This opening reception gives you a first look at the show and a chance to meet the artists.

Museum and gallery directors, nonprofit arts organization founders, art teachers, and other local arts advocates have made a life of showcasing the art of others, while their own work is rarely seen. This exhibition challenges its participants to make new work, providing space to honor the creative talents that led them to these careers. It also highlights the breadth of our regional arts ecosystem, offering a chance to meet and connect with the stewards of our growing arts community. Prepare to experience a range of works in clay, mixed media sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography and more. Each participant's work is united in the theme that they don't make art to make a living, yet they are immersed in art and with artists every day, which is a unique perspective.

Critical Infrastructure includes the work of Ali Blackwood (Inlander), Ali Shute (Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance - retired), Ann Saberi (Jordan Schnitzer Museum WSU), Brooke Wagner (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture), Chelsea Cordova (Arts marketing, instructor), Eva Silverstone (The Hive / Spokane Public Libraries), Jeni Hegsted (founder of Emerge), Jennifer LaRue (arts writer, advocate), John Fullmer (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture), Kelsey Cook (Spokane International Academy), Kristin Becker (Jordan Schnitzer Museum WSU), Megan Cherry (Moscow Public Arts), Rachel Allen (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture), and Rob Worstell (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture).

In addition to its opening night, Critical Infrastructure is scheduled to run through October 31st and will be open FREE to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm - 7pm.