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Artwork copyright Harold Balazs. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2018.

Artists of Eastern Washington

The following artworks are by artists with a strong connection to Eastern Washington State – representing the counties of Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin. These artists either grew up or are currently living and working in Eastern Washington. Many of these artists are or have been teachers at local colleges and universities such as Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Gonzaga University, Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Spokane Falls Community College, and more.

As a collection, these artworks by Eastern Washington artists remind us of the area's extensive and shared landscape and inspiration. They form a visual web of connections and influences.