Everywhere you look in Spokane there is something beautiful to see – sculptures, paintings, installations, murals, architecture, history, neighborhoods, and so much more.
Public art is even ingrained in Spokane’s local policy! Spokane Arts, a local nonprofit that partners with public and private entities to build and support the arts, writes on their website: “In 1981, the City of Spokane enacted its ‘% for Art’ Ordinance mandating that 1% of certain capital construction costs be utilized to purchase artwork for enhancing public buildings and spaces. A primary function of Spokane Arts is coordinating the selection, placement and other planning and design factors of municipal art projects in accordance with the overall municipal arts plan.” Public art can even be found in each of Spokane Public Library’s seven locations and can be viewed during open hours.
To highlight our local mural scene, our team, in collaboration with Spokane Arts, put together this Downtown Mural Walking Tour for you to enjoy on your next trip downtown.
