February 3, 2020
Annual Pencil Drawing Contest
This graphite pencil drawing contest is open to all students grade K-12 in area schools from Summit Valley to Loon Lake. Winners of this contest will be awarded Chewelah Chamber Bucks. The contest begins on February 3 and March 4 is the deadline for entries. All the drawings will be displayed for public viewing at the Chewelah Library in March.
Annual Pencil Drawing Contest
This graphite pencil drawing contest is open to all students grade K-12 in area schools from Summit Valley to Loon Lake. Winners of this contest will be awarded Chewelah Chamber Bucks. The contest begins on February 3 and March 4 is the deadline for entries. All the drawings will be displayed for public viewing at the Chewelah Library in March.
February 14-16. 2020
Community Art Show
Each year, this exhibit showcases an amazing wealth of local talent and skill. Paintings, photographs, collages, sculptures, recycled art, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, glass and wood works, and written pieces all created by area artists, hobbyists and craftsmen, area students and local professionals. Exhibit Participation and Admission are FREE!
ARTIST PACKETS, with submission guidelines and registration materials, are available for the 2020 Art Show can be downloaded below. If you have questions: Call Susanne Griepp: 935-4652 or Leslie Kristiansen: 675-0910.
Community Art Show
Each year, this exhibit showcases an amazing wealth of local talent and skill. Paintings, photographs, collages, sculptures, recycled art, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, glass and wood works, and written pieces all created by area artists, hobbyists and craftsmen, area students and local professionals. Exhibit Participation and Admission are FREE!
ARTIST PACKETS, with submission guidelines and registration materials, are available for the 2020 Art Show can be downloaded below. If you have questions: Call Susanne Griepp: 935-4652 or Leslie Kristiansen: 675-0910.
| 2020 Art Show guidelines & registration forms |
| The Elements of Design |
| 2019 Pencil Drawing Contest Information |
March 18 & September 23, 2020
PechaKucha
You can learn a lot about creativity in six minutes forty seconds. Twenty slides worth, in fact, say organizers of the Chewelah Arts Guild's PechaKucha event. PechaKucha started in Japan as a way for designers to share their work with others. The Chewelah Arts Guild has adopted this speedy presentation format, so that viewers can get a taste of local creatives work.
Each creative person or group shares 20 slides about their art or event in less than seven minutes. Sponsored by Chewelah Arts Guild and the Independent, Bud Evans inspired this presentation style after having attended a PechaKucha event at a dental convention. Evans searched around and found the closest PechaKucha event in Ellensburg, Washington. He wanted to bring the concept to Chewelah. The fast pace allows for interest to build around art while providing exposure to many different creative people in one evening.
PechaKucha is a free event and very popular. The next one will be held at the Quartzite Brewing Co. on September 23, 2020.
PechaKucha
You can learn a lot about creativity in six minutes forty seconds. Twenty slides worth, in fact, say organizers of the Chewelah Arts Guild's PechaKucha event. PechaKucha started in Japan as a way for designers to share their work with others. The Chewelah Arts Guild has adopted this speedy presentation format, so that viewers can get a taste of local creatives work.
Each creative person or group shares 20 slides about their art or event in less than seven minutes. Sponsored by Chewelah Arts Guild and the Independent, Bud Evans inspired this presentation style after having attended a PechaKucha event at a dental convention. Evans searched around and found the closest PechaKucha event in Ellensburg, Washington. He wanted to bring the concept to Chewelah. The fast pace allows for interest to build around art while providing exposure to many different creative people in one evening.
PechaKucha is a free event and very popular. The next one will be held at the Quartzite Brewing Co. on September 23, 2020.
April 18, 2020
Roadside Cleanup Hwy 395
Twice a year Chewelah Arts Guild members, friends and family work hard to keep Highway 395 south of town clean for those entering our beautiful valley. As part of the Adopt-a-Highway program the Arts Guild is proud to help Chewelah shine for all new and regular visitors to our city.
Roadside Cleanup Hwy 395
Twice a year Chewelah Arts Guild members, friends and family work hard to keep Highway 395 south of town clean for those entering our beautiful valley. As part of the Adopt-a-Highway program the Arts Guild is proud to help Chewelah shine for all new and regular visitors to our city.
May 16, 2020
Music on the Mountain
Gonzaga University Symphony Orchestra made its Music on the Mountain debut on May 18, 2019 in a 2:00 p.m. concert presented by Chewelah Arts Guild and Chewelah Peak Learning Center. During this concert classical music lovers enjoyed the same music mastery the event has delivered for 16 years presenting the Spokane Symphony.
“We’re excited to welcome the GU Symphony to Chewelah Peak. This is an orchestra that attracts some of the world’s top soloists to perform with them, and we know it will be a great afternoon of music-making,” Chewelah Arts Guild President, Dawn McClain said.
The orchestra is a blend of gifted GU music students, Spokane professionals, and Gonzaga alumni. The conductor is Kevin Hekmatpanah, who doubles as a cellist with the Spokane Symphony. “For the music lover, Spokane holds few pleasures as great or as dependable as the concerts of the GU Symphony Orchestra,” wrote Spokesman-Review music critic Larry Lapidus. Their performances “leave ‘em in the aisles, begging for more,” he added.
That is exactly what happened and we look forward to presenting Gonazga University Symphony Orchestra again this year. This is an amazing opportunity for an extraordinary musical experience right here in our back yard.
Music on the Mountain
Gonzaga University Symphony Orchestra made its Music on the Mountain debut on May 18, 2019 in a 2:00 p.m. concert presented by Chewelah Arts Guild and Chewelah Peak Learning Center. During this concert classical music lovers enjoyed the same music mastery the event has delivered for 16 years presenting the Spokane Symphony.
