e Painters Group.

“Sumi-e (pronounced suu-me-a) is a style of painting using black ink on rice paper,” says artist Keiko Von Holt. “An artist produces the essence of a subject with the fewest possible strokes.”

In addition to sumi-e paintings, there will be ikebana flower arranging, silk embroidery, washi dolls and silk painting.

The work of guest artist Glenn Grishkoff includes handmade brush wall hangings.

Along with Grishkoff and Von Holt, artists displaying in the show are Helen Boehme, Richard Bohn, Cathy Bond, Margaret Cook, Machi Fadley, Sabreena Fishbaugh, Ann Haseman, Sherry Lee, Kurt Madison, Lecia May, Lee McLeron, Mary Jane Newkirk, Laura Nuchols, Patti Osebold, Isola Olson, Ratree Shadduck, Noreen Simonson, Dennis Twenge, Olivia Waterman and Bonnie Whinnen.

The Corbin Art Center, a program of the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, is housed in the 19th-century D.C. Corbin House at 507 W. Seventh Ave.

The exhibit opens Saturday with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. in the gallery. It will be up through May 20 and can be seen Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and those evenings and Saturdays when classes are in session.

For more information, call center director Lynn Mandyke at 625-6677.

More Japan Week art

“ The Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road, is having a display on Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., of all the entries received for the “New Year Postcard Art” contest.

“We received more than 1,500 pieces from Japan and all over the United States,” says Patrice Pendell, Mukogawa spokesperson.

Between May 1 and Sept. 1 there will be a smaller exhibit featuring examples of the “Nengajo New Year Postcard Art” in the Japanese Cultural Center on the Mukogawa campus. The exhibit will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.).

“ A special showing of Ed Tsutakawa watercolors, along with woodblock prints and oshie (dimensional collages) depicting Noh play, kabuki, folk heroes, landscapes and other traditional, classic images runs through May 1 in the Kress Gallery, third level, River Park Square.

UI MFA exhibit

The Prichard Gallery is showing the University of Idaho Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition beginning Friday with an artists’ reception from 5 to 8 p.m.

In the main gallery space will be drawing, painting, ceramics and installation projects by graduating students including Jennifer Morgan, Ryan Law, Gregory Pace, Dustin Robertson, Bruce Sykes and Todd Volz.

The show runs through May 13. The gallery, 414 S. Main St. in downtown Moscow, is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gonzaga student show

Gonzaga University’s Senior Thesis Exhibit opens today in the Jundt Art Gallery. A diverse collection of drawings, paintings, prints and ceramics has been selected from the portfolios of the graduating seniors.

An open reception is today between 7 and 9 p.m. in the Jundt Art Museum, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. The artwork remains up through May 13.

Among the student artists featured in the exhibit are Quinn Bartelmie, Thomas Burkett, Lawrence Cennotto, Trevor Conrad, Naaman Cordova, Jacob de Boer, Tana Depew, Angeline Dwyer, Victoria Genise, Heather Hazel, Kelsey Parker, Margaret Miller, Sara Stender, Lisa Tamburini and Tori Wolf.

The museum’s exhibitions are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Whitworth ‘funnels down’

“Funneling It Down,” an exhibition of works by Whitworth College graduating art students, opens Tuesday in the Koehler Gallery and Gallery II, located in the Fine Arts Building on the north Spokane campus.

“Each participant has been given the choice to create a ‘themed’ piece based on the title of the exhibition,” said Whitworth public information specialist Julie Riddle in a news release. “The piece may be based on the artist’s reflection on what it means to ‘funnel it down,’ and may incorporate a funnel.”

Pieces on exhibit will include a collection of media-themed objects that incorporate graphic design, web design and promotional materials. In addition, there will be ceramics and drawings.

Students showing work are Beth Krause, Catherine Doughty, Chelsea Combs, Hyeon-Woo (Kevin) Kim, Jon Merrell, Kadyn Schmautz, Mesha Wood and Sarah Peterson.

An opening reception is Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. A closing reception will be May 13 at 11 a.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Quilt shows

There are two quilt shows this weekend, one in Spokane Valley and one at the Latah Country Fairgrounds in Moscow, Idaho.

“ “Garden of Quilts,” the second annual quilt show and tea sponsored by the Spokane Valley Community Center Auxiliary, takes place at Horizon Middle School, 3815 S. Pines Road. Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“ “Uncover the Jewels of the Palouse,” the 26th annual Palouse Patchers quilt show, runs this weekend at the Latah Country Fairgrounds at Blaine and Howard streets in Moscow. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 6 to 12 years (under 6 admitted free). For more information go to www.palousepatchers.org.

Other galleries

“ Tuesday is free College Night at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture between 5 and 8 p.m. There is no admission charge for local college students, faculty and staff members. The evening includes free snacks and viewing all the exhibits.