Closing EWU downtown gallery creates an art opportunity

I recently received word that the Eastern Washington University Downtown Student Gallery will be closing soon. I understand that this is due to a lack of funding, not participation, therefore, I would like to make the following statement and suggestion for keeping the gallery doors open.

Since I moved here four years ago, I have participated in several Spokane art-fests. While Spokane offers outlets for my art, I am more interested in bringing art into Cheney.

I have been in communication with some local artists as well as Doug LaBar, from The Mason Jar, who is a leading figure in the local ar...