Huckleberry Country
When the Ghost of Christmas Past bestows memories from my childhood, I see that my happiest Christmas memories aren’t opening presents. My happiest memories are decorating the Christmas tree.
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Newport, Washington, on the eastern border of the state with Idaho, has seen its fair share of economic ebb and flow over the years and is getting creative about how to grow a more diversified and resilient economy.
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To make a single statement as an artist is to ignore exactly what art and creativity are all about. To be an artist is to be a person in love with their own, private evolution.
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After spending many years as a volunteer, Denny Carman had built up a reputation as someone who has significantly grown the local art community. Denny’s passion has always been to help children, the disabled, and veterans through an inclusive and supportive art program. Denny has since established the Chrysalis Gallery in Spokane which allows local artists to get their art out to the public free of charge and help grow their artwork simultaneously.
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Have you wondered from time to time just how fishing rods are made today? The simple answer is pretty much like they were in the 1800s and 1900s, with the understanding that the technology used to design rod blanks, and the tools utilized by the maker have advanced considerably over the years.
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Looking for a talented visual artist to inspire and amaze you? Look no further than Spokane’s own Gatieh Nacario!
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In the African country of Kenya, the population size is roughly 50 million people with 42 distinct tribes. Each tribe boasts its own history, culture, and traditions. Nicholas Sironka hails from the Maasai people and is the only person on the planet who shares Maasai culture through his batik paintings.
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There are not many young adults who take the leap into entrepreneurship, but Cristina Varela (who goes by Pink), is certainly one of them. Pink is a 22-year-old full-time creative who is making waves in the art world with their brand Pink Viruz and art education channel, Pink’s Artsy Corner.
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One creature that almost always gets a bad rap is the bat – from sucking your blood and potentially turning you into a vampire to perhaps being responsible for our latest global pandemic – this little creature gets enough criticism to drive one batty.
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Artists can have a tough time finding a foothold in today’s market, and art as a subject has been pushed aside to some extent over the past couple decades. Established artists may even struggle with maintaining a certain level of recognizability.
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