December to January at The MAC

Dec 11th to Jan 4th 2026

Closed on Mondays | Open at 10am

Here at the MAC (Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture) we have a few exhibits we think you will like. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is the living center of art, culture, and history in the Inland Northwest, dedicated to inspiring expression, forging diverse community relationships, and uncovering history's relevance.


Dec 11-Jan 4th - Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight is an immersive exhibition that tells the Tlingit story of Raven and his transformation of the world. Featuring works from internationally acclaimed artist Preston Singletary (Tlingit American, b. 1963), the exhibition will take visitors on a multisensory odyssey through the transformation of darkness into light, brought to life through narration, original music, coastal Pacific Northwest soundscapes, and stunning projected images.


Dec 11 - April 26 - The Davenport Legacy

For over a hundred years, Spokane’s Davenport Hotel has exemplified affordable luxury and served the city as a community gathering place. Within its walls, the Davenport family also built a beautiful apartment home. This exhibition will explore both the history of the Davenport block from its beginnings as a nationally renowned restaurant to the growth of the iconic hotel that has become a staple in the lives of locals and a haven for visitors, as well as the beautiful homes designed for the Davenports by Kirtland Cutter.


Jan 17 - June 14th - Brick by Brick : We Built This City

Local MOC (My Own Creation) builders bring seven iconic Spokane landmarks to life with to-scale replicas, each paired with rich historical insights from the Joel E. Ferris Archives. Visitors of all ages can build and play in the gallery’s hands-on play space.


Jan 24 - April 19th - Conduit: Doug Safranek and The World Mother Storytelling Project

Luminous egg tempera paintings, masterfully crafted by artist Doug Safranek, bring together a rich ensemble of community members across generations and cultures. Created in collaboration with the World Mother Storytelling Project, CONDUIT explores and expands our understanding of "mother," opening new layers of meaning, awareness, and connection.


Jan 31 - June 7th - James Lavadour : Land of Origin

James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spanning five decades, this retrospective celebrates Lavadour's deep connection to the eastern Oregon landscape he calls home.

James Lavadour: Land of Origin is organized by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene. Support provided by Art Bridges.

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture.....The MAC

2316 W 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99201