January - April 10, 2024
Annual Pencil Drawing Contest
This graphite pencil drawing contest is open to all students grade K-12 in area schools and homeschoolers from Summit Valley to Loon Lake. Winners of this contest will be awarded Chewelah Chamber Bucks. In 2023 the contest will begin in January and March 3 is the deadline for all entries. All the drawings will be displayed for public viewing at the Chewelah Library for a month in March and April.
Annual Pencil Drawing Contest
This graphite pencil drawing contest is open to all students grade K-12 in area schools and homeschoolers from Summit Valley to Loon Lake. Winners of this contest will be awarded Chewelah Chamber Bucks. In 2023 the contest will begin in January and March 3 is the deadline for all entries. All the drawings will be displayed for public viewing at the Chewelah Library for a month in March and April.
February 16 - 18, 2024
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!
For more info: Call Leslie Kristiansen: 509 675-0910.
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!
For more info: Call Leslie Kristiansen: 509 675-0910.
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March 20 & September18, 2024
PechaKucha
You can learn a lot about art in six minutes forty seconds. Twenty slides worth, in fact, say organizers of a new event coming to Chewelah this September. Pecha Kucha started in Japan as a way for designers to share their work with others. The Chewelah Arts Guild is adopting this speedy presentation format, so that viewers can get a taste of local artists’ work.
Each artist or group will share 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 after having attended, at Pecha Kucha event at a dental convention. Evans searched around and found the closest Pecha Kucha 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 artists in one evening.
PechaKucha
You can learn a lot about art in six minutes forty seconds. Twenty slides worth, in fact, say organizers of a new event coming to Chewelah this September. Pecha Kucha started in Japan as a way for designers to share their work with others. The Chewelah Arts Guild is adopting this speedy presentation format, so that viewers can get a taste of local artists’ work.
Each artist or group will share 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 after having attended, at Pecha Kucha event at a dental convention. Evans searched around and found the closest Pecha Kucha 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 artists in one evening.
APRIL 4, 2024
Recycled ArtsFest
This is a brand new event for the Chewelah Arts Guild. Come and join us at the Aaron Huff Memorial Cultural Center from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and see what Artists are doing using recycled materials. This event will be a part of the April First Thursday Artwalk and will feature the artwork of 10 varied artists using recycled materials. Come join the fun on this special evening.
Recycled ArtsFest
This is a brand new event for the Chewelah Arts Guild. Come and join us at the Aaron Huff Memorial Cultural Center from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and see what Artists are doing using recycled materials. This event will be a part of the April First Thursday Artwalk and will feature the artwork of 10 varied artists using recycled materials. Come join the fun on this special evening.
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May 25-26 2024
Quilt Show
Piecing, applique, needlework, and quilting have been used for several millennia across the world. Textile products traditionally associated with quilting include bed coverings, home furnishings, garments and costumes, wall hangings and cultural artifacts. Exceptional examples of all of these will be on display over Memorial Day weekend here in Chewelah at this year’s Quilt Show.
Quilt Show
Piecing, applique, needlework, and quilting have been used for several millennia across the world. Textile products traditionally associated with quilting include bed coverings, home furnishings, garments and costumes, wall hangings and cultural artifacts. Exceptional examples of all of these will be on display over Memorial Day weekend here in Chewelah at this year’s Quilt Show.
July 13, 2024
Children's Art Festival
The 2023 Children’s Art Festival is a day long event full of fun for kids in the city park as the Chewelah Arts Guild brings the arts to children in an activity-packed day. In past years children have made fabric water bottle carriers, tie-dyed shirts, created string paintings, learned sumi painting, practiced water color techniques, painted on easels and experienced interactive music movement all guided by Art Teachers. Art plus kids equaled a great weekend. This annual event is fun for the whole family as parents watch and celebrate their children's creativity.
Children's Art Festival
The 2023 Children’s Art Festival is a day long event full of fun for kids in the city park as the Chewelah Arts Guild brings the arts to children in an activity-packed day. In past years children have made fabric water bottle carriers, tie-dyed shirts, created string paintings, learned sumi painting, practiced water color techniques, painted on easels and experienced interactive music movement all guided by Art Teachers. Art plus kids equaled a great weekend. This annual event is fun for the whole family as parents watch and celebrate their children's creativity.
September 12 2024
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 and outside 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 and coffee is served and many intriguing Art items are offered in our annual Silent Art 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 and outside 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 and coffee is served and many intriguing Art items are offered in our annual Silent Art Auction. Tickets are limited to 250 so be sure and get your ticket as soon as they are available.
December 1, 2024
Joy to the World
Joyful holiday music will come to Chewelah on Sunday, December 1, as the Chewelah Arts Guild presents its “Joy to the World” concert at Abundant Life Fellowship. This will be the first Joy to the World since Covid and it will be a wonderful way to start the holiday season.
Joy to the World
Joyful holiday music will come to Chewelah on Sunday, December 1, as the Chewelah Arts Guild presents its “Joy to the World” concert at Abundant Life Fellowship. This will be the first Joy to the World since Covid and it will be a wonderful way to start the holiday season.