REGIONAL REPORT
SPOKANE ARTS
Chris Maccini is a writer, editor, and radio producer.
He grew up in North Spokane, moved away for 10
years, and returned in 2016 to attend EWU’s MFA
in Creative Writing program. He now lives with his
wife in the West Central neighborhood and works for
Spokane Public Radio, where he focuses on local arts
programming and digital distribution. He also serves
as Fiction Editor of the Northwest-based literary
magazine Crab Creek Review and helps coordinate
local literary events including the annual Pie &
Whiskey reading during Spokane’s Get Lit! Festival.
Emma Noyes (Sinixt Band of the Confederated
Tribes of the Colville Reservation) is an artist,
researcher, and educator. Emma has continued the
storytelling traditions of her family by finding new
ways to depict characters of chaptix’/coyote stories
with an emphasis on Coyote’s wife, Mole Woman.
Drawing inspiration from both sides of her family,
she incorporates her appreciation for Scandinavian
art and design as a nod to her Danish heritage. She
mainly works in brush and ink and has just recently
started trying digital work. Emma’s artwork is
created in a little studio in the home where she
lives with her partner (Jake), daughter (Maren), and
mostly-good dog (Ketchpen).
Eva Silverstone is the Arts Education Specialist for
Spokane Public Library. She is responsible for the
curation of the art exhibits at the Downtown Library
and also teaches art and craft workshops there. She
is also a practicing visual artist who primarily works
with fiber and collage. She grew up in New York and
crisscrossed the United States several times before
settling in Spokane 18 years ago. She loves Spokane
and all it has to offer: short commutes, arts and
culture, beautiful scenery, and four seasons.
Patty Tully is a musician, small business owner and
lifelong arts supporter. “I have lived and worked
in downtown Spokane for nearly 30 yrs. I am a co-
owner of the Baby Bar and Neato Burrito. I love this
city. I’m honored to be an arts commissioner; I can
think of no better way to be a part of the culture of
Spokane.”
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