“We’re excited to welcome the GU Symphony to Chewelah Peak. This is an orchestra that attracts some of the world’s top soloists to perform with them, and we know it will be a great afternoon of music-making,” Chewelah Arts Guild President, Dawn McClain said.
The orchestra is a blend of gifted GU music students, Spokane professionals, and Gonzaga alumni. The conductor is Kevin Hekmatpanah, who doubles as a cellist with the Spokane Symphony. “For the music lover, Spokane holds few pleasures as great or as dependable as the concerts of the GU Symphony Orchestra,” wrote Spokesman-Review music critic Larry Lapidus. Their performances “leave ‘em in the aisles, begging for more,” he added.
That is exactly what happened and we look forward to presenting Gonazga University Symphony Orchestra again this year. This is an amazing opportunity for an extraordinary musical experience right here in our back yard.
May 26 & 27, 2020
Annual Quilt Show
Approximately 100 quilts from local quilters are displayed each year on Memorial Day weekend. A "Challenge" package is offered each year complete with a theme and kit of materials for the following year's show. Challenge quilts and winners in various categories are displayed. Vendors provide information and displays of materials, patterns and more.
This is an amazing Quilt Show. Be sure and put this one on your calendar.
Annual Quilt Show
Approximately 100 quilts from local quilters are displayed each year on Memorial Day weekend. A "Challenge" package is offered each year complete with a theme and kit of materials for the following year's show. Challenge quilts and winners in various categories are displayed. Vendors provide information and displays of materials, patterns and more.
This is an amazing Quilt Show. Be sure and put this one on your calendar.
June 18, 2020
Taste of Chewelah
This annual event is a major Guild fundraiser that supports art events and scholarships in our community. This is a walking event that features downtown Chewelah restaurants where a variety of entrees chosen by the chefs are served in the restaurants. The works of local artists can be seen gracing the walls and street musicians add to the festivities. This event is based at Quartzite Brewing Co. where dessert is served and many intriguing Art items are offered in our annual silent auction. Tickets are limited to 250 so be sure and get your ticket as soon as they are available.
Taste of Chewelah
This annual event is a major Guild fundraiser that supports art events and scholarships in our community. This is a walking event that features downtown Chewelah restaurants where a variety of entrees chosen by the chefs are served in the restaurants. The works of local artists can be seen gracing the walls and street musicians add to the festivities. This event is based at Quartzite Brewing Co. where dessert is served and many intriguing Art items are offered in our annual silent auction. Tickets are limited to 250 so be sure and get your ticket as soon as they are available.
June 22-26, 2020
Summer Art Camp
In 2019 we tried out our first Summer Art Camp and it was a great success. In 2020 Gina Greenwood, a local artist and art instructor who has shared her joy of creating art with children for many years, will once again teach and be assisted by parents and volunteers to include ART in your child's summer experience.
Summer Art Camp
In 2019 we tried out our first Summer Art Camp and it was a great success. In 2020 Gina Greenwood, a local artist and art instructor who has shared her joy of creating art with children for many years, will once again teach and be assisted by parents and volunteers to include ART in your child's summer experience.
July 10-12, 2020
Children's Art Pavilion at Chataqua
The Arts Guild offers the Children's Pavilion art activities to any child interested in participating during Chataqua in Chewelah's City Park. Arts Guild volunteers and local artists provide instruction in a variety fun activities that have included junk band instruments, slum dog dancing, water colors, rock painting, mural drawing, clay sculpting and -- one of the favorites -- making gourd bird houses.
Children's Art Pavilion at Chataqua
The Arts Guild offers the Children's Pavilion art activities to any child interested in participating during Chataqua in Chewelah's City Park. Arts Guild volunteers and local artists provide instruction in a variety fun activities that have included junk band instruments, slum dog dancing, water colors, rock painting, mural drawing, clay sculpting and -- one of the favorites -- making gourd bird houses.
October 2020
Light Up the Park
Light Up the Park is a Celebration of Light, Music, and the Arts. In small town Chewelah WA, USA (pop. 2,600), this one day event fills the park with pumpkins and people of all ages. People bring carved pumpkins (or get one at the carving station) to place in the line-up of pumpkins to be lighted at dusk.
Light Up the Park
Light Up the Park is a Celebration of Light, Music, and the Arts. In small town Chewelah WA, USA (pop. 2,600), this one day event fills the park with pumpkins and people of all ages. People bring carved pumpkins (or get one at the carving station) to place in the line-up of pumpkins to be lighted at dusk.
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December 6, 2020
Joy to the World This beautiful winter concert is a holiday favorite and a way to start celebrating the season. The performance includes soloists, choirs and musicians and refreshments during the intermission. This year be sure and join our community in welcoming and enjoying high quality vocalists and musicians right here in Chewelah. |
Seasonal
Downtown Window Painting
Chewelah Arts Guild artists and volunteers help local businesses share seasonal cheer while donating to the arts in your community. In spring and in winter, Guild artists can be seen braving snow and spring rains to paint whimsical flowers or festive holiday scenes on the windows at local places of business. A donation is requested. For more information click here to contact the Guild.
Downtown Window Painting
Chewelah Arts Guild artists and volunteers help local businesses share seasonal cheer while donating to the arts in your community. In spring and in winter, Guild artists can be seen braving snow and spring rains to paint whimsical flowers or festive holiday scenes on the windows at local places of business. A donation is requested. For more information click here to contact the Guild.