WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

Friday, February 20th • 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Adults. EWU’s Visiting Writer Series is bringing poet and essayist Sunni Brown Wilkinson to Spark Central for a reading followed by a short Q+A session. Wilkinson has published three books; Rodeo, The Marriage of the Moon and the Field, and The Ache and the Wing.

Saturday, February 21st • 12:00 - 3:00 pm

All Ages. Puppet enthusiasts unite! Local puppet makers Alex and Tiffany are hosting Puppet Jam at Spark Central every third Saturday. February’s puppet theme is Sock puppets! Learn how to bring life back into those lonely socks that have long lost their mate. Materials provided. Limited space so please register ahead of time!
Seating is limited, so sign up here to secure your puppet position!

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!• Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!• Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

All Ages • Friday, March 6th 5:00 - 7:00 @ The Chase Gallery

All Ages • Personal Landscapes brings together artists from across the Inland Northwest who identify as having disabilities to share the stories, perspectives, and lived experiences that shape their creative worlds.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

Gallery Opening • Textural Language

All Ages • Tracy Poindexter-Canton is a mixed media artist in Spokane, Washington. Through collage, vibrancy and portraiture, Poindexter-Canton examines Black American identity and melding literary imagery with visual art.

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

Friday, March 13th 7:30-9:00 pm

Adults • EWU’s Visiting Writer Series is bringing multi-genre writer Dawn Raffel to Spark Central for a reading followed by a short Q+A session. Raffel is the author of six books including a biography, The Strange Case of Dr. Couney: How a Mysterious European Showman Saved Thousands of American Babies, a memoir, The Secret Life of Objects, and most recently a novel, Boundless as the Sky.

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Grades 2-5 · Explore the world of LEGO robotics! Young engineers will work together to build a variety of LEGO creations. Finished builds will be able to move, light up, sense colors, and so much more. All skill levels welcome.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

WEDNESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

All Ages · Come join our creative community for an open drawing / collaging / zine program. Different artistic mediums will be at your fingertips as you cultivate imaginative thinking. Learn how to make your very own 8-page mini-zine using a single piece of paper. Follow the prompt or come up with your own ideas. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’ve never drawn a doodle in your life or you’re a total pro. Supplies are provided - all you need to bring is your imagination.

This program is free thanks to community support and takes place at Spark Central • 1214 W Summit Pkwy • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

THURSDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Aspiring writers unite! You're invited to be a part of our supportive writers' community. Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel, and Ben Van Voorhis. 

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

FRIDAYS • 5 - 7 PM

Teens & Adults · Storytellers are invited to unleash their creativity to create a short comic! Each session is kicked off with a randomly selected prompt to spark your imagination. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying comics for the first time, come experiment, connect, and bring your ideas to life—one panel at a time!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

SATURDAYS • 12:30 - 2 PM IN THE SPARK CENTRAL STUDIO

Adults · Join us for a workshop catered to driven poets. Eastern Washington University MFA students will lead us in discussions about craft elements, style, and form. If you’re a poet seeking a critical lens to improve your work with a dedicated group of fellow readers and writers, come find your spark!

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you!

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

TUESDAYS • 3 - 5 PM

All ages · Embark on a journey of creative self-expression! Whether on your own or with guidance, ease into simple exercises that explore basic artistic concepts. You could also respond to an optional mindfulness prompt. Our program provides a relaxed and inspiring environment for self-discovery, with all materials provided. (Or bring your own!) Try it at your own pace in a low-pressure setting..

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

TUESDAYS • 5:30 - 7 PM

Teens · Teen Write Club is a place for teen writers to let their voices be heard, get feedback on their work, and explore all things prose and poetry. Tired of analyzing similes and metaphors? Come up with some of your own! Get ready to hone your writing skills, discuss the ins and outs of craft, and, of course, WRITE.

This program is made possible thanks to our community funders and individual donors like you! • Check our website for cancellations: spark-central.org/events.

Grades 9-12 • Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm

This once a week program is a fun introduction to the world of traditional fiddle music for intermediate students. Students will learn tunes to play together, and about the histories of how people have brought their traditions with them as they’ve moved around the world.

Space is limited. Register here to secure your spot!

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 • 6 - 9 PM

Spark Salon is Spark Central’s signature philanthropic gathering – an intimate evening rooted in creativity, storytelling, and youth access to the arts. Designed for conversation and connection, the salon brings together artists, educators, youth, families, and supporters who believe creativity is a public good.

Location: Montvale Event Center
Tickets: $108
Sponsorships | $500-$10,000

Each ticket supports after-school creative programming for youth. Sponsorships directly underwrite year-round youth arts programs and teaching artist mentorship.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of connection and shared investment in young people.

Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships here!