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Winter Quarter 2026

Artist Claire Rae EdmoRound 2, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Resident

Claire Rae Edmo
Spokane Falls Community College
January 5-March 26, 2026 

“I grew up on and off the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in southeastern Idaho. Being Shoshone Bannock and Chippewa Cree, I aim to represent my Indigenous culture to connect and share with others.”

Welcome Reception: 11:30-12:30 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 Location: Lobby, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Fine and Applied Arts Building 32.  A special thank you to Mark Ramos Idigenous Student Outreach and Support Manager who will share the Honor Song. Gratitude to Round 2 Jury members Athaylia Begay, Dr. Naomi M. Bender, Patty Dike Haag, and Megan Martens-Haworth. 

This program is made possible through the generous support from Ruby Hospitality, the Sahlin Fund at Spokane Falls Foundation, and the Associated Student Government at SFCC.

HERE & NOW, 2026 Fine Art Department Exhibition

On View: January 13-February 10, 2026
Opening Reception at the SFCC Fine Art Gallery: 11:30-12:30 on Tuesday January 13, 2026 
Location: Lobby, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Fine and Applied Arts Building 32 

The SFCC Fine Art Gallery is proud to present a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the Fine Art Department and the 2026 sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Resident at Spokane Falls Community College. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking artistic practices. Integral to the mission of Spokane Colleges, the faculty and staff are dedicated to excellent instruction, student success, research, and creative practice. 

The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, ceramics, mixed media, metalsmithing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Exhibiting Artists:, Heather Bellerud, Mariah Boyle, Rachel Colton, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Resident Claire Edmo, Patty Dike Haag, Tobe Harvey, Pete Jagoda, Megan Martens-Hayworth, Lena Lopez Schindler, Maddie McGuinn, Rob McKirdie, Tybre Newcomer, Cozette Phillips, Carl Richarson, Bradd Scubinna, Garric Simonsen 

Gratitude to the Association for Higher Education (AHE), the Associate Student Government at SFCC, and the Sahlin Fund at Spokane Colleges Foundation for providing funding for this exhibition.

Two black version of the US Purple Heart Medals
Black Hearts
Copper, Ancient Bronze, Red Brass, Enamel, Ribbon
7"x 5"x 2" ea

Artist: David Harper Clemons

Connective Tissue: the links between history, material, and self.

On View: February 19-March 19, 2026
Gallery Talk: February 24 at 10:30-11:00
Reception: 11:00 – 11:30
Location: SFCC Fine Art Gallery, sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Fine and Applied Arts Building 32
Artist Demonstration: February 24 from 11:30-1:30
Location: Metal/Jewelry Lab Bldg. 32, Room 102B

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