Salmon Through Art and Science | Spokane News

Spokane’s Central Library unveils a stunning new exhibit, “Spokane River Salmon: Past, Present, and Future,” blending art and science to tell the vivid, centuries-old story of salmon in the river. Local author Jack Nisbet and Tribal Fisheries manager Conor Giorgi, inspired by a 1922 fish-count journal, teamed up with artist Ben Hill to create powerful paintings that capture generations of tradition and survival. The library and Spokane Tribe co-hosted the project, featuring 19 illustrations, a carved spear, a diorama, and even a preserved salmon hide — all symbolizing resilience. Opening Saturday at 1 p.m., the exhibit will feature talks on salmon’s ancient history and modern conservation, plus a rare salmon that survived to Bonneville Dam. Perfectly timed with a national conference, it invites everyone to dive deeper into the river’s living legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/14/drawing-history-exhibit-at-central-library-uses-ar/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f6e82079d5b5bd6 Report issues to [email protected].