Artist SpotlightS
Meet Your Maker! Not in the “pearly-gates kind of way,” but in the amazing artistic talent that exists in Spokane kind of way! Dive into their stories, discover what drives them, and find out how you can support their creative journey.
For this first batch, we’ve teamed up with Creative Enterprise graduates Fat Gratitude who did a brilliant job of putting these spotlights together. From painters to DJs, muralists to ceramicists, printmakers, dancers, and more—we’re excited to show off what this city has to offer. Because always remember: #weallbuildthis together.
Residing in the Great PNW, Matt uses unconventional materials to represent personal experiences and emotions through abstract, realism, patterns, and natural formations.
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Living in Spokane all his life, Darrien has managed to contribute and collaborate within several fields of the art scene the city has to offer. Whether DJing as rosethrow®, on-stage lyricism with his hip-hop group Truehoods, or creating film and graphic design work, Darrien aims for simplicity and boldness.
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You’ve probably seen Amber's work around town—like the interactive mural she created for Chaos Arcade’s Invaders from the Planet Chaos game. Amber is all about bringing that pop of color and positivity to Spokane, and we could all use a little more of that in our lives.
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Do you have a favorite mug? Every piece from KJ Pottery starts with a simple bag of clay and is thoughtfully shaped into something you’ll hopefully reach for every week. Whether it’s a bowl you use to feed your kids or that special piece you bring out for guests, KJ Pottery celebrates life, food, and community—handmade and intentional.
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Toby transforms spaces with her vibrant, large-scale botanical paintings and murals. She hopes her flowers bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. Toby finds that art adapts and changes throughout life — but one constant for her is the realization that she was created to create. Bringing her visions to life in tangible form is her greatest passion - whether through paintings, jewelry, upholstery or fashion. Art speaks where words cannot.
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Challenges are the fuel behind Reinaldo's artwork. He creates because at the end of those challenges he knows he'll be better for it – and woodcut printmaking is no easy process. This art form fulfills a sense of mediation, most of the time for hours, when engaging with it. Reinaldo's viewpoint on printmaking is similar to cooking. Sharing a meal, his artwork, and bringing people together as family.
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Troy Montero-Zapata
Based Fiasco
Music Curator and someone who DJ's. When he's mixing music, he has a passion for keeping listeners on their toes and he's quite a pro on his feet while skating at the rink or around town. Take a look, but "don't be weird about it."
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Ebbie Shellans
Casting Glass Stones
From a nurse to a fused glass artist and instructor, she managed to put all the pieces together.
Along with a lot of hard work, deciding to join the Terrain Creative Enterprise program fueled her understanding of her Casting Glass Stones business.
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Derek Landers
As Co-Founder and member of Spokane Print & Publishing Center, Derek has been professionally designing for more than 20 years. From screen printing to agency work, his creations are always full of fun, clean style, and a child-like wonder. He’s also the poster designer for Terrain 16!
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