Art Chowder November | December 2017, Issue 12 | Page 40

“ Friends Are Friends Forever ”

An

artistic life

well lived :

Dian Zahner

Often times , we may take for granted those who make an impact in our community . Dian Zahner was a doer . Dian has had a gallery presence in Spokane with Avenue West Gallery for over thirteen years . That takes tenacity ! Her stalwart support for the arts community in Spokane exemplifies that same dedication .

Many may not have personally known Dian ; however , I can say with certainty that almost everyone will have been touched by her in some way — be it a piece of artwork seen from one of the artists she helped promote , or the successful events and programs she volunteered her time to support . I have known Dian for a short five years . I have filmed a television show in Avenue West Gallery ( Dian was the founder ) and recently I have been working with Dian and other Artists / Galleries to create an association to better promote the arts in the Spokane region … it ’ s just like Dian to be right in the middle helping !
Art Chowder would like to celebrate the impact Dian Zahner has had on so many people . We feel the best way to do that is to hear from her friends . The following people are artists who have known Dian and worked with her side by side . Who better to share with us a little of “ Dian the Doer ”?
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